To honor Emperor Naruhito's birthday on February 23 in the current Reiwa period, we take a look at the origins of this holiday, the monarchy, and how Tokyo is involved.
これ, それ, あれ and どれ (kore, sore and are) is "this" and "that" for physical objects. But what happens if you're talking about something that isn't there, like an idea or a memory?
Due to its somewhat controversial origins, National Foundation was abolished following the post-war constitution, but it subsequently bounced back 20 years later. We wonder, does it still hold the same meaning?
This February, we’re introducing a mix of podcasts, YouTubers and online tools. Learning Japanese is hard work. Hopefully, these resource recommendations can make your study more enjoyable but just as effective.
The N1 is considered the most challenging level of the JLPT to master. It is so difficult to the point that even Japanese native speakers would struggle with the questions and often fail to get the 50 percent score needed to pass.
JLPT N2 is the second highest and harder JLPT. You will need to know 6,000 Japanese words and 1,000 kanji. If you’re looking for the right study materials to ace the exam, we recommend these 15 JLPT N2 books