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Free Japanese Typing Practice

Are you looking for Japanese Typing practice?  Check out this application from Benesse.  If you are looking for a great way to learn Japanese typing – this app seems very helpful.  We found it from a reddit user at the Reddit learn Japanese forum https://www.reddit.com/r/learnjapanese You don’t need microsoft ime for this – but it […]
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What Does "Sono Tōri" Mean in Japanese? How to Agree or Say "That's Right" in Japanese

Have you ever heard someone say “その通りだ” in Japanese? Maybe in an interaction at work, or between classmates at school – “Sono tōri” is a rather common expression used by Japanese speakers in everyday conversation. In this blog article, we will teach you how to understand “sono tōri” so that you can use it for […]
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New Autumn 2020 Japanese Language Lessons in Tokyo

This fall are you interested in improving your Japanese?   For the Autumn 2020 season we have several new types of Japanese lessons that you may be interested in. Lite Intensive Courses (Study in the evenings after work!) Online Courses (NEW BUSINESS CONSULTING SESSIONS, JLPT N4 Review Course) Lite Intensive Courses   Are you a beginner […]
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New! – Review Course for the JLPT N4 starting Early October

Do you want to pass the JLPT N4?  Do you want to rapidly review for the exam and do a final check before you take it? We are happy to announce that we will soon open our Rapid Review Online JLPT Courses for the N4 level of the JLPT! If you are interested in taking […]
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Plastic Bags in Japan – マイバッグ | Eco-friendly Grocery Shopping in Japan

In the above video, Akiko-sensei explains to us the recent change in Japan’s policy regarding plastic bags. She also explains how to interact with store clerks in Japanese about the bags! This article will cover the topics in the above video: plastic bags, マイバッグ, and eco-friendly shopping in Japan. First, watch the video above! Akiko-sensei […]
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When to omit (leave out) words in Japanese?

In Japanese conversation certain parts of Japanese sentences can be left out. Just like English – certain situations will change the way that you communicate. If you are speaking with friends – you would take on a less formal tone – and often you would leave certain parts of speech out of your sentences. The […]
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Baby names that work in Both Japanese and English

Are you having a baby in Japan? Choosing a name can be hard. You don’t want to have to have a Japanese only name – but most English names don’t work in Japanese. In this blog we list some names and their pronunciations that can work in both Japanese and English. If you are looking […]
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How to Use a Japanese ATM – Kanji and Vocab for Using an ATM in Japanese – FULL GUIDE

Japanese ATMs can be difficult and confusing to operate in Japanese! Although some ATMs have English options available, many do not. So if you have already opened a Japanese bank account – the next step is learning how to navigate an ATM in Japanese. It might take some getting used to at first, but if […]
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Passing the JLPT N5 – Study Tips and Guide

Do you want to know how to pass the JLPT N5? Are you starting Japanese from zero as a complete beginner? This guide will give you information about: What is the JLPT N5? Scoring sections for the JLPT N5 – What Sections is it divided into? Registering for the JLPT N5 How to study to […]
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How to Say "Only"/"Just" in Japanese – Dake, Shika-nai, Bakari – What's the Difference?

The Japanese language can have many different expressions for one english word – and vice versa. How to say “Only” or “just” in Japanese is a good example of this – because there are various ways to say it! In this article we will look at how to use the Japanese “dake”, “shika~nai”, “bakari”, and […]
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Sushi in Japan – Sushi Names and Ordering Sushi in Japanese!

Sushi is a landmark food in Japan and Japanese culture. For centuries, the people of Japan have eaten raw fish in various forms. Today, sushi is a popular Japanese dish around the world! In this article, we will look at some different types of sushi – and how to say them in Japanese! 5 Types […]
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JLPT N2 Grammar – How to Say Something is Very Hard to Do Using がたい

In Japanese conversation, you may have heard the expression 〜にくい to describe when something is hard to do. However, in this blog we will introduce another way to express this – but in a different context: JLPT N2 grammar 〜がたい (~gatai). First, watch Nami-sensei explain it in the video above – And you can watch […]
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