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August 3, 2015

A Japanese word for August : ‘net tai ya’

It is well known that Japanese summer can be unbearably hot and humid, especially during July and August. All day long people will drag themselves from a building’s shadow to the cool undergrounds of Tokyo’s metro and shopping mall, resting from the heat. One would hope that at sundown, the heat would die down… But alas! During summer, when […]

July 27, 2015

"I appreciate that!" in Japanese: 助かります (Tasukarimasu)!

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Expressing GratitudeWhat is 助かります (Tasukarimasu)?Usage ExamplesBeing more Respectful Expressing Gratitude Learning Japanese is not always easy, especially when you have to understand some very tricky nuances. When you received help and want to express your gratitude, what should you say? What is “I appreciate that” in Japanese? The answer is a simple word… tasukarimasu! What is 助かります […]

July 27, 2015

A Japanese word for July : natsubate

July’s Japanese word: Natsubate Have you experienced Japanese summer yet? They are very hot and humid! Starting July, temperatures reach such point that you have literally the impression to be in a permanent sauna. Not only foreigners, but Japanese people too suffer from the Japanese summer heat. You may feel physically tired, lose your appetite and have trouble […]

May 21, 2015

How to Say Thank You (ありがとう) in Japanese

Luckily, with a little bit of crash course, you’ll be able to understand the social cues of the art of saying thank you in Japanese.

May 5, 2015

A Japanese word for May: Gogatsu byou

In Japan, a mysterious sickness to a foreign eye appears every year around May. Termed as the May sickness, 五月病（ごがつびょう） is not a specific disease per se, but more a disorder created by the rhythm of the Japanese year. April marks the start of a new school semester, and for most Japanese companies, this is also a popular hiring […]

April 27, 2015

Coto Japanese Academy's Spring 春 photo contest! 2015

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Coto’s Spring Photo Contest is FINALLY here! All you have to do to take part is to post a picture of your experience during Springtime in Japan and you stand a chance to win up to 10,000yen worth of exciting prizes! Contest details Theme: Japan’s Spring in 2015 Contest Period: 27th April to 18th May […]

December 20, 2014

Saying "Goodbye" in Japanese: Can it only be さよなら (Sayonara)?

How Can I Say “Goodbye” in Japanese? Are you using Sayonara to say “goodbye” in Japanese? It may not mean quite what you think…Using さよなら (Sayonara) to express FarewellCasual ConversationsIn Formal Context…Not meeting for a while… Using さよなら (Sayonara) to express Farewell One of the first words that you will learn when studying Japanese is さよなら (sayonara), […]

November 22, 2014

Numbers in Japanese: A complete guide to counting in Japanese

How to count Japanese numerics on a base-ten system up to 100 million, write Japanese kanji for numbers and say Japanese counters.

August 29, 2014

Using Wakarimasen (わかりません) vs Shirimasen (しりません)

Learning the NuancesPractice & ExamplesGoing Further… Did you know that both “wakarimasen” or “shirimasen” can be used to say “I don’t know” depending on the situation? Take a look at the examples below to find out when to use each phrase! Learning the Nuances “Shirimasen” can be used to simply convey that you don’t […]

May 25, 2012

Japanese Slang: Dotakyan (ドタキャン) Suru for Pulling out Last Minute?

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When you are learning a foreign language, studying slang is a funny way to deepen your vocabulary. Not only will you speak more fluently but you will sound more like a native speaker. Moreover, slang gives you an interesting point of view on society. IntroductionDefinitionExamples of Usage Introduction If you have been to Japan and met with some […]

March 25, 2012

Fun learning Japanese = Effective learning Japanese #7 Pascal

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★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy Fun learning Japanese = Effective learning Japanese Pascal, Private Lessons / Elementary / France Although I tried to study on my own, I realised that I needed more structure and guidance with my learning so decided to take lessons. My motivation to learn […]

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A Japanese word for August : ‘net tai ya’

"I appreciate that!" in Japanese: 助かります (Tasukarimasu)!

A Japanese word for July : natsubate

How to Say Thank You (ありがとう) in Japanese

A Japanese word for May: Gogatsu byou

Coto Japanese Academy's Spring 春 photo contest! 2015

Saying "Goodbye" in Japanese: Can it only be さよなら (Sayonara)?

Numbers in Japanese: A complete guide to counting in Japanese

Using Wakarimasen (わかりません) vs Shirimasen (しりません)

Japanese Slang: Dotakyan (ドタキャン) Suru for Pulling out Last Minute?

Fun learning Japanese = Effective learning Japanese #7 Pascal

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