It’s simple but essential for building correct Japanese sentences.

Hot springs (onsen) are one of the highlights of traveling in Japan.

Greetings are essential in Japanese communication.

Using simple Japanese phrases will make your stay smoother and leave a good impression.

"は" (pronounced "wa") is one of the most common particles in Japanese.

"が" is one of the most common particles in Japanese.

Once screamed so hard at an audition that judges laughed.

Once attempted a Guinness World Record for most lines recorded.

Tone, context, and endings shape the meaning.

it’s a multipurpose cushion phrase: agreement, backchannel, buying time, soft disagreement, topic shift, or hedging.

Tone and context matter a lot.

If you use “iie” exactly like “no,” it can sometimes sound too cold or unnatural.

Katakana also originated from kanji, just like hiragana.

She belonged to the art club during her school days.

He joined the Himawari Theatre Group in elementary school.

Saori Hayami loved music and books since childhood.

Natsuki Hanae loved anime and games since childhood.

What is the origin of Japanese hiragana?

this phrase is also used in some surprising situations.

“hai” has a much wider range of meanings and uses.

Did you know that Japanese has many ambiguous expressions?

speaking too politely can make people feel distant or formal.

For learners of Japanese, this can be truly chaotic!

Understanding onomatopoeia will make your experience of Japanese much more colorful and vivid.

Your choice of first-person pronoun can dramatically change the impression you give and the overall mood of your conversation.

It’s a special particle unique to Japanese.

It’s a special particle unique to Japanese.

It’s a special particle unique to Japanese.

A Multifunctional Japanese Particle.

The Japanese Particle for Direction.

Quick Answer: Use “Watashi” If Unsure!

Vending machines seem to be everywhere you look.

In Japan, when spring comes, you’ll see many people walking around wearing masks.

In Japanese society, there are countless "invisible rules"

In anime, these endings get super exaggerated to make characters more memorable and unique!

Want to sound like your favorite “dere” character?

Have you ever met a character in anime who covers one eye?

the Kansai dialect, famous for its energy, humor, and unique phrases!

Many of these lines are perfect for studying real Japanese.

Anime is a big part of Japanese pop culture.

It was my first time visiting this famous park in Tokyo.

I went to Shinagawa Aquarium with a friend.