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Japanese Study How to Correctly Use the Japanese Word chotto?
Some frequently used words convey different meanings according to context, and among them, the Japanese word chotto 「ちょっと」is quite a challenge to master. If you are learning Japane...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 21, 2015
Japanese Study Asking to go on a Date with someone in Japanese
We’ve already presented the Japanese slang “nanpa” and “gyakunan” to describe flirting with someone – in particular on the street. This time, le...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 19, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: Nanpa Suru and Gyakunan Suru
Picking People up? Where did the Word come from? Usage Examples When you are learning a foreign language, studying slang is a funny way to deepen your vocabulary. Not only will you...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 17, 2015
Japanese Study Common Japanese Mistakes: Pronouns 彼 (Kare) and 彼女 (Kanojo)
「彼」Kare and「彼女」Kanojo 「私」Watashi Japanese Personal Pronouns are really hard to get for Japanese learners. In truth, we rarely use them. Not only “I” 「私・watashi」and R...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 14, 2015
Japanese Study Common Japanese Mistakes: Using あなた (Anata) to refer to “You”
Subject Omission Referring to more than 2 People… Why should I avoid using あなた (Anata)? Subject Omission Japanese is not always easy to use, especially when it comes to ident...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 12, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: Being Egocentric/Selfish/Self-centered in Japanese, 自己中 (Jikochuu)!
Describing someone as Egocentric, Selfish or even Self-centered… Derivation of the Word 自己中 (Jikochuu) In a Formal Context… Describing someone as Egocentric, Sel...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 10, 2015
Japanese Study Common Japanese Mistakes: Using 気を付けて (Ki o Tsukete)
Ki o Tsukuete! Meaning of 気を付けて (Ki o Tsukete) When to use 気を付けて (Ki o Tsukete)? Meaning of 気を付けて (Ki o Tsukete) Have you ever heard of this Japanese expression before? When learni...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 7, 2015
Japanese Study A Japanese word for August : net tai ya
It is well known that Japanese summer can be unbearably hot and humid, especially during July and August. All day long people will drag themselves from building’s shadow to t...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 3, 2015
Japanese Study “I appreciate that!” in Japanese: 助かります (Tasukarimasu)!
Expressing Gratitude What is 助かります (Tasukarimasu)? Usage Examples Being more Respectful Expressing Gratitude Learning Japanese is not always easy, especially when you have to under...
Posted by Coto Academy on July 27, 2015
Japanese Study A Japanese word for July : natsubate
July’s Japanese word: Natsubate Have you experienced Japanese summer yet? They are very hot and humid! Starting July, temperatures reach such point that you have literally th...
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Japanese Study The Ins and Outs of Thank You（ありがとう）in Japanese
Pay particular attention to the situation for which you have been thanked and you will gradually develop a greater sensitivity to how the expression “thank you” is properly used in Japanese.
Posted by Coto Academy on May 21, 2015
Japanese Study A Japanese word for May: Gogatsu byou
In Japan, a mysterious sickness to a foreign eye appears every year around May. Termed as the May sickness, 五月病（ごがつびょう） is not a specific disease per se, but more a disorder create...
