Learn how to say the Japanese word for But or However in this blog!

If you’re planning on visiting Japan, you should make the trip twice! Once in the spring to experience the cherry blossoms, and again in autumn to witness the beautiful sight of the tree leaves turning red (momiji)! While cherry blossoms symbolize new life and fresh beginnings, momiji, written as 紅葉, marks the start of the […]

Did you know the Japanese language makes more use of passive language than English? Read about how to use the Japanese passive voice here!

Congratulations! Whether it’s something you’ve achieved or a win for someone you care about, celebrating life’s big and small moments is a universal experience. Acknowledging these moments verbally is just as important. The most common way to say “congratulations” in Japanese is おめでとう (omedetou). But just like in English, there are many other ways to […]

やれやれ (yare yare)! You might recognize this iconic phrase dramatized in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. You probably remember the line from Jotaro Kujo, who exclaims the catchphrase whenever he’s annoyed or bored. Even for people who haven’t watched Jojo, the line has been immortalized as a trending internet image with the titular character holding his cap […]

What does daijoubu mean? Read this blog to learn the ways to use the word 大丈夫 with practical examples and tips.

Halloween in Japan is just around the corner, and when is better time to learn some Japanese Halloween vocabulary, if not now? How else can you describe some of the ghosts, monsters, and creepy crawlers that will spring up across the nation? Japan is no stranger to celebrating various occasions, and Halloween is quickly gaining […]

Saying “goodbye” can be difficult no matter where you’re from. In Japanese, the word sayonara often carries the weight of a long farewell, hinting that you might not see the person for a long time. But don’t worry: Japanese language has plenty of other ways to say farewell that are lighter, more casual, and full […]