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Japanese Study Learn Japanese – Tidying up with Marie Kondo – 18 Common Phrases
Recently, Netflix has released a new series called “Tidying up with Marie Kondo” which has been a hit! Today, we will be introducing 18 common phrases used in the show by Marie!
Posted by Shania Wong on February 15, 2019
Japanese Study Taking a Look at some ~tto Words: Motto, Chotto, Kitto, Zutto, Yatto
When we’re first introduced to the Japanese Language, I’m sure most of us had come across some ~tto words that left us perplexed. From words such as like Motto, Chotto,...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 12, 2019
Japanese Study Counting in Japanese: Nouns, Time and the Frequency of Occurrence using Japanese Counters
In English, we’d often learn how to count from a very young age and it can be really simple! From one chair to even five dogs. However, things may start...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 8, 2019
Japanese Study 6 Different Japanese Superlatives to help you Express Yourself!
Ever ate that one dish that made you go like “Wow, that’s SUPER delicious!” or saw that one product that made you go like: “Err… That’s RIDICULO...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 5, 2019
Japanese Study How to use the Japanese word “かっこいい (Kakkoii)”
What’s かっこいい (Kakkoii)? Calling someone… Ugly/Uncool? Sentence Examples When NOT to use かっこいい (Kakkoii) What’s かっこいい (Kakkoii)? Ever walked across the stre...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 1, 2019
Japanese Study 10 Best Apps for Japanese Language Exchange
There are many uses for a Language Exchange Application. Some use it to learn and practice a new language, some may just want to find someone to talk to, while others may use it as a platform to search for their soulmate. Today, we will be introducing 10 Language Exchange Applications that you could make use of while in Japan!
Posted by Shania Wong on
Japanese Study Expressing Who, What, When, Where, Why and How in Japanese!
Who What When Where Why/How More commonly known as the 5W’s and 1 H, these are words there are more or less the essentials to almost every language when it...
Posted by Coto Academy on January 25, 2019
Japanese Study Saying “No” in Japanese
Refusing someone in English is already difficult enough. But refusing a friend or a colleague politely in Japanese? Today we will be exploring some of the different variations that you can use to reject someone and not come across as too harsh.
Posted by Shania Wong on January 10, 2019
Japanese Study The Various Ways to Saying “You’re Welcome” in Japanese!
The Most Common Way to Say “You’re Welcome!” Other ways of Saying “You’re Welcome!” in a more Casual Tone In a more Formal Situation… The ...
Posted by Coto Academy on January 7, 2019
Japanese Study 20 Ways to use the Japanese Word: すごい (Sugoi)!
What is すごい (Sugoi)? Examples Conclusion What is すごい (Sugoi)? We might have heard of the word before, be it through a Japanese TV Show, Anime or even in Pop Culture.......
Posted by Coto Academy on November 30, 2018
Japanese Study Japanese Essentials: Ordering a Bowl of Ramen in Japan
When going to Japan, trying out the various foods that Japan has to offer is a must. But what’s the first food that comes to the minds of us foreigners?...
Posted by Coto Academy on November 21, 2018
Japanese Study Japanese Learning Resources: Learning Japanese through Video Games
Japan is famous for its video game characters. From Sonic to Mario to Pokémon – Japanese Video Games have become a global phenomenon that spans multiple generations. It isn&...
