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Popular English Names in Japanese
This list contains 100 popular boys’ and girls’ names in North America (mainly the USA). Due to this, the Japanese translation listed in this guide uses the “standard” pronunciation found in the USA. For example, in the USA, “Michael” is pronounced as “My-kul,” but can also be pronounced as “Mee-kel,” “Mee-shell,” or “Mee-chai-el.” We will … Read more
あなた (Anata) In Japanese: Why You Should NEVER Use It
あなた (anata) means “you” in Japanese. While we use “you” all the time in English, it is not quite the case for the Japanese language. It is better to avoid using あなた (anata) in most situations as it could come across as strange, distant, or even rude. Why is this, you ask? Let’s see why. … Read more
What Does しょうがない (Shōganai) Mean? A Guide to Shōganai and Shikata Ga Nai
Have you ever been in a situation you couldn’t control, and the only thing you could do was accept it? Or how about a situation where you wanted something very badly? I bet you probably experienced both of these situations in your lifetime. In these situations, the phrase しょうがない (shōganai) might really come in handy. … Read more
Oishya Nakiri Japanese Knife Review: Is It Worth It?
If you spend any time in a kitchen, you already know that a quality knife is essential. It will make cooking easier and more enjoyable. A high-quality knife should not only be sharp and durable but it should be balanced with a secure grip. In this review, I’ll take an in-depth look at the Sakai … Read more
7 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese and How to Use It Naturally
Japanese has many different words which have the same meaning but a completely different nuance. For example, Japanese uses a lot of keigo or honorific language. Knowing the right word to say for every situation can be difficult, especially if you need to apologize to someone. If you need to say sorry to someone in … Read more
Free Japanese Lessons and Resources: Advanced Students
For those of you who have a pretty good understanding of Japanese, these lessons and help you with more advanced material. Also be sure to check out our intermediate level lessons, as there are lots of details in those lessons that even advanced learners never learn. Or you can check out all of our lessons … Read more
Free Japanese Lessons & Resources for Intermediate Level Students
If you already mastered the basics of Japanese, these intermediate level lessons are for you. These lessons can help you master the difficult, but useful grammar and vocabulary you will encounter at this level. When you finish all of these lessons, be sure to check out our advanced material or feel free to browse through … Read more
Free Japanese Lessons for Beginners
Whether you know a little bit of Japanese or none at all, these beginner Japanese lessons are for you. I’ll also list the best resources you can use to help you improve your Japanese. When you master these lessons, be sure to check out our intermediate level and advanced lessons too! Or you can check … Read more
8 Best Japanese Books for Beginners
The books in this list are for someone who is at a beginner level of Japanese. A beginner level of Japanese means that you should know: How to read and write hiragana Basic numbers, days of the week, months of the year, etc. Simple adjectives like colors, sizes (big, small), etc. and how to … Read more
Best Japanese Books for Absolute Beginners
Beginning your journey to learn Japanese can be overwhelming. Japanese seems like such a difficult language, that you wonder if it’s even possible to master it. There are tons of resources out there, but this actually makes it difficult to know where to even start. I’ve been there. I’ve literally tried hundreds of books, … Read more