Japanese Slang : Dekikon
One of the many ways to become more fluent in a foreign language is to study its slangs. Not only will you spe […]
What Does Chotto Mean in Japanese?
Some frequently used words convey different meanings according to context, and among them, the Japanese word c […]
Common Japanese Mistakes: Pronouns 彼 (Kare) and 彼女 (Kanojo)
「彼」Kare and「彼女」Kanojo「私」Watashi Japanese Personal Pronouns are really hard to get for Japanese learners. In […]
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 […]
“I appreciate that!” in Japanese: 助かります (Tasukarimasu)!
Expressing GratitudeWhat is 助かります (Tasukarimasu)?Usage ExamplesBeing more Respectful Expressing Gratitude Lear […]
A Japanese word for July : natsubate
July’s Japanese word: Natsubate Have you experienced Japanese summer yet? They are very hot and humid! S […]
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.
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 […]
Coto Japanese Academy’s Spring 春 photo contest! 2015
Coto’s Spring Photo Contest is FINALLY here! All you have to do to take part is to post a picture of you […]
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 Japane […]