Listening to language learning podcasts on a daily basis creates a regular habit for you to squeeze in some study time in your busy lives. Just listening to our 5 minute conversation can help you to also strengthen your Japanese listening skills and comprehension. What’s even more effective for your learning is to listen to […]
Do you struggle to cram in studying time for learning Japanese? Is it always a challenge for you to follow a study schedule to achieve your goals? We have a perfect solution for you! We are happy to announce that we have made a podcast: Coto Sounds! The podcast features 5 minute conversations between native […]
Here are some Japanese phrases that describes scenery and landscape in a poetic way. See if you can understand and master these!
Find out the meaning of Nakama in Japanese. How is it used by Luffy from the Anime: One Piece? Let’s find out…
If you have already watched or read JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in Japanese, you would know the iconic phrase by Jotaro Kujo: “やれやれ” -pronounced “Yare Yare.” The phrase is translated to interpretations such as “well, well,” “good grief,” and “give me a break.” It is a common expression in Japan used to show disappointment and is also a […]
Anime is a great way to learn Japanese! It helps you familiarize yourself with daily conversations in Japanese… It lets you grasp what life in Japan is like… And most importantly, it’s fun! However, some of the phrases used in anime are very informal, rude, or impolite. Here are the top 10 Japanese phrases you […]
Have you ever heard the word “yamete” in Japanese before? Do you know what it means or how to use it? There is a good chance you have heard this word before if you live in Japan or watch Japanese shows or TV. “Yamete” (やめて) is a relatively basic Japanese word, and can be used […]
Learning Japanese for beginner is a journey that appears to be terrifying. The process of understanding the grammar structure, building up a good vocabulary based, and strengthening communication skills may seem too much of a work to do. Let’s be honest, learning a new language is not easy. But with endurance, a motivated attitude and […]
It is said that there over 50,000 kanji and out of which around -2000 kanjis are commonly used for daily life. For a Japanese learner like you, this may seem like a terrifying thought to remember all the kanjis to survive learning Japanese. Do not worry, in this article, we introduce a 5 reading websites […]
We have yet another JLPT grammar blog post for you! In this article, we review Nami-sensei’s video on how to use the JLPT N4 grammar point: ながら (Nagara) meaning “while”. You may have read some of our previous blogs about the English word “while”. However, as you are probably aware, there are different translations for […]
