Learning Japanese Fast – The benefits of taking Japanese classes in a small group
There are several benefits of studying Japanese in a small group setting. Learn about what makes our Japanese lessons different in this blog.
11 Common Japanese Phrases Using the Word “気” – Ki
What is “気” – Ki “気(ki)” literally means “gas” of “air”. In Japanese culture, it is believed that “気” is a form of energy that flows in every living beings’ body. It is the source of life and is 1 of the 3 elements which make up our body (the concept of 気血水).This concept is […]
Japanese Slang Used by Young People – 若者言葉 Wakamono Kotoba
What is Wakamono Kotoba? (Japanese Slang used by Young People) Is there such a thing as Japanese slang? In Japanese, the phrase for words and expressions that young people use is known as 若者言葉(Wakamono kotoba). It literally means “words of the young people”. The concept is like a form of Japanese slang but differs in […]
How to Say – Can I return or exchange this Item in Japanese – Video Guide
Shopping in Japan as a tourist or a short term resident can be daunting – especially if you don’t know how to communicate with staff in Japanese.This guide will help you to learn a useful phrase so that you can ask the shop staff if you can return or exchange items.In Japan, store return policies […]
How to ask “What are you lining up for” in Japanese?
In Japan, you can often see people lining up for something. No matter whether you are at a train station or waiting in a public toilet, you always need to line up and wait. Sometimes, it can be confusing when the line is too long or there are too many lines around you. In this […]
Body Parts in Japanese – How to Say “head, hand ,leg…” in Japanese
In the previous blog, we introduced some facial features in Japanese, in this blog, you will be learning the various body parts in Japanese. You will also be learning some Japanese expressions which include the use of body parts List of basic words for body parts in Japanese Japanese Pronunciation English あたま Atama Head くび […]
Facial Features in Japanese – How to Say Nose, Mouth, Eyes… in Japanese? – Illustrated Guide
Click Here to join our 30 day challenge to learn Hiragana In Japanese, there are many expressions that use facial features and body parts to convey meanings. In this blog article, you will be learning the facial features in Japanese. You will also be learning some Japanese expressions which include facial features. Facial Features in […]
Intermediate Japanese Grammar Guide Part II
Welcome to our Intermediate Japanese Grammar Guide Series Part II! Believe that you have read Part I. Here are the grammar points that we will be learning today:N+らしい/っぽい/みたい～というより/といっても～わりに/～なんかN + からすると Grammar point 1: N+らしい/っぽい/みたい To convey the meaning of an object or person looking like something or being similar to something in Japanese, we can […]