Japanese grammar
～時（とき）: “When Something Happens” in Japanese
Learn how to use ～時（とき） in Japanese to say “when something happens,” with clear examples, tips, and common mistakes for natural conversation.
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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
Listing Reasons in Japanese : ～し、それに
Learn how to use ～し and ～し、それに in Japanese to list reasons naturally. Understand the difference and practice with easy examples.
Japanese grammar
Easy / Difficult to Do in Japanese: ～やすい / ～にくい
Learn how to use ～やすい and ～にくい in Japanese to say something is easy or difficult to do, with clear examples and practice sentences.
Japanese grammar
How to Say You’re Good or Bad at Something in Japanese
Learn how to say you’re good or bad at something in Japanese using 上手, 下手, 得意, and 苦手. Includes examples, charts, and practice exercises.
Japanese grammar
Master How to Say : More than, As not as in Japanese
Learn how to compare things in Japanese using ～より, ～のほうが, and ～ほど with clear examples, structures, and practice prompts.
Blog in Japanese
カフェ vs 喫茶店 – What’s the difference?
Learn about Japanese kissaten (traditional coffee shops), how they differ from cafés, and why their retro atmosphere is so special!
Blog in Japanese
夜の散歩とコンビニ – Night Walk and Convenience Store
I go for night walks every day and check new ice creams and snacks at the convenience store. Refreshing, fun, and full of summer trends!
Blog in Japanese
明日は日本語の試験ですね！ – JLPT tomorrow!
A message from Nana for everyone taking the JLPT tomorrow — trust your hard work, stay calm, and give it your best. You’ve got this!
Blog in Japanese
七夕ってなに？ – What is Tanabata in Japan?
Tanabata is a Japanese festival on July 7. Write wishes on tanzaku and enjoy the romantic story of Orihime and Hikoboshi.