Expand your vocabulary with these 100 (plus!) essential Japanese adjectives, categorized based on topics. Na-adjectives and i-adjectives included.

A foreigner’s guide to Japanese honorific, humble and polite forms.

Ramen is almost a ubiquitous symbol of Japan, and now that you have the chance to finally try the iconic dish in its home country, how do you actually order a bowl in Japanese? When you enter a Japanese ramen shop for the first time, you will be showered with options and customizability to match […]

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Why do Japanese people omit words? The Japanese often omit words because the meaning is clear from the context. Instead of repeating information that both speakers already know, Japanese relies on shared understanding, making conversations sound more natural and efficient. Now we journey beyond the textbook to dive into natural Japanese, which often involves omitting words […]

Learn how many hours of study it will take you to pass each level of the JLPT. This illustrated guide compares how many hours of Japanese study per JLPT level. Did you know that it takes just as long to pass the N2 as it does to become a certified public accountant in the US?

Pokémon is undoubtedly one of our favorite franchises ever; however, you may have noticed that many of the names of the Pokémon we know and love in English are completely different in Japanese. So, why is that? Turns out Pokémon names are not translated directly from Japanese to English, since the names wouldn’t make much […]