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February 15, 2021

JLPT N3 Grammar – うちに (How to say "During…" in Japanese)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Ayv3IpYqQWe have yet another JLPT grammar point companion blog! Today we are looking at Yuka-sensei’s video about the JLPT N3 grammar point: うちに (uchi ni) meaning, “during” or “while”.Not to be confused with ながら, うちに is a different expression. It is used to refer to “while” or “during” a timespan, as opposed to “while” doing […]

February 12, 2021

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N2 – Unit 1: Detergent

When shopping at drugstores and supermarkets in Japan. Kanji can be seen on the detergent bottles, medicine packages…etc. In our first unit of N2 Kanji Workbook, we’ll be presenting to you commonly used of household goods. Before that, let’s take a look at the JLPT Kanji Worksheet. Are you looking to pass the JLPT N2? […]

February 12, 2021

JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜のに (How to say "Even though…" in Japanese)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KjZMzV4OisOne of the great things about the Japanese language is that it’s grammar is rich with expressions. Additionally, due to it’s ambiguous nature, Japanese has different nuanced ways of expressing transitional words. Such as the word we are looking at today, JLPT N4 grammar point: のに (no ni).First watch Yuka-sensei explain it in the video […]

February 9, 2021

JLPT Level N3 Grammar Point – と言うより (How to say "Rather than…") in Japanese

We have a new Youtube companion blog for you! In the above video, Kanbara-sensei introduces us to JLPT N3 grammar point: と言うより. You can use this expression in conversation when you want to say “rather than…” such as to clarify a talking point. First watch the video above, and then review the content with this […]

February 9, 2021

Best Online Japanese Classes? Guide to Choosing an Online Japanese Course

In today’s climate – we know it can be hard to find the best option to learn Japanese online. Different people have different learning styles, and what works best for one person may not be the best way to study for someone else. For example, online group Japanese lessons may be a better fit for […]

February 4, 2021

How to Say "Someone said~" in Japanese – JLPT N4 Grammar: と言っていました

In any language, knowing how to pass on information is crucial. Thankfully in Japanese, it’s fairly simple to relay other people’s messages or words to another person. The basic grammar point by which someone can relay messages in Japanese is: と言っていました (to itte imashita) meaning “Someone said that~”This is a JLPT N4 grammar point, which […]

February 1, 2021

JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜てみる – How to Say "I will try…" in Japanese

Have you ever wanted to express that you want to try something in Japanese? Or maybe you are having a conversation about a time when you tried something for the first time. Of course you could use 初めて〜, but conversational Japanese uses the expression 〜てみる.In this blog we will review the above video and the […]

January 27, 2021

Japanese Common Words: What to say while travelling in Japan

Are you planning on traveling Japan soon, but you don’t know any Japanese? Or are you looking to learn some Japanese common words that can help you get around in Japan? Then this blog is right up your alley, with some simple Japanese travel words as well as some transportation related phrases to help you […]

January 26, 2021

JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜も (How to express "That many?" in Japanese)

First, watch Yuka-sensei’s video above about the JLPT N4 Grammar! If you have been studying Japanese for a while now – there’s a good chance you have come across the Japanese grammar point も (mo). As we stated in this article on basic Japanese grammar, the particle も is often used to signify similarity and […]

January 26, 2021

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

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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

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

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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 […]