Japanese language
How to Use Tonikaku and Toriaezu To Improve Your Japanese Now!
Author: Mizuki Ichihira When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura-san Japanese comedian "Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura"-san, a recent finalist on the famous British TV show "Britain's Got Talent," is making waves in the entertainment industry. Although he didn't win the final, he sure won the hearts of […]
5 Useful M-Words You Must Know When Learning Japanese!
Want to improve your Japanese conversational skills? Here's a list of 5 useful Japanese M-words you will use in everyday conversations!
Learn Japanese Vocabulary Quickly: How Are “Shikata (ga) Nai” and “Shou ga Nai” Used In A Conversation?
Author: Mizuki Ichihira If you've ever watched a Japanese anime or movie or have visited Japan, you've probably come across phrases like "shou ga nai naa!" or "shikata nai." These expressions have become quite famous and are worth exploring to learn Japanese more comprehensively. "Shou ga nai naa!" and "shikata nai" convey a similar meaning, […]
How to Learn Japanese Language
Japanese is often seen as a very difficult language to learn. This is because of its complex writing system (related to the Chinese one but also different), the variety in saying the same concept in different ways and the pronunciation which can result in tough for Western learners. To improve your Japanese, consider learning its […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
10 Japanese Winter Words and How To Use Them
The coldest season came, and Christmas and New Year's decorations were with it. But how do you describe this season in Japanese? Adjectives, festivities, and food! Here's our guide about 10 valid Japanese Winter words! Typical Japanese Winter Words 1. Fuyu・冬 First of all, the word "Winter" is ふゆ - Fuyu. Prepare for cold, snow, […]
Are You Learning Japanese? Here's How To Overcome First Obstacles
If you are learning Japanese, people you know surely asked you about it. Maybe they even stressed you, telling you it's too difficult. We know a lot of effort is necessary to learn a new language, especially with the Japanese one. So don't worry, because you're not alone in this journey! Here's the experience of […]