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January 7, 2019

“You’re Welcome” in Japanese: In both casual and polite ways

Ever wondered about different ways to respond to "Thank you" in Japanese? In this article, we cover the various ways to say "You're Welcome" in Japanese.

November 30, 2018

20 Ways to use the Japanese Word: すごい (Sugoi)!

What is すごい (Sugoi)? Examples Conclusion What is すごい (Sugoi)? We might have heard of the word before, be it through a Japanese TV Show, Anime or even in Pop Culture. In fact, this Japanese word is used so frequently that if you haven’t heard of it before, you’re probably missing out! (笑) 😁 But that’s besides […]

November 21, 2018

Japanese Essentials: Ordering a Bowl of Ramen in Japan

When going to Japan, trying out the various foods that Japan has to offer is a must. But what’s the first food that comes to the minds of us foreigners? Well, it would definitely be Ramen right! With it being so well-known in Japan and also worldwide, it would be no wonder that we’d want […]

November 16, 2018

Video Games to Learn Japanese: The most fun & easiest way

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Japan is famous for its video game characters, from Sonic to Mario to Pokémon… But can we use video games to learn Japanese? YES. It isn’t a secret then that many lovers of video games also are learners of the Japanese language. In this article, we’ll go over some games that you can use to […]

October 24, 2018

Let's learn some Japanese Halloween Vocabulary!

Places/ObjectsCharactersFeelings/Emotions With Halloween just around the corner, let’s take a look at some Japanese words related to this SPOOKY season. First up, let’s take a look at the word ハロウィン (Harowin). Want to guess what it means? You’ve probably already guessed it by looking at the Romaji, haven’t you? Well, for those who are still […]

October 5, 2018

Learn Animal Names in Japanese with these drawings

“にゃん～”、 “わんわん”、“げろげろ”。These are Japanese Onomatopoeia called 擬声語 (Giseigo) used to put into words the sounds animals make. But, do you know what the names of these animals are in Japanese are? Read on to find out! All illustrations from this post were drawn by a talented Coto Student – Gabriela Zumbado from Costa Rica. She […]

October 3, 2018

Japanese Basic Grammar Guide Part IV – Verbs

Contents: Introduction Dictionary Form ます (Masu) Form て (Te) Form Hello! Today we’ll be taking a look at some Japanese Verbs with illustrations provided by one of our students! Introduction Japanese Verbs are typically split into 3 groups, Ru-Verbs, U-Verbs as well as Irregular Verbs. Each of these tend to be conjugated differently so we’ll be discussing […]

September 28, 2018

Magokoro meaning: A true heart with no deception

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Wondering Magokoro meaning and how Japanese people use it? Worry not, we are here to help you. Magokoro: a true heart – a heart with no deception or a façade – Sincerity. “To put your heart in a gift”. “Devote one’s heart to something.” Right after I graduated from a university, I landed my first […]

September 12, 2018

Learn Japanese with Terrace House: Top 10 Phrases

Terrace House is a popular Japanese Reality Series. This article gives 10 frequently used vocabulary from the popular Netflix show! Practice real spoken Japanese by watching Terrace House.

August 22, 2018

How to Learn Japanese In Tokyo

A List of the best ways to learn Japanese in Tokyo

July 26, 2018

What Does Daijoubu mean in Japanese ? 20 Ways to use Daijobu 大丈夫

This blog will teach you how to use Daijobu / Daijoubu in Japanese. It lists 20 different ways that you can use daijobu / daijobu in Japanese with example sentences. So if you are looking for a quick reference that can teach you many ways of using this popular Japanese phrase - this is the blog for you!

April 27, 2018

What Does Shouganai Mean in Japanese? Shi (し) – Shikata ga nai, Shouganai

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What do the Japanese Words “Shouganai” and “Shikata ga nai” Mean in English? 「しかた（が）ない、しょうがない」、Shikata ga nai, shouganaiThere’s nothing you can do. / It can’t be helped. 日本語 Expressing Ideas…In Casual Conversations… To Express Ideas In any language, there are definitely some popular phrases that can help to facilitate communication and express ideas clearly. If […]