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November 15, 2017

Japanese Days & Month: How to say it correctly

Learning the Japanese days of the week and months of the year is one of the easiest lessons that you will have. Let's start with the days of the week.

November 7, 2017

Japanese Essentials: How to Ask Permission?

Knowing how to ask permission in Japanese will make your stay in Japan more enjoyable. Learn a very simple sentence to ask if you can take a picture, borrow a pen or enter somewhere.

October 11, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Can I Pay by Credit Card?

Let's learn this simple phrase to ask if you can pay for an item with a credit card.

October 3, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Ordering at a Japanese Fast Food Restaurant

In this article we will cover the key words and sentences you need to remember when ordering at a Japanese fast food restaurant.

September 4, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Key Phrases for Ordering at a Restaurant

Eating out in Japan can be a little intimidating if you can't read the menu. But fear no more as we have gathered a few key phrases for you to enjoy your meal!

August 30, 2017

Japanese Essentials: What Is This Item On The Restaurant Menu?

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Once you learn a few basic words, ordering at a Japanese restaurant is not very difficult. This article will cover how to ask for recommendations.

August 29, 2017

4 Key Questions that are typically asked at a Japanese Job Interview

When getting ready for a Japanese job interview, be prepared to answer these 4 key questions to improve your chances of getting the job.

August 28, 2017

Japanese Essentials: How to Politely Refuse Plastic Bags At the Cashier

Help save the environment by learning this key phrase for how to politely refuse plastic bags at the store.

August 24, 2017

How to Order Take-Out in Japan (お持ち帰り) – Japanese Essentials

Looking to order takeout in Japan? In Japan, many chain restaurants offer a takeout option on their menu. When almost everyone’s busy working, ordering takeout can be pretty convenient for the vast majority who’d like to grab a quick meal. Still, ordering takeout in a foreign language can be intimidating, but with a few key […]

August 22, 2017

Shopping Japanese: Vocabulary and Phrases – Japanese Essentials

Japan is full of many great shopping options. In this article let's learn how to make a purchase at a clothing store in Japan.

August 19, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Ask a question at a store

So far we’ve learned a few simple phrases on how to ask for an item and how to ask for a price of an item. In this article we’re learn how to ask a question about a product. Once you know the key sentence below, you’ll be able to ask for smaller or bigger size […]