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March 22, 2018

The reason why you started – Kikkake ー AIUEO Blog

きっかけ (Kikkake) – The reason for starting something / “the story behind it” 日本語はこちら “Kikkake” can be defined as “a reason or incentive for why you started doing something”. For a personal example, I am a huge fan of soccer and my reason (Kikkake) for becoming such a big fan originated during the 2000 Sydney […]

March 22, 2018

Coto Japanese Academy April Events Calendar 2018

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This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Every month we hold cultural and social events for our students and their friends to discover more about Japanese culture, meet new friends and practice Japanese. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Events List […]

March 21, 2018

Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日): The Start of Spring

The transition from winter to spring is always highly anticipated in Japan. So, to welcome this new season, we take a look at the history, meaning and celebrations of Vernal Equinox Day.

March 14, 2018

Study cafes in Iidabashi: Top 9 Places to be Productive

You are having some works that need to be done and looking from some study cafes in Iidabashi? Look no further and save the time for your actual works as we have everything you need right here. Cafes in Iidabashi and Kagurazaka Are you looking for a pleasant space to sit down and study Japanese […]

March 8, 2018

Vocabulary for Tokyo Immigration Office, Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau FAQ

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If you are a new resident to Japan – visiting the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau (東京(とうきょう)入国(にゅうこく)管理(かんり)局(きょく)) / (Tokyo Immigration Office) is likely something that you will have to do. In this blog post we hope to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Immigration in Tokyo and to give you vocabulary that you […]

March 7, 2018

Karaoke: Ka (か) – Karaoke (カラオケ)

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Karaoke Japanese Vocabulary – AIUEO Blog! 日本語はこちらHello to our lovely readers! These days we can finally sense spring making an entrance amongst the winter cold. Here on the (self-proclaimed) hugely popular A-I-U-E-O Blog, we will now be starting with the “ka” row! A Popular Leisure ActivityList of Karaoke-related TermsQuiz on the Origins of Karaoke […]

February 28, 2018

What is "Okashii" in English O (お) – おかしい (Okashii)

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Author, Mr. Matsumoto, was a junior high school Japanese teacher for 23 years before joining Coto Language Academy. Therefore, he is a Japanese language pro. He currently teaches Coto's Intensive Courses (intermediate and advanced), Business Courses and the Part Time N1 grammar and reading classes. He is also involved in developing teaching materials at Coto.

February 26, 2018

How to Sort out Garbage in Japan – Japanese Words Related to Throwing Garbage Away

Throwing Out Garbage In Japan Garbage is not just something you can throw away easily, there is a large level of preparation needed before you can pitch things out in the bin and it pays to understand it so that you can make sure your neighbors are pleased with you. 🙂 I mean, the Japanese […]

February 26, 2018

Japanese Learning Goal Tracking Spreadsheet for Your Journey

Prior, without a Japanese learning goal tracking method, I often get demotivated while learning Japanese. I have lived in Japan for 3 Years and am at a point with my Japanese where I can get around in daily conversations and interactions – and feel confident striking out on my own – so its easy […]

February 24, 2018

Top 10 Useful Phrases for Japanese Job Interviews to help you sound more Natural

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In the following blog – we will be introducing 10 useful phrases that you can use to sound more natural in Japanese Job Interviews. Japanese Job Interviews can be fun, exciting, and some of the time stressful or scary depending on the environment and how well you are prepared. When you interview with a Japanese […]

February 22, 2018

How I Passed the JLPT N2 – Student Testimonial / JLPT Exam Guide

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JLPT N2 Exam Guide – Table of Contents: Background Components of the JLPT N2 Exam Kanji Grammar Reading Vocabulary Listening Keigo Japanese School Study Resources Taking the JLPT Exam Results 1. Background The JLPT N2 level is considered a landmark achievement for those hoping to use Japanese in their careers. When applying for companies where […]

February 21, 2018

Japanese Basic Grammar Guide Part III – Japanese Particles (No, To, Mo, Kara, Made, Ga) の、と、から、まで、が

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5. no – のの Can be used to express possession of an object – the following sentences show that it is an easy sentence pattern to learn and remember. [Posession] watashi no kuruma – My car. 私の車 tomodachi no hon – My friend’s book. 友達の本の Can also be used to express affiliation to […]