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How to Pass the JLPT N5 Exam

Welcome to our guide on passing the JLPT N5 Exam! The thought of taking JLPT is stressful, but what about preparing for them? With so many things to learn, it’s easy for anyone to feel completely disorganized. Want to take your JLPT preparation to the next level? We have in-person and online JLPT courses taught […]
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Ko (こ) ー こんにちは (Konnichiwa) in English

About this week's Author: Mr. Matsumoto, was a junior high school Japanese teacher for 23 years before joining Coto Language Academy. Therefore, he is a Japanese language pro. He currently teaches Coto’s Intensive Courses (intermediate and advanced), Business Courses and the Part Time N1 grammar and reading classes. He is also involved in developing teaching materials at Coto.
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Omoshiroi – 面白い – How to say "fun", "funny" or interesting in Japanese

Omoshiroi is a Japanese word that means many things. It can be used to describe something as “Interesting, Amusing, Fascinating, Funny, Enjoyable, Entertaining, Fun” and more!The Kanji for Omoshiroi is 面白い and Omoshiroi written in Hiragana is おもしろい.Omoshiroi is an I adjective, and it’s a JLPT N5 Level Vocabulary word – so chances are, you […]
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Expressing Who, What, When, Where, Why and How in Japanese!

Click Here to join our 30 day challenge to learn Hiragana How to Ask Fundamental Questions in Japanese: Who, What, Where, and More? More commonly known as the 5W’s and 1 H, these are more or less the essentials to almost every language when it comes to asking questions. In this blog, we’ll cover how […]
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How to Use Ganbare, Ganbatte, Ganbarimasu in Japanese: Give It Your Best!

Ganbare (頑張れ) or ganbatte (頑張って) is a Japanese phrase that means "Come on!" "Let's go!" or "Go for it!" in English.
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10 Ways to Say I or Me in Japanese

Click Here to join our 30-day challenge to learn Hiragana Watashi? Boku? What’s the Difference? Are There Other Ways to Say ‘I’ or ‘Me’ in Japanese? 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 […]
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How Do You Use The Japanese Phrase そうです(Sou Desu)?

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?
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Japanese Listening Learning Strategies for Auditory Learners

Keep reading to see some Japanese learning strategies for auditory learners — and tips for making the Japanese language go in one ear and stay there!
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The Best Way to Learn Kanji Effectively in 8 Steps

If you’re learning Japanese, you’ve probably heard of kanji — those intricate characters that make up a significant part of the written language. But with over 50,000 kanji characters, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder if you’ll ever be able to read and write kanji. The good news is that you don’t need to […]
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Get Tongue-Tied: Trickiest Japanese Tongue Twisters to Try

Japanese tongue twisters are called hayakuchi kotoba (早口言葉), which translates to “fast mouth (hayakuchi) words (kotoba).” Just like Japanese slang, learning these tongue twisters is a fun and exciting way to practice speaking the language. Specifically, it helps condition you to make that Japanese pronunciation you’ve wanted to nail. You can make it your daily routine […]
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Top 100 Basic Japanese Words

What Are the Top 100 Basic Japanese Words? Have you learned hiragana and katakana? You can step up your Japanese learning game by learning basic Japanese words and vocabulary. We have selected the top 100 Basic Japanese words you need to know and sorted them into eight lists. If you think you’ve mastered them, head […]
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Guide To Learn Japanese Online

Have you ever hoped to finally understand the lyrics to your favorite anime theme song or make Japanese friends? The key to unlocking the world of Japanese culture is through the language itself.
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