Learning Japanese
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!
Japanese language lesson: Body Part Idioms
5 most used idioms in Japanese 開いた口が塞がらない | aita kuchi ga fusagara nai This phrase literally translates to "the opened mouth doesn't close," and it's used when something is so surprising or shocking that one is left speechless. It's similar to the English idiom "my jaw hit the floor." Example: 「大切な会議で取締役たちが寝落ちしたって?!」「 開いた口が塞がらないわ。」 "Taisetsu na kaigi […]
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 […]
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, […]
Dōjō Lesson at WE: an Interesting Point of View
Are you wondering about learning the Japanese language? We know it's a difficult language, so why not start with a trial? We are offering 3 free trial lessons to help you with your decision. It's a Dojo Lesson! Check this article to learn about one of our student's experiences! Dōjō Lesson at WE The journey […]
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 […]
Top 10 Basic Japanese Verbs You Need To Know
Author: Mizuki Ichihira & Valeria japanese M-Words When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. When learning a new language, the first thing you should focus on is vocabulary. Among them, verbs are surely one of the most important parts. Without them, you can’t understand what’s going on! That’s why you should […]