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January 27, 2021

Japanese Common Words: What to say while travelling in Japan

Are you planning on traveling Japan soon, but you don’t know any Japanese?  Or are you looking to learn some Japanese common words that can help you get around in Japan? Then this blog is right up your alley, with some simple Japanese travel words as well as some transportation related phrases to help you […]
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January 26, 2021

JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜も (How to express "That many?" in Japanese)

First, watch Yuka-sensei’s video above about the JLPT N4 Grammar! If you have been studying Japanese for a while now – there’s a good chance you have come across the Japanese grammar point も (mo). As we stated in this article on basic Japanese grammar, the particle も is often used to signify similarity and […]
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January 15, 2021

What Does "Oishii" Mean in Japanese? 美味しい, おいしい in Japanese

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Have you ever heard the word “oishii!” in Japanese?  It’s a common adjective found in Japanese media, like anime, comics, TV, as well as in everyday life in Japan.“Oishii” is an easy-to-use Japanese word. In other words, once you understand the meaning and how it’s used – you will be able to immediately add it […]
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December 21, 2020

Japanese Flashcards for Beginners: Nihongo Fun and Easy

Are you seeking Japanese flashcards for beginners? If you are using our nihongo fun and easy textbook – we are excited to share that we are in the process of publishing a companion flashcard course on the memrise.com flashcard study app. Moreover, it is a completely free to use app (we suggest the desktop version) […]
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September 28, 2020

New Autumn 2020 Japanese Language Lessons in Tokyo

This fall are you interested in improving your Japanese?   For the Autumn 2020 season we have several new types of Japanese lessons that you may be interested in. Lite Intensive Courses (Study in the evenings after work!) Online Courses (NEW BUSINESS CONSULTING SESSIONS, JLPT N4 Review Course) Lite Intensive Courses   Are you a beginner […]
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September 14, 2020

Plastic Bags in Japan – マイバッグ | Eco-friendly Grocery Shopping in Japan

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In the above video, Akiko-sensei explains to us the recent change in Japan’s policy regarding plastic bags. She also explains how to interact with store clerks in Japanese about the bags! This article will cover the topics in the above video: plastic bags, マイバッグ, and eco-friendly shopping in Japan. First, watch the video above! Akiko-sensei […]
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September 1, 2020

Sushi in Japan – Sushi Names and Ordering Sushi in Japanese!

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Sushi is a landmark food in Japan and Japanese culture. For centuries, the people of Japan have eaten raw fish in various forms. Today, sushi is a popular Japanese dish around the world! In this article, we will look at some different types of sushi – and how to say them in Japanese! 5 Types […]
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August 21, 2020

Japanese Language Lessons in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Online – 2020 Update – FAQ

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Many of our students have questions about what types of Japanese lessons we have available at our Tokyo and Yokohama locations – as well as what types of lessons we are offering online. In this blog we will include a list of links to all of the different types of Japanese courses that we have […]
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July 16, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 5: Nature

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Have you enjoyed all the N3 Kanji worksheet series so far? In this new Kanji unit, we are going to learn how to write some nature elements. For example, 石 (ishi: stone) and 草 (kusa: grass.) To learn more N3 kanji related to themes such as “Work“, “Sports”, “Crime” and “Feelings” (total 19 units), You […]
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July 13, 2020

Politics in Japanese: 18 Keys Vocabularies

In this blog series, we will give some critical vocabulary for politics in Japanese. These vocabulary words are designed to expand your range of words so that you can have more elaborate conversations. (This will be a regular series and these blogs are primarily designed for intermediate-advanced learners – so for beginner learners we advise […]
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June 19, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 4: Weather

In the N4 kanji workbook, we practiced kanji related to the four seasons. In this Kanji worksheet, we are going to learn some words you will see in weather forecasts. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 Prep Course is open! Feel free to check out our previously uploaded worksheets […]
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June 10, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 3: Hospital

When you feel sick, or if an accident happens to you in Japan, you should go to a clinic or hospital. In this Kanji Worksheet, we will introduce to you some relevant kanji which you can use when you describe symptoms or medical problems. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 […]
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