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June 9, 2021

Top 5 apps for Kanji Writing

Do you struggle with writing Japanese Kanji? Can’t seem to grasp how to remember the order of the strokes and positions? Many Japanese learners out there are also feeling the same pain. With smartphones, desktops and tablets, you can study and practice Japanese kanji wherever you go! You don’t necessarily need to have a quiet […]

June 9, 2021

I want to pass the JLPT – How can I study with Coto?

In this blog – we will share the different ways that you can study Japanese in order to pass the JLPT with Coto. From online classes to self-study materials, there are many ways that you can prepare for the JLPT Exam. At Coto – we are now offering a wide range of online and offline […]

June 9, 2021

JLPT N3 Grammar: 〜切るKiru (How to Say “To Do Completely” in Japanese)

We have new a JLPT N3 grammar blog for you! Do you know the Japanese word 切る-kiru? It’s a verb meaning “to cut” – but it also has another meaning as a JLPT N3 grammar point. In the video above, Nami-sensei shows us how to use the JLPT N3 grammar: 〜切る meaning, “to do completely; […]

June 9, 2021

JLPT N3 Grammar- ~てもかまわない (How to say “It doesn’t matter if…” in Japanese)

We have another companion blog for you! In this entry, we review Nami-sensei’s video above, where she teaches the JLPT N3 Grammar point: ~てもかまわない (~te mo kama wa nai). Meaning: “It doesn’t matter if…”/”I don’t mind if…” in Japanese You know the drill – first watch the video, then review with this article! And don’t […]

June 9, 2021

JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜しよう Shiyou (Volitional form – How to say “Let’s do…” in Japanese)

We have another JLPT grammar blog for you! This one is a companion to the Youtube video above, in which Yuka-sensei teaches us the JLPT N4 Grammar: しよう Shiyou – volitional form “let’s do!”. This is a Japanese grammar word that is used in daily life as well as on the JLPT – so it is […]

April 2, 2021

JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜しよう (Volitional form – How to say "Let's do…" in Japanese)

We have another JLPT grammar blog for you! This one is a companion to the Youtube video above, in which Yuka-sensei teaches us the JLPT N4 Grammar: しよう (shiyou) – volitional form “let’s do!”.This is a Japanese grammar word that is used in daily life as well as on the JLPT – so it is […]

March 18, 2021

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N2 – Unit 5: Stations

While travelling in Japan, have you ever got lost in the complicated train network? Japan has the most complicated railway systems in the world. Don’t worry, let’s learn some common kanji you will see in the station with our free download Kanji Worksheet. Click here to download: FREE Kanji Writing Practice Sheet – JLPT N2 Unit […]

March 9, 2021

JLPT N2 Grammar – あげく (How to say "In the end"/"After all~" in Japanese)

Do you know how to say “after all” or “in the end” in Japanese? In this blog post, we will look at a more advanced Japanese grammar point – JLPT N2 grammar: あげく (ageku), meaning “in the end”. First watch Nami-sensei explain it in the video above, then review with this companion article. And be […]

March 5, 2021

JLPT N3 Grammar – わりに (How to say "Considering…" in Japanese)

We have another Youtube companion blog for you! This article goes over Yuka-sensei’s video about the JLPT N3 grammar point: 割わりに (wari ni) – meaning “considering…; comparing…” in Japanese. First watch Yuka-sensei’s video above – and make sure to subscribe to our channel! Then review the video’s content with this article. How to Use JLPT […]

March 5, 2021

Kanji Practice Worksheet Free Download: JLPT N2 -Unit 4: Recruitment & Jobs

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If you are planning to work in Japan, or finding a part-time job during your time studying in Japan. The business level Japanese skills are required in most cases. Before you start job hunting in Japan, let’s learn some kanji with our Kanji worksheet. Our Business Japanese course designed to help you reach Japanese business […]

March 4, 2021

5 Tips for Great Japanese Classes

It’s easy to lose motivation when commitment is one sided. In this blog, we’ll look at a few ways to keep yourself engaged when you’re taking Japanese classes. Tip 1: Don’t Overpromise and Under-deliver How many times have you found yourself excited to learn Japanese, but then frustrated with the slow progress? Setting a clear […]

March 3, 2021

JLPT N3 Grammar – ついでに (How to say "While you are there…" in Japanese)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hewGVXis0hQJapanese is a very nuanced language. By now, you have probably realized this – especially if you are studying at a JLPT N3 level. Although you may be familiar with the Japanese word ながら (nagara), meaning “while”, there is a similar nuanced expression you may not be familar with. JLPT N3 Grammar: ついでに (tsuide ni) […]