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An overhead shot of three people (only their hands are visible) at a desk with a laptop and papers on in. The men appear to be talking about business with each other.

What Is Kaizen in Japanese, and How Is It Useful?

August 2, 2021 • Satoko Kakihara • No Comments • Living in Japan
Back in January, I set a bunch of goals for the year 2021 to reclaim my life after …
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How to Use the Volitional Form in Japanese

July 15, 2021 • Satoko Kakihara • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
The volitional form of a verb in Japanese expresses an invitation or suggestion. In English, the volitional form …
A low table in a tatami style Japanese room with chairs that sit directly on the ground. On the table are three meals made up a different dishes like salmon, egg, and assorted vegetables.

How To Say Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Japanese Naturally

June 26, 2021 • Satoko Kakihara • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
You’ve probably heard different words to refer to the various meals of the day in Japanese. But how …
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Using the Sou Form in Japanese: It Seems/Looks Like ~/ I Hear That ~

June 12, 2021 • Satoko Kakihara • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
The 〜そう (~sou) suffix expresses two different things:  It seems/looks (like)  I hear (that).  Let’s take a look …
A group of business people (4 men and 2 women) talking to each other. The two women are talking in one group, and the 4 men are talking in their own group.

Sou in Japanese: One Of the Most Useful Words You’ll Learn

May 21, 2021 • Satoko Kakihara • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
We use そうです (sou desu) and its variations to confirm or ask about the way things are. Related …
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Japanese Causative Form: A Detailed Guide

April 23, 2021 • Satoko Kakihara • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Imagine that you’re a genius high school student who is the vice president of the school council. You …
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