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Japanese Study Understanding the Japanese Word: 改善 (かいぜん/Kaizen)
Do you know the Japanese word Kaizen? It means improvement. For example, the word is synonymous with quality control at a car assembly line. The concept is widely adopted not...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 4, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Expression: How to use the Phrase “Muri Shinai De”
What does “Muri Shinai De” Mean? When can I use it? In Daily Contexts… What does “Muri Shinai De” Mean? Japanese people have at heart to care f...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 8, 2015
Japanese Study Use and Meaning of よろしくお願いします (Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu)
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (よろしくお願いします) is one of those quintessential Japanese words that is highly ingrained into the culture but very difficult to translate to English.
Posted by Coto Academy on February 28, 2015
Japanese Study How to Talk about or Refer to Yourself in Japanese – Boku, Ore, Watashi
In Japanese there are three ways to refer to yourself. In this article we will learn how to differentiate between the three methods and which one is best for you to use.
Posted by Coto Academy on March 11, 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...
Posted by Coto Academy on May 5, 2015
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 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...
Posted by Coto Academy on July 27, 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...
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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 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)? What does 気を付けて (Ki o Tsukete) Mean? Have you ever heard of this Japanese expression before?......
Posted by Coto Academy on August 7, 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...
