Why learn Japanese?
Japanese gives you the opportunity to understand the language in anime, manga and Japanese films. In our courses, you will practise speaking, writing and listening comprehension and discover aspects of Japanese culture. This allows you to experience content for yourself - while reading, watching or traveling to Japan.
This is how Japanese sounds:
Registration and deregistration
Registration for our Japanese courses in the summer semester takes place via unisono and is possible in the first and second enrolment phase:
Enrolment phase 1: February 16 - March 08, 2026
Enrolment phase 2: March 23 - April 05, 2026
If you are unable to attend a course after all, you can deregister from March 9 to 22, 2026 via unisono. After this date, please cancel your registration by e-mail to sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de
cancel.
Placement test
If you have not yet taken a Japanese course at the Language Center in the past two semesters, register for a Japanese course ("desired course") via unisono during the enrolment phases.
The desired course is selected on the basis of your personal assessment using the self-assessment grid
of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
If you have a valid proof or certificate of language proficiency, a placement test is not required.
The Japanese language uses three writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.
Japanese is based on around 100 to 110 syllables, from which all words in the language are formed.
So many onomatopoeic words, called giongo and gotaigo, are part of Japanese and are common in everyday speech and manga.
There are more than 100 different types of sushi, which differ in terms of ingredients, preparation and presentation.
Language courses are really great; you meet students from all Schools here. It's always a really colorful bunch of interested and open-minded people who welcome everyone. And the Japanese course in particular brings together Japan nerds, anime fans and language enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome and you notice that immediately.
I always enjoyed the course very much. Great learning methods and interpersonal conversations. I have developed a fascination for the Japanese language and the country behind it.
Highly recommended course! It was my dream to be able to speak or learn Japanese at some point. Thanks to the course and Sensei Müller-Matsuura, this dream came true. I can converse in Japanese and could even communicate in Japan without any problems.
The course was excellent, easy to follow, easy to understand and I really learned something, although I always thought that languages were not my thing.
I really enjoyed the course. You learn a lot about Japanese culture and the language itself. I would recommend the course to anyone who wants to learn a different language system and enjoys languages. A great course!
The Japanese course is fun and provides a good introduction to the language. The lecturer is very kind and patient. She always helps you if you make mistakes.
Always a great atmosphere in class. Conversation exercises on various topics make it easier to understand what you have learned. The course is easy to complete alongside your studies.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us:
Language Center in the Student Service Center (Building F-S)
Sandstraße 16-18
57072 Siegen
Office
Andrea Süßmann
Room: F-S 304
Phone: +49 271 / 740 3002
sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de
Visit us on the 3rd floor, we will be happy to advise you.
