Japanese Learning Blogs
What you don't know about the Kansai Japanese dialect!
Without doubt, Kansai-ben (関西弁) is a very notable group of Japanese dialects amongst Kansai region. But, the Kansai dialect is very often associated with only Osaka dialect, considering this city is the largest and most popular one in the Kansai region. That is not all accurate! This group of Japanese dialects include cities of Osaka, […]
What you don’t know about the Kansai Japanese dialect!
Without doubt, Kansai-ben (関西弁) is a very notable group of Japanese dialects amongst Kansai region. But, the Kansai dialect is very often associated with only Osaka dialect, considering this city is the largest and most popular one in the Kansai region. That is not all accurate! This group of Japanese dialects include cities of Osaka, […]
Why should I learn Katakana?
Japanese characters consist of two scripts, hiragana (ひらがな) and katakana (カタカナ)Hiragana represents sounds, and on the other hand kanji represents meanings or words. You may think that katakana is not necessary because you can make sounds into letters with just the hiragana that you learned as a beginner. Do you think that is accurate? Let’s […]
What Happens in a Japanese Tea Ceremony?
We are very excited to announce our special group session, “Table “Sado - 茶道,” Japanese Tea Ceremony,” and we cannot wait for you to be a part of this unique "Sado-learning" journey. These new lessons started on November 1st, and you will get to enjoy them every week. Do not miss the chance to learn […]
Japanese Vocabulary: 10 Easy Fall Words You Need To Know!
Author: Mizuki Ichihira & Valeria When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Here comes another season! Fall (Aki) arrived, with tasty food and colorful views full of Momiji! Here are our top 10 Japanese fall words you should know! 10 Easy Fall Words You Need To Know! 1. 秋・Aki | Fall […]
Is Dojo related only to martial arts?
Author: Valentinë Baliu It’s beyond doubt that you might have heard the word “Dojo(道場)” at least once before or had the chance to visit one. Have you ever wondered if Dojo, being the training hall for martial arts, is the only meaning behind it? We are here today to let you know that there is […]
How To Make a Language Evolve in an Original Way!
Did you know that the Japanese language keep evolve? Introducing new concepts from Western culture in Japan has always been a bit hard, due to big differences in the language. However, incorporating foreign concepts is a distinctive trait of the Japanese people! Keep reading to find out why, by learning new vocabulary in Japanese! To […]
How To Make a Language Evolve in an Original Way!
Did you know that the Japanese language keep evolve? Introducing new concepts from Western culture in Japan has always been a bit hard, due to big differences in the language. However, incorporating foreign concepts is a distinctive trait of the Japanese people! Keep reading to find out why, by learning new vocabulary in Japanese! To […]
What Is The Meaning Of the Cherry Blossom in Japan?
If you ever traveled to Japan (but even if you didn’t) you surely noticed that there are many cherry blossom trees everywhere. Surrounding lakes and rivers, beautifully aligned in the streets, in parks… Also, postcards do always include famous places with cherry blossoms in them. But why is cherry blossom so important in Japan? Keep […]
Katakana Words: An Easy Guide For Them
When learning Japanese one question you surely think about is “What is Katakana used for?” Here’s our guide to help you memorize when to use this syllabary. What Is The Katakana Syllabary As you may know, Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries, the second one being the Hiragana. These two only represent sounds, […]