What Is Kaizen in Japanese, and How Is It Useful?
Back in January, I set a bunch of goals for the year 2021 to reclaim my life after …
Satoko Kakihara Archive
How to Use the Volitional Form in Japanese
The volitional form of a verb in Japanese expresses an invitation or suggestion. In English, the volitional form …
How To Say Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Japanese Naturally
You’ve probably heard different words to refer to the various meals of the day in Japanese. But how …
Using the Sou Form in Japanese: It Seems/Looks Like ~/ I Hear That ~
The 〜そう (~sou) suffix expresses two different things: It seems/looks (like) I hear (that). Let’s take a look …
Sou in Japanese: One Of the Most Useful Words You’ll Learn
We use そうです (sou desu) and its variations to confirm or ask about the way things are. Related …
Japanese Causative Form: A Detailed Guide
Imagine that you’re a genius high school student who is the vice president of the school council. You …
