Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction, or 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 […]
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.
When it comes to learning Japanese, the experience can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many different types of language schools in Japan, choosing the right one for your learning needs can significantly affect how quickly and effectively you achieve fluency. This guide will walk you through the main types of Japanese language schools, […]
Basic Japanese Grammar – Basic Sentence Patterns Cheat Sheet Sentence Structure In this guide to Basic Japanese Grammar, we will explain in broad terms the most used Japanese sentence patterns, how to alter them to change them from positive statements to negative statements, and how to ask questions while using them. We will continue this […]
Affordable Accommodations in Tokyo are sometimes difficult to find but it doesn’t mean they don’t exist.
To honor Emperor Naruhito’s birthday on February 23 in the current Reiwa period, we take a look at the origins of this holiday, the monarchy, and how Tokyo is involved.
A Quick Jump To… An Introduction to Iaido While many are familiar with martial arts like Judo, Karate, and Aikido, Iaido remains a lesser-known yet equally fascinating Japanese Budo art. Unlike its counterparts, Iaido is unique in its use of a weapon – the katana, or samurai sword. It’s a solitary practice, where one trains […]
みなさんが日本に来て最初に覚えた日本語は何ですか？ この記事を英語で読むこんにちは？さようなら？ Konnichiwa? Sayonara?そうですね。日本語の別れの挨拶は「さようなら」が定番です。会話本や一般的なテキストにもしっかりと書かれています。しかし日本で生活しはじめた多くの皆さんが気がついているように、日本人は普段の会話でさようならをほとんど使いません。学校などの下校時などに使われているぐらいでしょうか。さて、では日本語で別れの挨拶は「さようなら」でなくどんな表現が使われているのでしょうか。日本語での自然な表現を見てみましょう！●友達と日本語で別れの挨拶じゃあね。じゃあまた！またね！次に会う予定が決まっていれば、また明日！また来週！仕事場での挨拶それでは、失礼します。お先に失礼します。（自分が先に会社をでるとき）●しばらく会わない相手にはじゃあ、元気で（ね）！また連絡する（ね）！また会おう（ね）！ーよく一緒に使う言葉がんばってね。がんばろうね。●目上の方と話すとき今日はありがとうございました。また是非！などのように使います。日常生活に役立つ自然な日本語を身につけたい方はこちら！ Coto Academy is a unique Japanese Language School in Iidabashi Tokyo, we offer relaxed and fun conversational lessons for all levels of Japanese learner. Coto Japanese Academy prides itself on its community atmosphere and fun lessons that focus on the creation of opportunities to speak and learn Japanese. If you are interested […]
