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June 9, 2021

What does Domo mean in Japanese? -Domo Japanese meaning

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どうも -pronounced “Dou-mo” is a phrase you’d come across when you eating in at an Izakaya or a restaurant. Domo is equivalent to the English version of “very much” and “very”. In many situations, the word is used to express appreciation. “Arigato Neko” by jpmatth is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 If you know Japan, you have probably come […]

June 9, 2021

What does Yare Yare mean in Japanese?

If you already watched or read JoJo’s Bizzarre Adventure in Japanese, you would know the iconic phrase by Jotaro Kujo: “やれやれ” -pronounced “Yare Yare”. The phrase is trasnlated to intrepretations such as “well well”, “good grief” and “give me a break.” It is a common expression in Japan used to show disappointment. It is also […]

June 9, 2021

Crypto in Japan article – Useful Related Japanese Vocabulary

Are you interested in trading digital currency or crypto in Japan? Bitcoin and crypto is all the buzz as of late – especially since Bitcoin crushed it’s 2017 all time high and has since tripled in price. As of writing this article the price of 1 BTC is sitting around ~¥600,000 JPY (around $57,000 USD). […]

June 9, 2021

Life in Japan Tip: Deals on Japan Train Travel (Tokyo Rail Pass & Kansai Rail Pass)

Summer is right around the corner! And with it, many great opportunities to travel and see Japan. However – we know that budgeting is important when traveling Japan. If you aren’t careful, the cost racks up quickly! What’s more, if you have a family – that’s even more money. Which is why we encourage you to […]

February 19, 2021

JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜ましょうか (How to say "Shall I…" in Japanese)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDP_1xn-H8Do you know how to offer help in Japanese? Given that Japanese is such a polite language, it is important to know how to offer someone help in Japanese. That’s why this article examines the JLPT N4 Grammar point: ましょうか (mashou ka).This article is a companion blog for the video above available on Youtube. Watch the […]

January 26, 2021

Japanese Childcare Vocabulary (Registering for a nursery) – Basic info and Vocab

If you are living in Japan with kids – you might want to put your child into a nursery or a daycare. This blog will hopefully give you a brief overview of the different types of nurseries available and some vocabulary to look out for. 認可(にんか,Ninka) Authorized Daycare Facility Authorized daycare facilities in Japan are […]

January 15, 2021

What Does "Oishii" Mean in Japanese? 美味しい, おいしい in Japanese

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Have you ever heard the word “oishii!” in Japanese? It’s a common adjective found in Japanese media, like anime, comics, TV, as well as in everyday life in Japan.“Oishii” is an easy-to-use Japanese word. In other words, once you understand the meaning and how it’s used – you will be able to immediately add it […]

January 14, 2021

List of Japanese Language Certificates Accepted by Immigration

The rules for Japanese student visas are changing. Before we continue we would like to share the following Disclaimer: We do NOT provide student visa support at our school. But we would like to cover this issue as it affects many of the spouses and partners of our students. If you […]

October 23, 2020

Intermediate Lite Intensive Courses are here!

Our Lite Intensive Course is now available for the Intermediate Level For our full-time working students, it can be hard to take Japanese lessons during the week. Either you take a private lesson, or a part-time group lesson, but often these methods lack consistent progress. That is why we are thrilled to announce that we […]

October 7, 2020

Orchards and Fruit Picking in Tokyo – How to Make a Reservation and Key Vocabulary

Are you planning a family outing in Tokyo? Or maybe even a romantic date! In any case, fruit picking in Tokyo is a fantastic excursion idea! Japan has orchards and fruit picking locations all over – and the greater Tokyo area is no exception!In this article we will be looking at orchards and fruit picking […]

September 14, 2020

Plastic Bags in Japan – マイバッグ | Eco-friendly Grocery Shopping in Japan

In the above video, Akiko-sensei explains to us the recent change in Japan’s policy regarding plastic bags. She also explains how to interact with store clerks in Japanese about the bags! This article will cover the topics in the above video: plastic bags, マイバッグ, and eco-friendly shopping in Japan. First, watch the video above! Akiko-sensei […]

September 9, 2020

Baby names that work in Both Japanese and English

Are you having a baby in Japan? Choosing a name can be hard. You don’t want to have to have a Japanese only name – but most English names don’t work in Japanese. In this blog we list some names and their pronunciations that can work in both Japanese and English. If you are looking […]