Learning Japanese through textbooks and online lessons is incomplete if you cannot express yourself clearly. Because Japanese is a very unique language, beginners might find it challenging to converse in…
Even if you do not speak Japanese, you might be using Japanese words in your daily life without even knowing. Have you heard of the term 'loanwords' or 外来語 (gairaigo)?…
Keigo, which means "respectful language" in Japanese, is an important aspect of the language. Politeness is an integral part of the Japanese society, and hence using 'respectful' and 'polite' language…
In this Japanese grammar lesson, let us take a look at some patterns in which sentences end. We will learn about three special types sentence ending patterns: ~と思う, ~(の)ではない(だろう)か and~そうです.…
We learn about particles in the beginner's level, but do we always use them correctly? Not being able to choose the correct particle or grammar pattern when constructing a sentence,…
It has been a long time since I posted a something about Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Let's get down to some serious JLPT N1 preparations . There are three types…
This lesson is a continuation of the previous one. Here you will learn how to ask directions. KOKO - here SOKO - there ASOKO - over there DOKO - where…
In lesson 2 you will learn some Japanese words which are useful while moving around in Japan. At the Airport KUUKOO - airport (pron. KOO-CO) KOKUSAI - international (KU is…
This lesson is for busy people who are traveling to Japan for business or leisure. Not many Japanese people speak English, hence you might face a situation which would require…
Hi everyone! In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in simple and easy Japanese. Don't worry if you cannot speak Japanese at all; the following sentences will…