Do you know how to use the Japanese word こと (koto)? Maybe you have seen the word used in a textbook for the JLPT – or you may have heard it used in a Japanese conversation. Let’s learn how to use こと in Japanese!Actually, the word こと has several different uses in both Japanese speaking […]
Our Yokohama Japanese language school is now offering a free trial lesson to all new students for a limited time! Free trial lesson available until April 20th 2021 For a limited time – you can get 2 FREE part-time lessons at our Yokohama Location. If you end up registering as a student on the day […]
Looking for Japanese verb dictionaries? In this blog we will link to several free Japanese verb dictionaries that you can use to learn Japanese. Special thanks to the National Institute for Japanese Linguistics which is the provider of two of these dictionaries – and which we recommend for being a reliable source of verb related […]
Are you a fan of Pokemon/ポケモン? Have you ever wondered how to say Pokemon names in Japanese?In this article we will look at some Pokemon names in Japanese! There will also be a few explanations behind some of the names. However, since there are so many Pokemon now, we will just start with the original […]
Have you ever heard the word “baka” used in Japanese? Do you know what it means? If you are an avid anime viewer or you are living in Japan, you have most likely heard the word used quite frequently. Maybe you’ve pieced together that the word is an insult of sorts, but what does it […]
Our Lite Intensive Course is now available for the Intermediate Level For our full-time working students, it can be hard to take Japanese lessons during the week. Either you take a private lesson, or a part-time group lesson, but often these methods lack consistent progress. That is why we are thrilled to announce that we […]
Are you taking the JLPT in December 2020? Do you want to take an online practice exam and go over the answers with a professional teacher? We are launching a new course that will allow you to prepare for the JLPT. JLPT Mock Exam – Online course for December 2020 JLPT The Japanese Language Proficiency […]
Did you know that the Japanese language makes far more use of passive language and passive verbs than English? Read about how to use Japanese passive voice in this article!If you are new to studying Japanese – or maybe you are at a more intermediate level – this blog post will be of use to […]
