NE – NEKO – Japanese idioms related to cats
This week – Kumi Tanaka Sensei will share with us several idioms in Japanese related to cats.
What Does Toriaezu Mean in Japanese? To (と) – Toriaezu (とりあえず)
How Can I Use Toriaezu in Japanese? 日本語こちら Typical Conversation between Japanese Friends The Positive & Ne […]
Te – Tekito (適当) – The two meanings of Tekito in Japanese
A, who is a university student, told me this story the other day: “I had an interview with a company today. My […]
So (そ) － Souda (そうだ) － I know, Kyoto, Let’s Go!
In this blog – Matsumoto Sensei teaches us the meaning behind one of Japan’s longest running advertising Campaigns.
4 Key Questions that are typically asked at a Japanese Job Interview
When getting ready for a Japanese job interview, be prepared to answer these 4 key questions to improve your chances of getting the job.
What You Need to Know About Japan’s New Job Hunting Visa
The new Designated Activities visa allows foreign students actively seeking employment after graduation to stay in Japan.
Moshi Moshi (もしもし): Japanese Phone Etiquette
Speaking in Japanese on the phone is a next level challenge for most students. Here’s our handy guide for some key phrases that you need to know.
An Introduction to Japanese Keigo
A foreigner’s guide to Japanese honorific, humble and polite forms.
Knowing how to say “No” in Japanese
Saying ‘no’ in Japan is a tricky subject. The Japanese will rarely give a direct no to an answer, preferring instead to give an indirect answer that conveys the message of no.
Japanese Business Phrases at Work: お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu)
How to Use: お先に失礼します! (Osaki ni Shitsureishimasu!) Ended Work…?Meaning of お先に失礼します(Osaki ni Shitsureishi […]