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November 12, 2020

How to say "Because" in Japanese – Kara, No de

In Japanese there are several ways to say the word “Because”, today we will focus on two of them – “No de” and “Kara” からので How to use Kara から in Japanese to say Because In Japanese, if you would like to say because with verbs and adjectives – you can add Kara to […]

November 10, 2020

5 tips for Learning Japanese

Japanese Study

Are you learning Japanese? Are you looking for ways to help you learn? In this blog we will share some of our tried and true strategies for helping you to learn Japanese. Here are our 10 tips for learning Japanese: Create goals and stick to them Speak, Speak, Speak Learn to Conjugate Verbs Develop a […]

November 9, 2020

How to Use こと in Japanese | 4 Different Uses of This Japanese Word

Do you know how to use the Japanese word こと (koto)? Maybe you have seen the word used in a textbook for the JLPT – or you may have heard it used in a Japanese conversation. Let’s learn how to use こと in Japanese!Actually, the word こと has several different uses in both Japanese speaking […]

November 5, 2020

Yokohama is offering a Free Trial Lesson!

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Our Yokohama Japanese language school is now offering a free trial lesson to all new students for a limited time! Free trial lesson available until April 20th 2021 For a limited time – you can get 2 FREE part-time lessons at our Yokohama Location. If you end up registering as a student on the day […]

October 29, 2020

Best Free Japanese Verb Dictionaries – Links and List

Looking for Japanese verb dictionaries? In this blog we will link to several free Japanese verb dictionaries that you can use to learn Japanese. Special thanks to the National Institute for Japanese Linguistics which is the provider of two of these dictionaries – and which we recommend for being a reliable source of verb related […]

October 28, 2020

Pokemon Names in Japanese – Learn How to Say Pokemon in Japanese!

Are you a fan of Pokemon/ポケモン? Have you ever wondered how to say Pokemon names in Japanese?In this article we will look at some Pokemon names in Japanese! There will also be a few explanations behind some of the names. However, since there are so many Pokemon now, we will just start with the original […]

October 23, 2020

What Does Baka Mean in Japanese – and Why You (Probably) Shouldn’t Use It

Have you ever heard the word “baka” used in Japanese? Do you know what it means? If you are an avid anime viewer or you are living in Japan, you have most likely heard the word used quite frequently. Maybe you’ve pieced together that the word is an insult of sorts, but what does it […]

October 23, 2020

Intermediate Lite Intensive Courses are here!

Life in Japan

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 22, 2020

N2 & N3 Mock Exam Course for December 2020 JLPT

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Are you taking the JLPT in December 2020? Do you want to take an online practice exam and go over the answers with a professional teacher? We are launching a new course that will allow you to prepare for the JLPT. JLPT Mock Exam – Online course for December 2020 JLPT The Japanese Language Proficiency […]

October 21, 2020

Japanese Grammar: Using the Passive Voice in Japanese | Passive Verb Conjugation

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Did you know that the Japanese language makes far more use of passive language and passive verbs than English? Read about how to use Japanese passive voice in this article!If you are new to studying Japanese – or maybe you are at a more intermediate level – this blog post will be of use to […]

October 20, 2020

The Best Video Game to Learn Japanese Kanji – Kanji Drop

The best video game to learn Japanese Kanji – Kanji Drop is tetris for Kanji learning with a dictionary and flashcards. You can learn Kanji Kanji Drop – The Best Video Game for Japanese Learning We rarely post an entire blog dedicated to one learning app – but we think that this is hands […]

October 16, 2020

Omitting Particles in Japanese – When can you skip Wa, O, Ga, E in Japanese?

Omitting particles in casual spoken Japanese is very common. But when can you do this – and how should you do it?In this short blog we will show you which particles can be skipped and which must remain. Japanese Particles can be omitted only in conversational sentences, not in written language. The first rule about […]