Japanese grammar
How to Express the Five Senses in Japanese with ～がする
Learn how to use ～がする in Japanese to express the five senses—sound, voice, smell, taste, and feeling. Natural examples and tips make speaking more fluent.
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Nana Takagi
Nana Takagi is a Japanese teacher and the creator of NihongoNana. She makes short, easy Japanese lessons for learners around the world on this blog, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and teaches private online lessons.
Japanese grammar
Here is the difference : ～たり～たり vs ～とか～とか in Japanese
Learn the difference between ～たり～たりする and ～とか～とかする in Japanese. Understand their nuance, usage, and natural examples.
Japanese grammar
Master ～ようにする : Effort and Habits in Japanese
Learn how to use ～ようにする in Japanese to express effort, habits, and goals. Master this grammar to sound natural and intentional.
Japanese grammar
What’s the Difference Between 知る and 分かる?
Learn the key difference between 知る and 分かる in Japanese. Understand when to use each verb to sound natural and fluent.
Japanese grammar
How to Use ～ばよかった to Express Regret (“I Wish I Had…”)
Learn how to use ～ばよかった in Japanese to express regret or missed chances. Say “I wish I had…” or “I should have…” naturally.
Japanese grammar
大きい vs 大きな: Which One is Correct?
Learn the difference between 大きい and 大きな in Japanese. Both mean “big,” but their usage and nuance aren’t always the same.
Blog in Japanese
お米が高すぎる – Rice is too Expensive
Japan’s rice shortage explained: 5kg prices jump 2,200–2,400 to 3,800–4,800 yen; heat hurt quality, supply uneven, panic buying spread; stores ration.
Blog in Japanese
夏休みの宿題 – Summer Homework in Japan
Discover how Japan’s traditional summer homework like book reports and kanji drills has changed, with less focus on assignments and more on experiences.
Blog in Japanese
川に行ってはいけない日 – Days You Shouldn’t Go to Rivers in Japan
Discover why people in Japan avoid rivers during Obon. Learn the cultural beliefs and real dangers behind this summer tradition.