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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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Cultural Events Coto’s events in August
This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events Go for Lunch! Kagurazaka area ランチツアー！ 神楽坂 Wednesday, August 5th 12:30-13:50 in Kagurazaka If....
Posted by Coto Academy on July 17, 2015
School News Summer(夏) Photo Contest!
Coto Japanese Academy’s Summer Photo Contest is BACK! All you have to do to take part is to post a picture of your experience during Summer in Japan and you...
Posted by Coto Academy on July 13, 2015
Cultural Events Coto’s coming event in July
This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events Go for Lunch! shabushabu/sukiyaki ランチツアー！しゃぶしゃぶ/すき焼き Have you ever tried Japanese beef (wagyu...
Posted by Coto Academy on June 24, 2015
Cultural Events Coto’s coming events! in June 2015
This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events Cooking class 料理クラス Monday, June 8th 12:40-13:55 in Coto Japanese Academy Oshi-zushi Did......
Posted by Coto Academy on June 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
Cultural Events Coto Japanese Academy’s coming events! in May 2015
This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events Cooking class 料理クラス Wednesday, May 13th 12:40-13:55 in Coto Japanese Academy Oshi-zushi Did y...
Posted by Coto Academy on May 7, 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...
