Tai Form: Expressing Desire in Japanese
In Japanese, the ～たい（-tai）form is used to express desire. When a verb is conjugated using the -tai form, …
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Natural Japanese Expressions: Ittekimasu, Itterasshai, Tadaima and Okaerinasai
Whether you’re settling into your Japanese homestay, trying to fit in better at the office, or just wanting to make some …
What Does Sugoi Mean in Japanese?
The word すごい (sugoi) is very popular, even among people who don’t know a lot of Japanese. Sugoi has two …
The Complete Guide to Learning Japanese
This complete guide to learning Japanese will go into detail of how and what to study. Most traditional …
Itadakimasu and Gochisousama Deshita: Being Polite in Japan
If you’ve watched anime or other Japanese media, you’ve probably heard the phrases いただきます(itadakimasu) and ごちそうさまでした (gochisousama deshita). …
13 Amazingly Useful Japanese Words
If you’re studying Japanese, then you know it can be a tricky language. However, it can also be …
Conjugating Japanese Adjectives: It’s Easier Than You Think!
Adjectives are words that are used to describe things. They play a vital role in increasing your language …
The Many Meanings of Yabai in Japanese
The word ヤバい (yabai) is used so often by young Japanese people that many of them might struggle …
Understanding Japanese Keigo: The Honorific Language of Japan
Keigo is considered one of the more challenging aspects of studying Japanese. Its three-tier system of honorific levels …
Mastering Japanese Past Tense Verbs
Once you’ve mastered present tense verb conjugations, what comes next? Now you’re ready to take your skills to …
Learn the Colors in Japanese: A Complete Guide
Colors add detail and texture to your words and paint an image in your listeners’ minds. Learning the …
21 Cool Japanese Words That Are Hauntingly Beautiful
Some Japanese words are so succinct and deeply ingrained in Japan’s culture that they can’t be easily translated. …
Japanesepod101 Discounts and Coupon Codes
Japanesepod101 is the best program I have used to learn natural Japanese. Not only is there a …
How to Say Beautiful in Japanese Naturally
Say you’re watching the sun setting behind Mt. Fuji. How do you tell your Japanese friend that the …
What is Naruhodo in Japanese, and How Is It Used?
Japanese speakers often use the word Naruhodo(なるほど) in everyday conversation. Learning how to use naruhodo correctly can make …
The Most Useful Japanese Counters You Need to Know
Along with kanji and onomatopoeia, counting is an element of Japanese that seems daunting due to the sheer …
10 Ways to Say You’re Welcome in Japanese
Learning Japanese can be daunting. It is a language with three levels of formality depending on social standing …
Japanese Phrases for the Doctor’s Office
If you need to visit a doctor in Japan, you might run into some difficulties when communicating. While …
Shinto: A Look Into the Religion of Japan
Shinto, which means “the way of the Gods” or “Kami” (spirits), as they are referred to, is the …
Buddhism: A Look Into the Beliefs, Practices & History
Buddhism is an exercise in spiritual development. The ultimate aim is achieving enlightenment through the practices of meditation …
An Introduction to Japanese Particles: (は, が, に, へ, で, を)
Japanese particles are among the most fascinating and important to your understanding of the language. Particles are suffixes …
Japanese Te Form: A Complete Guide
Te-Form, Part I: Putting It All Together How do you go from the short, choppy sentences found in …
Japanese Particles: Wa vs Ga
Wa and Ga: A Tale of Two Particles When I started learning Japanese way back in 2002, my …
Japanese Verbs: A Beginner’s Guide to Conjugation
Mastering Japanese verbs is probably one of the most important skills you need to become fluent in Japanese. …
What Level of the JLPT Should I Take?
Are you planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) but don’t know which level you should …
How Long Does it Take to Learn Japanese?
Everyone who studies Japanese always wants to know how long it will take for them to become fluent, …
How to Learn Japanese Fast
Do want to know how to learn Japanese fast? How about becoming fluent in 3 months? Or maybe …
How to Say Thank You in Japanese
Planning a trip to Japan? Interested in learning Japanese? Then you have come to the right place. Although …
The Complete Guide to Shoyu: Japanese Soy Sauce
Japanese soy sauce, or shoyu, is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. Without this sauce, many of your …
The Best Apps for Learning Japanese
When I was learning Japanese, my go-to device was my Nintendo DS. On it, I used the game …
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