JLPT N3 Grammar: How to Use つまり If you are speaking in Japanese in a casual setting with coworkers or friends, you may want to do away with long form polite language and get “straight to the point”. In cases like this – there are several useful Japanese phrases that can help you. One of […]
Are you looking for an Apartment in Tokyo? Do you already live in Japan? If you are a foreign resident in Tokyo you may have already experienced the headache of trying to find an apartment that matches your needs. In this blog, we have a suggestion for you as a foreign resident. The Best Kept […]
Studying for the JLPT N4 test? In this blog, we will be covering 20 crucial grammar points that will help with your JLPT N4 revision!Here is the list of the 20 grammar points: 1. だけで Dake de This grammar point means just by, just by doing and with only. It can be used by combining […]
Are you looking for a google chrome extension that will let you learn Japanese with Netflix? Are you tired of feeling guilty for wasting time simply watching Japanese shows on netflix with subtitles?What if you could use the time that you spend watching Japanese shows on Netflix to learn new Japanese vocabulary?The Language Learning through […]
Kyoto is world famous for its Gion District and the Geisha that work there. If you would like to take pictures of Geisha or Maiko – there is a polite way to ask for a photo with them. These days there has been somewhat of a backlash against tourists taking photos of Maiko or Geisha […]
Have you ever thought about what kind of Japanese words you have studied or learned that made you think “wow, this is so useful! How did I go so long without learning this?”. If you have not, here we have some of the most useful Japanese phrases for you to learn! Without further ado, let’s […]
Coming to Japan to look for a job? Or you just finished taking one of our Japanese language courses and would want to apply for a job in Japan? Stay tuned as this would be your ultimate guide to give your boss a first good impression through black and white! First and foremost, before your […]
Hi, what’s your name? My name is Charles. What kind of class are you currently taking at Coto? Right now I’m taking the Advanced 2 course. How long have you been studying Japanese? I have been studying Japanese for 8 months. What made you come to Japan? It’s a bit of a long story […]
