The first thing you’ll do when you arrive in Japan is get something to eat, but there’s one problem: how do you actually order food in Japanese at a restaurant?

Trying to describe your favorite food in Japanese, from its flavor to texture, but at a loss for words? You can always say something is 美味しい (oishii), or delicious, but that might capture everything. It’s helpful to tell people how something tastes and feels, especially if they are asking why you recommend trying your favorite […]

Want to avoid calling your boss darling? Read on to find out more.

There’s only “me”, “myself” and “I” in English, but when it comes to Japanese first-person pronouns, the options are seemingly endless.

Using Anki decks is one of the most effective, and certainly most convenient, ways to learn Japanese. Anki is a free, open-source flashcard program (available on any smartphone, tablet, and PC) that uses a spaced repetition system (SRS), allowing you to strategically space out repetition of cards to ingrain new words into your long-term memory. […]

Learning how to introduce yourself in Japanese, known as 自己紹介 (jikoshoukai), is one of the first things you should learn, especially if you plan to visit or live in Japan. If you want to meet new people, start conversations, or make a good first impression, learning how to do a proper self-introduction in Japanese is […]

Learn all the basic Japanese adjectives, ranging from na (な) to i (い) adjectives. Ready to express your thoughts with these common Japanese vocabulary?

Want to learn Japanese hiragana? In this blog, we share our own PDF learning hiragana practice sheets and links to some popular apps for learning Japanese. Just started learning Japanese? Head to our main article about the Japanese writing system for a more comprehensive guide! What is Hiragana? Hiragana (平仮名) is one of three writing […]