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December 19, 2022

A Review on Learning Japanese with Renshuu

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Here at Coto Academy, we have been writing a series of reviews for different apps to learn Japanese. Today, we examine renshuu. Renshuu (literally meaning “practice” in Japanese), is an app started in 2020. Since it’s so new, it’s not as popular as bigger names such as Anki or Duolingo. However, this app has a lot to offer!

December 16, 2022

30 English Loanwords That Come From the Japanese Language

That's right: English language borrows a lot of Japanese words. For example, tsunami, tycoon and sudoku came from the Japanese equivalent. English language also retains a lot of original Japanese food-related words, like sushi, katsu and dashi.

November 21, 2022

Japanese Learning Strategies for People with ADHD

Many with ADHD have found it hard to learn a new language, such as Japanese. However, ADHD doesn’t have to be a barrier! Japanese can be easily accessible with a strong plan, new techniques, and a little determination.

November 18, 2022

Our Review on Learning Japanese with Duolingo

Duolingo is a great learning app because it makes studying Japanese accessible. Here is our our in-depth Duolingo Japanese review.

November 2, 2022

Aisatsu: 19 Japanese Greetings for Beginners

A beginner's cheat sheet to all the essential Japanese greetings you need for any context.

October 31, 2022

Japanese Learning Resources We Love: Fall 2022

The weather, warm drinks and comfy sweaters make for a cozy vibe that just tempts you to stay in. Besides studying Japanese with a native teacher, outside

September 29, 2022

How to Say “I’m Sorry” in Japanese: Sumimasen, Gomenasai and 14 More

Learn the complex art of apologizing in Japanese.

August 10, 2022

Ehon (絵本): 8 Fun Japanese Picture Books for Kids

Japanese picture books, or ehon (絵本), are great tools for kids to learn Japanese. They’re packed with the right balance of cute graphics, dialogues, Japanese sentences and an entertaining storyline. The illustrations can become contextual cues for children,

July 21, 2022

How to Use Kawaii (かわいい): Japan’s Obsession with Cuteness

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You've probably heard of the Japanese word kawaii, which means lovely, charming, cute and adorable. but what is the kawaii culture, and how does one become kawaii? How do you use かわいい?

June 27, 2022

Umm.. Here Are, Like, 10 Japanese Filler Words

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So, um, have you ever, like, wanted to say something, but, uh, you didn’t really know what to say?

June 27, 2022

Why Do We Pronounce Ha (は) as Wa (わ) in the Japanese Language?

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The million-dollar question that perplexes all Japanese learners at the beginning: Why is ha (は) read as wa — which sounds exactly the same as わ? We all thought Japanese phonetics is pretty straightforward, but just when you think you’ve nailed the hiragana and katakana writing system, you come across this conundrum. Of course, once […]

June 13, 2022

These Loanwords in Japanese Didn’t Come From English

Loan words in Japanese, or gairaigo(外来語), are words borrowed from foreign countries other than China — but not all of them come from English.

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