Japan has a reputation for being an extremely polite and formal country. On the surface the culture seems very hospitable – but what about when it isn’t? Like any other language, there are Japanese insults and ways to be rude in Japanese. This article is primarily concerned with helping Japanese learners avoid being rude or […]

Unlike English, Japanese has multiple different ways to say the word “and” depending on its use in the sentence. For example it looks different when connecting actions, naming nouns, or listing reasons. In this article we are going to be looking at how to do the latter using 〜し〜し. In Japanese, 〜し〜し is often used […]

Are you learning Japanese and want to know how to express sentiments like “I wish”? In learning or speaking any language, being able to express yourself and your own wishes is important for communication. For Japanese it can be difficult because it is such an ambiguous language. If you have been studying Japanese for a […]