They might have the same meaning, but sou そう, mitai みたい, rashii らしい and ppoiっぽい have different nuances and distinctions.  

From understanding the exam format to studying effectively, I’ll explain in detail how I passed JLPT N4, the resources I used and how I stayed motivated. 

How do you say, “I want” in Japanese — or express desire?

Prefer learning Japanese through colorful charts and visuals? You might be a visual learner.

Introduce at least 5 people to get Coto Coupons for lesson packages!

Created as a day to honor and give thanks to the blessings of the mountains, Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) was officially announced in 2014. Here’s what the holiday is about, and how you can celebrate it in Tokyo.

Celebrated every year on March 3, Hinamatsuri goes by different names: Japan’s Doll Festival, Girl’s Day and formerly Peach Festival (Momo no Sekku).

これ, それ, あれ and どれ (kore, sore and are) is “this” and “that” for physical objects. But what happens if you’re talking about something that isn’t there, like an idea or a memory?