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Japanese Study Japanese Slang: ダメもと (Damemoto)
What’s ダメもと (Damemoto)? Conversational Uses… When you are learning a foreign language, studying slangs is a nice and fun way to widen your vocabulary. Not only will you...
Posted by Coto Academy on October 16, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: ガチ (Gachi)
What is ガチ/”Gachi”? Using Japanese Slang When you are learning a foreign language, studying slang is an easy and fun way to deepen your vocabulary. Not only will you sp...
Posted by Coto Academy on October 13, 2015
Japanese Study A Japanese word for October: Koromogae
In Japan, the rather sudden change of seasons has lead to a very interesting custom called koromogae 「衣替え」: to change one’s wardrobe seasonally. The tradition began when all ...
Posted by Coto Academy on October 8, 2015
Japanese Study Understanding Omotenashi: Uncovering the Key to Japanese Hospitality
Omotenashi is all about offering the best service without the expectation of a reward
Posted by Coto Academy on September 30, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Essentials: Sending a Postal Package in Japan
Sending something abroad… Sample Dialogue Vocabulary & Useful Phrases Sending something abroad… Many challenges await expatriates in Japan. The small actions...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 25, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: チンする (Chin Suru), The Sound of a Microwave?
Microwaving your Bento/Food What did it Originate from? Using it in Casual Conversations Microwaving your Bento/Food Do you often buy prepared meal to warm up with a microwa...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 16, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese slang otsubone
When you are learning a foreign language, studying slangs is a nice and fun way to deepen your vocabulary. Not only will you speak more fluently but you will sound more like a nati...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 11, 2015
Japanese Study Let’s learn how to use the Japanese Word: ぶり (Buri)!
Useful Expressions In a Conversational Setting… How about Hisashiburi (久しぶり/ひさしぶり)? Useful Expressions Expressing the passing time in a foreign language can be quite tricky. ...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 9, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: Hamaru
Who has never gone crazy over a new video game, an anime or a new phone? Like children, we can easily be absorbed by an exciting new item or activity. We unknowingly...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 4, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: Mattari (Suru) for Chilling Out!
When you are learning a foreign language, studying slangs is a funny way to deepen your vocabulary. Not only will you speak more fluently but you will sound more like a native spea...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 2, 2015
Japanese Study Taking Pictures – How to ask for Permission to take Photos in Japanese
Are you wondering if you should know how to ask the permission to take photos in Japanese? When you are in Japan, you will find yourself reaching for your camera more...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 26, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang : Dekikon
One of the many ways to become more fluent in a foreign language is to study its slangs. Not only will you speak more fluently but you will sound more...
