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January 10, 2019

No in Japanese: Politely Declining or Refusing Offers in Japanese

Refusing someone in English is already difficult enough. But refusing a friend or a colleague politely in Japanese? Today we will be exploring some of the different variations that you can use to reject someone and not come across as too harsh.

January 7, 2019

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

Japanese Study

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.

January 4, 2019

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet: Wa (わ) Warai (わらい)

Alphabet is the foundation of English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japanese language. Mastering hiragana is important for anyone who want to learn the basics of Japanese. As one of the two Japanese alphabets — right next to katakana — hiragana is used for both Japanese grammars and […]

December 18, 2018

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ro (ろ) Rotenburo (ろてんぶろ)

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Alphabet is the foundation of the English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japanese language. Mastering hiragana is important for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Japanese. As one of the two Japanese alphabets — right next to katakana — hiragana is used for both Japanese grammars […]

December 13, 2018

Re－れー礼儀（れいぎ）

Manners come in many forms and knowing when to use them is very important. In today’s AIUEO blog, we will be explaining some manners that you should take note of even between friends. Sample Conversation Why do we need manners? Manners between friends Sample conversation: A: Earlier on, my teacher said something funny in class, […]

December 6, 2018

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ru (る) Routine (ルーティン)

Check out this article for an insight into Japanese hiragana, katakana and daily routine! Find out more about Yumi sensei's routine and her advice to others!

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 30, 2018

Japanese Ryokan: An affordable cultural alternatives to hotels

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Learn about the Japanese hiragana character 'ri' and ryokan! We'll go through accommodation guides for travelers in Japan and fun ryokan facts!

November 27, 2018

Living Expenses in Tokyo & The Cost of Studying Here

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If you’re thinking about how to go about planning and managing living expenses in Tokyo, this article will help you to plan your trip budget. We hope that this helps you achieve your goal of studying Japanese in Japan – so without further ado, here is some additional information about the cost of living and […]

November 22, 2018

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ra (ら) Ramen (ラーメン)

Learn about the Japanese hiragana character 'Ra' and the popular ramen! Disocver useful vocabulary for ordering ramen in Japan.

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 […]

November 15, 2018

Yo: Yosakoi Festival

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Yosakoi Festival What is Yosakoi? Japanese Dance Culture Dance Lesson Yosakoi Festival The city of Kochi, in Kochi Prefecture, holds a festival called the “Yosakoi Festival” – every year in August, from the 9th to the 12th. Find out more here! This festival features approximately 200 dance teams, comprising 18,000 dancers, in a parade that […]

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No in Japanese: Politely Declining or Refusing Offers in Japanese

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

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet: Wa (わ) Warai (わらい)

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ro (ろ) Rotenburo (ろてんぶろ)

Re－れー礼儀（れいぎ）

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ru (る) Routine (ルーティン)

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

Japanese Ryokan: An affordable cultural alternatives to hotels

Living Expenses in Tokyo & The Cost of Studying Here

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ra (ら) Ramen (ラーメン)

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

Yo: Yosakoi Festival

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