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O Genki Desu Ka – What does it mean in Japanese?

O genki desu ka is a Japanese phrase “How are you?”If you have been learning Japanese for any time, you have likely heard this phrase.In many Japanese learning textbooks – お元気ですか is one of the first phrases that you will learn. This is true for our Japanese lessons as well.It is so common for beginner […]
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Free Online Resources for Learning Japanese: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the best free online resources for learning Japanese, including apps and websites. Start your journey to mastering Japanese today.
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Ultimate Guide to Passing the JLPT N1 Exam

Welcome to the ultimate guide to passing the JLPT N1 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 […]
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Ultimate Guide to Passing the JLPT N2 Exam

Welcome to the ultimate guide to passing the JLPT N2 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 […]
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How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese! Jikoshoukai (自己紹介)

Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction – a jikoshoukai. Early in your Japanese study, this language knowledge will help you establish yourself among Japanese friends and colleagues. You will need to introduce yourself in Japanese in various contexts (such as school, work, parties, etc.). What should you […]
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Ultimate Guide to Passing the JLPT N3 Exam

Welcome to the ultimate guide to passing the JLPT N3 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 […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Adjectives: な and い Adjectives

Learn all the basic Japanese adjectives, ranging from na (な) to i (い) adjectives. Ready to express your thoughts with these common Japanese vocabulary?
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Ultimate Guide to Passing the JLPT N4 Exam

Welcome to the ultimate guide to passing the JLPT N4 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 […]
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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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The Ultimate JLPT Mega List You Need To Have

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30 Things You Should Not Do in Japan 

Japanese people are known for being well-mannered, and Japan’s society is famous for its etiquette, high level of customer service, and polite people. But while Japanese people are non-confrontational, there is a set of “unwritten rules” that people expect you to follow. These rules are considered common sense and one of the reasons why society […]
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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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