Top 10 mistakes to avoid when learning Japanese
Top 10 mistakes to avoid when learning Japanese : In today’s online Japanese lesson we are going to look at the top 10 mistakes to avoid when learning Japanese. Getting…
Continue readingWhy is Ha(は) Read as “Wa?”
Why is Ha(は) Read as “Wa?” : We’d all like to think that hiragana and katakana are the easy parts of reading Japanese. For the most part, there are. But…
Continue readingJust a Little Bit: How to Use Chotto ちょっと in Japanese
Just a Little Bit: How to Use Chotto ちょっと in Japanese : ちょっと (chotto) means “a little” or “a bit” in English, but the Japanese use the word in a…
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10 Steps for Learning Japanese: your ultimate guide to learning Japanese. Or well, some help, in case you aren’t quite sure how to start. 10 Steps for Learning Japanese Japanese…
Continue readingAizuchi (相槌): Your New Best Friend
Have you been looking for a way to make your Japanese even more natural and native-sounding? Look no further than aizuchi (相槌)! Aizuchi (相槌): Your New Best Friend Aizuchi are…
Continue readingKanji ON YOMI and KUN YOMI: The Mystery Solved
If you’ve finished learning the hiragana and katakana you are probably about ready to move onto Kanji. You must be really excited? One Kanji has one meaning right? 火 means…
Continue readingRude Words to Avoid Using in Japan
In the society of Japan and its culture, being polite and respectful is very crucial. So when people use crude or rude words in Japan, especially verbally, it causes a…
Continue readingJapanese Question Words: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How
Japanese Question Words: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How : Have you ever wondered how to say question words in Japanese? In English, it’s easy to remember who, what,…
Continue readingDescribing things in Japanese with adjectives
The spiky bush, an aggressive rat, a delicious wine, an Japanese adjective is what you use to describe an object. Very useful for really expressing and describing the appearance and…
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