Margherita Pitorri

How do you say “maybe” in Japanese? One expression that you will use hear and often use is かもしれません (kamoshiremasen). In English, this word means “perhaps” or “might.” You can use it with verbs, adjectives, or nouns. It’s also easy to learn, so let’s get right into it! Kamoshiremasen is the polite form (also known … Read more

ちょっとまって (chotto matte) means “wait a moment,” and it’s used in a wide variety of situations, from everyday conversation to more formal scenarios.  How to Use Chotto Matte in Japanese ちょっと (chotto) is a very useful word you are probably already familiar with. It means “a little bit, slightly.”  Chotto is an informal expression, but … Read more

Beki (べき) means “should” and “to be supposed to do” and enforces the meaning that something has to be done according to moral rules and common sense. It translates to “You should ~” in English. Like, “You should study harder.” Or “You should be more polite.” Knowing its meaning and nuance can be beneficial to … Read more

と思います (to omoimasu) means “I think” in Japanese. It is widely used in both casual and formal situations to express opinions and predictions. It also used to make some expressions sound more polite and nicer. How to Use と思います (To Omoimasu): An Brief Introduction と思います (to omoimasu) is the polite form of と思う (to omou): … Read more

Te iku and te kuru can express: A physical movement in space; Consistency within an ongoing process; A change of state. Sounds hard? Don’t worry, we’ll break this down step by step! The Basics Iku means “to go,” and kuru means “to come.”  We use the “te form” to connect two verbs (two actions) done … Read more

Tsumori is a “must-know” grammar point when we want to talk about our plans and intentions. Let’s see how to use it properly and sound natural in everyday conversation!  つもり(Tsumori): Plan (To Do), Intention Tsumori is used to express strong intentions and plans, and it is widely used in daily conversations. It can be used … Read more

Let’s have a look at the three common ways to say “I’m hungry” in Japanese: お腹が空いた。 (Onaka ga suita.) 腹が減った。  (Hara ga hetta.) お腹がぺこぺこ。   (Onaka ga peko peko.) We’ll also talk about the sound your stomach makes when you are hungry: お腹がぐーぐー鳴る。(Onaka ga guu guu naru.) Be sure to check out our “Learning Japanese … Read more

Bakari (ばかり) is a word that Japanese learners usually stumble upon early in their studies. We use the bakari form mainly with the meaning of “only,” “just,” or “nothing but ~.” It can be tricky, but together we will understand its meaning, structure, and how to use it naturally. As you can see, bakari has … Read more