Greetings are important in many cultures and languages, and Japan is no different. There are many Japanese greetings, each with its own unique rules of usage. It’s important to master Japanese greetings if you plan to live and study in Japan. Whether you are living in Japan or just visiting for a short time, Japanese…

You may have heard this word, すごい (sugoi) on many occasions. For example, maybe in anime, Japanese TV reality shows, or when you read Japanese news. It’s true! In everyday life, the word すごい (sugoi) is actually spoken a lot. If you’ve studied Japanese a lot, you may even have heard or read many examples…

If you are considering taking a Japanese language exam to evaluate your skills, the JLPT would be a great choice. More than 1 million people take this test every year. People take the JLPT to measure their own level of proficiency, to get a job, to get a raise, to get a promotion, or for…

If you pay attention to Japanese conversation, you can find numerous “hai” in just 5 minutes of conversation. As you may already know, はい “hai” is an expression that can be used to bring agreement to almost anything. But this magic word has more than one function that can be used everywhere in everyday life….

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When learning Japanese, you may often hear the phrase “どこですか? doko desu ka?” Do you know what it means and how it is used? What does it actually do? For example, is it important to know this phrase? The interrogative phrase “どこですか? (doko desu ka?)” may sound easy. However, if you master it, you can…

Hi! When you watch J-Drama or Anime, have you ever heard the phrase “Gochisousama”? Or when you read basic Japanese sayings, have you ever come across the word “Gochisousama”? Yes, Gochisousama is often said by many Japanese people after finishing a meal. This phrase is a must when learning basic Japanese. Do you know what…

If you have been to Japan, you may have noticed that sentences are made up of different characters. Some words seem to be written with complicated Chinese characters. And others seem to be written with much simpler characters. The modern Japanese writing system consists of kanji, hiragana, and katakana. For Japanese beginners, in addition to…

“Kawaii かわいい”, “Oishii おいしい”, I think you already know these two Japanese expressions that are widely used to describe anything that is “cute” and “delicious”. What about “かっこいい (kakkoii)”? Have you ever heard this Japanese phrase used while walking down the street? Or during a conversation with a group of people? We all can’t deny…