298 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (73%).
r/japanese Traffic & Engagement r/japanese Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/japanese Most Active Times When r/japanese Is Most Active
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r/japanese Flair Performance r/japanese Flair Performance
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This subreddit doesn't use post flairs.
No flaired posts were found in this month's data.
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r/japanese Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/japanese
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| japanese | 124 (41.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| japan | 35 (11.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| people | 19 (6.4%) | 1 | 7 |
| looking | 19 (6.4%) | 1 | 3 |
| need | 17 (5.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| help | 14 (4.7%) | 1 | 1 |
| learn | 11 (3.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| study | 10 (3.4%) | 2 | 2 |
| friend | 10 (3.4%) | 1 | 1 |
| english | 10 (3.4%) | 1 | 1 |
r/japanese Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/japanese
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/japanese Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/japanese
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
An earnest plea from the Japanese: Shibuya Scramble Crossing is not a tourist attraction!
Why does こんにちは use は instead of わ, despite being pronounced "Wa"?
japanese bangs
How often do you native speakers really use passive voice in everyday Japanese?
[Question] why do indie projects seem to thrive in Japan
エグい vs ヤバい
Where does this phrase originate from?
call me chihiro: unhidden japanese gem
Any guy who's hidden a ring in his own suitcase is gonna feel this post(In japan)
What’s best VNs for Japanese learners?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An earnest plea from the Japanese: Shibuya Scramble Crossing is not a tourist attraction! | 76 | 23 | text | Aug 26 |
| Why does こんにちは use は instead of わ, despite being pronounced "Wa"? | 28 | 37 | text | Aug 2 |
| japanese bangs | 28 | 17 | text | Aug 21 |
| How often do you native speakers really use passive voice in everyday Japanese? | 17 | 14 | text | Aug 18 |
| [Question] why do indie projects seem to thrive in Japan | 16 | 9 | text | Aug 19 |
| エグい vs ヤバい | 15 | 9 | text | Aug 11 |
| Where does this phrase originate from? | 13 | 4 | text | Aug 13 |
| call me chihiro: unhidden japanese gem | 12 | 1 | text | Aug 27 |
| Any guy who's hidden a ring in his own suitcase is gonna feel this post(In japan) | 8 | 2 | text | Aug 24 |
| What’s best VNs for Japanese learners? | 7 | 9 | text | Aug 10 |
r/japanese Audience Overlap r/japanese Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/japanese FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/japanese
What's the best time to post on r/japanese?
Based on posting volume, r/japanese is most active on Sundays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/japanese?
r/japanese averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/japanese get?
Posts on r/japanese average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/japanese get most?
On r/japanese, most posts are text posts (73%)