Japanese Words and Expressions
Have you ever been confused by intransitive (自動詞) and transitive verbs (他動詞) while learning Japanese? It's often tricky to understand the differences and use them correctly, isn't it? In this blog, we'll take a careful look into these two types of verbs to make
Japanese Words and Expressions
"Baka" is a Japanese pejorative and one of the most famous Japanese words. But what does "baka" actually mean? Is it a bad word? How do Japanese people use it?
Japanese Words and Expressions
After working on basic Japanese language skills such as particles, numbers, and counters, there comes a time when you will want to start describing your daily routine or making plans with friends. For this, you will need to learn how to tell time in Japanese! Luckily, telling time in Japanese
Japanese Resources
Hey Japanese learners! To help you learn Japanese and pass the JLPT test, we present you the complete list of 681 words required to know to get the proficiency certificate of JLPT N4. We also have a list for JLPT N5 vocabulary. JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) is an official
Japanese Learning Methods
Japanese colors are fresh and pleasant, playing a significant role in Japanese design. Read this article and learn a rainbow of colors in Japanese!
Japanese Words and Expressions
When watching anime or having a meal with Japanese friends, you may hear "itadakimasu." So, what does it mean? Is it literally equal to "saying grace," as many have told you before? This article aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of itadakimasu — What it means, What occasion to say it, How to
Japanese Words and Expressions
You're probably already familiar with こんにちは konnichiwa, 'hello' in Japanese, and may think why do I need to know different greetings if I can already say hello? But did you know that the way you greet someone also depends on the situation, age, gender, and time of the day?
Japanese Words and Expressions
The decision to begin learning Japanese can feel daunting, particularly if you aren’t sure whether conventional language learning methods will be viable for you. You might have heard that Japanese is hard to learn for it's so different from English. Didn’t you hear somewhere that the
Japanese Words and Expressions
It doesn’t take long for Japanese language learners to realize just how many foreign terms have become a part of everyday Japanese. Whether it’s English interjections like グレート (great) and オッケー (O.K.) or nouns of European origin like アルバイト (from the German “Arbeit” for “work”) and ブランコ
Japanese Words and Expressions
Learning the different ways that pronouns are used will help you to get a better understanding of the Japanese and pick up on jokes and nuance you wouldn’t have understood before. Don’t worry about learning them all at once: practice the most common ones first and the rest
Japanese Words and Expressions
Prerequisite of Japanese Counters: Counting in Japanese This article builds off of a previous understanding of basic counting in Japanese. We suggest reading our article about Japanese numbers before continuing with this guide. What Are Japanese Counters? In Japanese, numerals cannot quantify nouns by themselves. Numerals must be combined with
Japanese Words and Expressions
Love is one of the most powerful motivators to start learning a foreign language. Knowing how to say I love you in Japanese is often among the first things beginner Japanese learners look for. Though a short but mighty phrase can say it all in English, expressing your affection is