Learning Japanese through textbooks and online lessons is incomplete if you cannot express yourself clearly. Because Japanese is a very unique language, beginners might find it challenging to converse in Japanese without hesitation. During the initial days of learning a foreign language, we usually find it difficult to express ourselves while speaking in that language. […]
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13 Japanese words that are used in English
Even if you do not speak Japanese, you might be using Japanese words in your daily life without even knowing. Have you heard of the term ‘loanwords’ or 外来語 (gairaigo)? According to the online Oxford Dictionary, a loanword is “a word adopted from a foreign language with little or no modification“. Japanese language has contributed many […]
Business Japanese – Keigo | 敬語
Keigo, which means “respectful language” in Japanese, is an important aspect of the language. Politeness is an integral part of the Japanese society, and hence using ‘respectful’ and ‘polite’ language is of utmost importance for them. Keigo is mainly used when talking to people outside one’s group – customers, clients, seniors or highly respected people. Keigo […]
Japanese Grammar Lesson – ending of a sentence | 文末
In this Japanese grammar lesson, let us take a look at some patterns in which sentences end. We will learn about three special types sentence ending patterns: ～と思う, ～（の）ではない（だろう）か and～そうです. Although not all Japanese sentences end in the above mentioned patterns, these are some cases that need to be studied in order to understand Japanese […]
Japanese grammar and sentence pattern
We learn about particles in the beginner’s level, but do we always use them correctly? Not being able to choose the correct particle or grammar pattern when constructing a sentence, is a common problem faced by many Japanese language students. Let’s face it, even after you have reached an intermediate or advanced level, there are […]
JLPT N1 Grammar |文法
It has been a long time since I posted a something about Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Let’s get down to some serious JLPT N1 preparations . There are three types of questions in JLPT N1 grammar section. The first type (文法形式の判断) judges your ability to choose the correct grammar format. The second pattern (文の組み立て) tests […]
Daily Japanese in 15 minutes | Lesson 3
This lesson is a continuation of the previous one. Here you will learn how to ask directions. KOKO – here SOKO – there ASOKO – over there DOKO – where KUUKOO WA DOKO DESU KA? – where is the airport? KOCHIRA or KOCCHI – this way or this one SOCHIRA or SOCCHI – that way […]
Daily Japanese in 15 minutes | Lesson 2
In lesson 2 you will learn some Japanese words which are useful while moving around in Japan. At the Airport KUUKOO – airport (pron. KOO-CO) KOKUSAI – international (KU is short) KOKUNAI – domestic (KU is short) HIKOOKI – airplane (pron. HE-CO-KI) PASUPOOTO – passport (pron. pas’-po-toe) BIZA – visa BOODINGU PASU – boarding pass […]
Daily Japanese in 15 minutes | Lesson 1
This lesson is for busy people who are traveling to Japan for business or leisure. Not many Japanese people speak English, hence you might face a situation which would require you to know some basic Japanese words and phrases. This quick Japanese language lesson will help you to learn Japanese on the go. Devote fifteen […]
Introduce yourself in Japanese – Nihongo de Jikoshōkai shimashō
Hi everyone! In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in simple and easy Japanese. Don’t worry if you cannot speak Japanese at all; the following sentences will teach you basic Japanese. Hi – kon’nichiwa こんにちは。 Nice to meet you (meeting for the first time)– hajimemashite はじめまして。 I am Sakuramani (your name) – […]