Aoi (青い) is a color that can often be said as blue or green, but what is the actual meaning and culture behind the adjective?

Japanese Rock Paper Scissors In Japan, “rock paper scissors” is referred to as “じゃんけん”(Janken).Although it is called different names in different places, the rules of the game are the generally same in every country.In Japan – Rock, Paper, Scissors – or Janken is used to settle disagreements, select participants, and determine the order in which […]

Studying Japanese involves more than just textbook exercises—engaging with the language and culture in real-world contexts. This month, immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit on Friday, October 31st, and explore how this festive occasion is celebrated in Japan. It’s a fantastic way to practice Japanese while experiencing a fusion of Western and Japanese Halloween traditions. […]

There are many ways to say ‘I’ or ‘me’ in Japanese, depending on social status, gender, and situation. Usually, the Japanese learning textbook only shows the usage of Watashi (私). It doesn’t show you how to change the first-person pronoun due to different situations in daily life. This blog will show you 10 common ways […]

Why do Japanese people like to use the word そうですね (sou desu ne), そうですよ (sou desu yo), そうですか (sou desu ka) and more? Learn the meaning behind そうですね and why is this an important Japanese phrase?

Learning Japanese through podcasts is another way to improve your Japanese skills. Coto Radio is a Japanese learning podcast that is here to help you!

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If you have been in a Japanese conversation before, you may have heard the word “Naruhodo” (なるほど) being used. Although this word is rarely found in textbooks, it comes up often in Japanese conversation. In this blog we will show you what “Naruhodo” means in Japanese and how to use it in conversation. What Does […]