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How to say “In Other Words” in Japanese – つまり – JLPT N3 Grammar Point

JLPT N3 Grammar: How to Use つまり If you are speaking in Japanese in a casual setting with coworkers or friends, you may want to do away with long form polite language and get “straight to the point”. In cases like this – there are several useful Japanese phrases that can help you.  One of […]
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UR HOUSING in Tokyo: Finding an Affordable / Convenient Apartment in Tokyo or Yokohama

Are you looking for an Apartment in Tokyo?  Do you already live in Japan? If you are a foreign resident in Tokyo you may have already experienced the headache of trying to find an apartment that matches your needs. In this blog, we have a suggestion for you as a foreign resident. The Best Kept […]
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20 Must-Know Grammar Points for the JLPT N4!

Studying for the JLPT N4 test? In this blog, we will be covering 20 crucial grammar points that will help with your JLPT N4 revision!Here is the list of the 20 grammar points: だけで 後で 始める はずだ はずがない かしら かもしれない ことがある ことができる 急に までに ながら なら にくい 終わる たばかり てあげる てほしい ていく てみる   1. […]
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How to learn Japanese through Netflix – Google Chrome Extension

Are you looking for a google chrome extension that will let you learn Japanese with Netflix? Are you tired of feeling guilty for wasting time simply watching Japanese shows on netflix with subtitles?What if you could use the time that you spend watching Japanese shows on Netflix to learn new Japanese vocabulary?The Language Learning through […]
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How to ask for a picture with a Maiko or a Geisha – Japan Travel Tip

Kyoto is world famous for its Gion District and the Geisha that work there.  If you would like to take pictures of Geisha or Maiko – there is a polite way to ask for a photo with them. These days there has been somewhat of a backlash against tourists taking photos of Maiko or Geisha […]
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Most useful Japanese phrases for expressions in conversations

Have you ever thought about what kind of Japanese words you have studied or learned that made you think “wow, this is so useful! How did I go so long without learning this?”. If you have not, here we have some of the most useful Japanese phrases for you to learn! Without further ado, let’s […]
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Ultimate Guide to Japanese Business Emails!

Have you enjoyed the previous guides? Here’s another guide on how to write a Japanese business email! It is important to know how to write Japanese business emails if you are considering to work in a Japanese company. Through writing a business email, you are able to establish a relationship and business communication with your […]
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How to Use Ganbare, Ganbatte, Ganbarimasu in Japanese: Give It Your Best!

Ganbare (頑張れ) or ganbatte (頑張って) is a Japanese phrase that means "Come on!" "Let's go!" or "Go for it!" in English.
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How to write a Japanese Cover Letter – Ultimate Guide

Coming to Japan to look for a job? Or you just finished taking one of our Japanese language courses and would want to apply for a job in Japan? Stay tuned as this would be your ultimate guide to give your boss a first good impression through black and white! First and foremost, before your […]
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Coto Student's Story: Charles – Recovering from an Injury and Learning Advanced Japanese

  Hi, what’s your name? My name is Charles. What kind of class are you currently taking at Coto? Right now I’m taking the Advanced 2 course. How long have you been studying Japanese? I have been studying Japanese for 8 months. What made you come to Japan? It’s a bit of a long story […]
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JLPT Level N3 Grammar: ばかり, ばかりいる – How to say "always" or "nothing but" in Japanese

JLPT N3 Grammar: What is ばかり, ばかりいる Bakari / Bakari Iru in English? In this video we introduce how to use the JLPT N3 Grammar Point – Bakari / Bakari iru ばかり, ばかりいるIn English – if someone does something habitually or if there is a constant condition of something – we can say that they “only do […]
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JLPT N2 Grammars: Top 20 to Know (Part 2)

Enjoyed our previous blog on 20 JLPT N2 Grammars? In this blog, we share with you 20 MORE that will help you with your JLPT N2 revision! Without further ado, let’s dive in. Here is the list of the 20 JLPT N2 grammar points: Grammar Point 1: からすると Karasuruto This grammar point is used to infer […]
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