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, is a common problem faced by many Japanese language students. Let’s face it, even after you have reached an intermediate or advanced level, there are […]
Japanese Lessons
JLPT N1 Grammar |文法
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 of questions in JLPT N1 grammar section. The first type (文法形式の判断) judges your ability to choose the correct grammar format. The second pattern (文の組み立て) tests […]
Daily Japanese in 15 minutes | Lesson 3
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 KUUKOO WA DOKO DESU KA? – where is the airport? KOCHIRA or KOCCHI – this way or this one SOCHIRA or SOCCHI – that way […]
Daily Japanese in 15 minutes | Lesson 2
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 short) KOKUNAI – domestic (KU is short) HIKOOKI – airplane (pron. HE-CO-KI) PASUPOOTO – passport (pron. pas’-po-toe) BIZA – visa BOODINGU PASU – boarding pass […]
Daily Japanese in 15 minutes | Lesson 1
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 you to know some basic Japanese words and phrases. This quick Japanese language lesson will help you to learn Japanese on the go. Devote fifteen […]
Introduce yourself in Japanese – Nihongo de Jikoshōkai shimashō
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 teach you basic Japanese. Hi – kon’nichiwa こんにちは。 Nice to meet you (meeting for the first time)– hajimemashite はじめまして。 I am Sakuramani (your name) – […]
Dates and Days in Japanese
After learning the names of months in Japanese, let us learn how to say dates and days of the week in Japanese. Days of the week are named after the sun, moon and five elements associated with the five planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn). This naming system is exactly the same as the […]
Japanese Months
The Japanese names of months are very easy to remember. Unlike in English, the months are sequentially named according to numbers (ichi, ni, san, shi…..); and after each number 月 gatsu is added. For example, January is called 一月 ichigatsu, literally meaning ‘the first month’ and February is called 二月 nigatsu, literally ‘the second month’. However, January […]
Japanese Numbers and Counting
The Japanese traditional counting system is also used as a universal counter (josuushi). However, this system is used to count only till 10. The Sino-Japanese counting system is more prevalent and commonly used in everyday context.
Japanese Counters or 助数詞
When I first learned the Japanese counters, about 10 or 15 of them, I thought that it was all I had to know. In reality, there are so many more counters in Japanese language. There are different Japanese counters or 助数詞 (josuushi) used to count objects of different shapes or kinds, living things, time etc. […]