In light of the Covid-19 situation affecting Schools across the world – Coto has decided to start offering its online lessons to homeschoolers and their families that are looking for a supportive language program. Are you a parent that is trying to teach a language through e-learning? At Coto Japanese academy we offer a free […]
In Japanese to say that something is something – you use “Noun + Desu”. First, you give the noun – and then you give its state of being. For example, if you wanted to say ” It is a clock.” – you would say – “tokei desu” (時計です） Lit. translated – “Clock is” or “Tokei desu” […]
Want to learn and practice your JLPT N4 with a Kanji worksheet? Do you know what kind of words to use to describe the seasons, weather or animals in Japanese? In This Article: Unit 2 JLPT N4 Kanji We have a new unit for you! This is the second unit in the JLPT N4 series […]
Ever get confused by Japanese causative form? It can be tricky to remember how to conjugate the verbs properly for different purposes. However, this article breaks it down into three simple ways you can use Japanese causative form to say “I am allowed”, “I force someone”, and “may I do?”. In English, we use “let”, […]
Are you trying to learn Kanji from the JLPT N4?? A Kanji worksheet would certainly help. Do you know the Japanese words used to address your family members? This is the first unit in the JLPT N4 series of free Kanji writing practice sheets that you can download and print. This is a sample chapter […]
Japanese stationery stores carry some of the cutest stationery you can ever find! From cute stickers to cute planners, Japanese stationery shops really do have a variety of things. Do you collect or buy cute stationeries whenever you see one? Because stay till the end, we would be sharing some of the various stationery shops […]
How to Use Microsoft IME on Windows 10 to Type in Japanese For Mac, iPhone, iOS click here.Looking to type in Japanese?In our modern age, typing has become an essential and integrated part of daily life. From emails to Facebook comments to Google searches, we type almost without thinking on a regular basis.But what if […]
If you are learning to speak Japanese – you will want to visit Japan to practice. There are not many places in the world that have a high concentration of Japanese native speakers aside from Japan. This article will give you several ideas of activities to jump-start your Japanese practice while you are visiting […]
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 […]
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: 1. だけで Dake de This grammar point means just by, just by doing, and with only. It can be used by combining […]
