Japanese Learning Blogs

The "Japanese Learning Blog" aims to be the first step in your Japanese learning journey. It provides resources for basic grammar, vocabulary building, conversation practice, and cultural understanding. Whether you are a new or experienced learner, this blog will take your skills to the next level. Together, we will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Japanese language

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Mastering Japanese: Comprehensive Program

15-Session Intensive Essentials Course Achieve essential communication skills for everyday situations. Small Group Classes: Connect globally through Japanese learning. (max 5 students)Tuition Fee: USD 380 Course Schedule ■ Starter Level Click here to view the course syllabus Start Date Time (JST) November 19 – 15 sessions, every Tuesday 18:30 - 19:55 Enroll November 28 – […]

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Japan Savvy "Sakura" Lesson

🌸Essential words to be "Sakura Savvy"🌸 The cherry blossoms symbolize spring in Japan, painting the archipelago in vibrant hues. In this season of cherry blossoms, let us introduce you to the beautiful Japanese words associated with sakura. 桜は、日本の春を象徴。日本列島を鮮やかに染め上げます。 桜咲くこの季節、桜にまつわる美しい日本語をご紹介します。 The custom of cherry blossom viewing is said to have begun in the Nara period. However, […]

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Ochazuke Savvy

We - Online Open Campus: Food&Drinks Enrollments Now Open! Local Delicacies: Ochazuke [Jan. 27th Sat.] Lesson Preview “Ochazuke,” a convenient and easily enjoyed dish, remains popular across generations. The basic ochazuke involves placing ingredients on top of rice and pouring hot tea or hot water over it. In recent years, there have been variations where […]

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Sheep Announcing the Arrival of Guests

Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 羊 ひつじ sheep 埼玉県にあるバンブーパームの羊が注目を集めています。Sheep from Bamboo Palm in Saitama Prefecture, are garnering attention. 動物園 どうぶつえん zoo バンブーパームは予約制の動物園で、ミーアキャットやメガネフクロウなどが飼われています。Bamboo Palm is a reservation-based zoo with […]

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Can Japan Become a “Human Resources” Powerhouse Through “Re-skilling”!?

Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) バブル経済 バブルけいざい bubble economy バブル経済崩壊後、日本の成長が低水準にとどまっています。After the collapse of the bubble economy, Japan's growth has remained at low levels. 本格化 ほんかくか the full-scale DXの本格化が進み、ChatGPTの台頭が話題となっています。The […]

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Hebika genshou [New Expression and Buzzword]

Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. 蛇化現象Snake phenomenon Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word        Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 愛おしい    いとおしい adorable 好きな相手の言動をすべて愛おしく感じることが大切です。It's important to find all the words and actions of a loved one adorable. 受け入れる    うけいれる […]

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Human Dignity Questioned in the Coming “100-Year Life Era”

Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 長寿大国 ちょうじゅたいこく a country of longevity 日本は長寿大国で、平均寿命は世界トップクラスです。Japan is a longevity nation, with one of the highest average life expectancies in the world. 平均寿命 […]

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“Tyrannosaurus Race” was held in Tottori Prefecture

Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 開催されました かいさいされました was held 今年4月、鳥取県大山町で「ティラノサウルスレース大山 2023」が開催されました。“Tyrannosaurus Race Daisen 2023” was held in Daisen Town, Tottori Prefecture this April. 全国 ぜんこく all over the […]

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Hao [New Expression and Buzzword]

Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. 好ハオLike, Good Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word        Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 好き    すき like 「好ハオ」は「好き」「良い」という意味です。"Hao" means "like" or "good". 中国語    ちゅうごくご Chinese 中国語の「好」が元になっています。It is derived from the Chinese word "好 […]

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Chiikawa koubun [New Expression and Buzzword]

Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. ちいかわ構文Chiikawa Syntax Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word        Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 世界    せかい world 「ちいかわ構文」は「ちいかわ」の世界で使われています。“Chiikawa koubun” (Chiikawa Syntax ) used in the world of “Chiikawa”. 言い回し    いいまわし phrase, expression […]

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