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Have you ever wondered how Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Japan? While we all associate Valentine’s Day with romantic dinners and roses, things take a unique turn in Japan! Forget men giving chocolates; in Japan, on February 14, women give chocolates to their loved ones. This does not always have to be their romantic partner. […]

The JLPT N3 grammar 〜がち (~gachi) is a phrase you can use to describe something that tends to happen easily or often, closely meaning “tend to,” “frequently,” or ”to do something easily.” The phrase is mostly used in a negative context. The most common situations you can use this phrase: Make Sure to Watch Coto […]

The grammar pattern 〜らしい is used to express information that is not directly confirmed by the speaker. In English, it can mean “it seems like,” “apparently,” “I heard that,” or “it looks like.” Although 〜らしい may seem simple at first, it actually has a wide range of meanings and is used in different situations. Depending […]

The JLPT N3 grammar もし〜たなら (moshi ~ tanara) is a useful phrase for expressing conditional statements. Its meaning is close to “if” or “in the case of,” the phrase is often used for the following situations: Continue reading to learn its meaning, structure, and example sentences, each with Japanese, romaji, and English translation! Make Sure […]

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Japanese slang is ever-evolving, often combining Japanese and English words to create casual, playful expressions. Knowing these phrases will help you feel connected in informal conversations, but remember — slang should be for close friends and peers. Using it with seniors or in formal settings may come across as disrespectful. New abbreviations and phrases are […]

Coto Academy will launch Coto Institute, a Japanese language school focusing on long-term programs that can finally support student visa.