Japanese grammar
Japanese Phrases to Wish a Happy New Year
Learn essential Japanese phrases like よいお年を & 明けましておめでとうございます to wish a Happy New Year and embrace cultural traditions!
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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
Japanese Superstitions and Their Meanings
Discover the fascinating world of Japanese superstitions! Learn about the meanings behind unlucky numbers, chopstick taboos, good luck charms, and more. Dive into cultural traditions that shape daily life in Japan.
Japanese grammar
Learn Japanese Idioms Related to Nature
Explore beautiful Japanese idioms inspired by nature. Learn their meanings, usage, and life lessons to sound fluent and connect with Japanese culture!
Japanese grammar
Comparison in Japanese: How to Use より and ほうが
Learn how to make natural comparisons in Japanese with the simple structure A のほうが B より ~です, covering adjectives and verbs. Perfect for learners!
Japanese grammar
Mastering Japanese Conjunctions: それで、なぜなら、しかし
Master Japanese conjunctions それで, なぜなら, しかし! Learn their meanings, uses, and examples to make your sentences natural and coherent. Start practicing today!
Japanese grammar
これ、それ、あれ、どれ: This and That in Japanese
Learn how to use これ, それ, あれ, どれ and their modifiers この, その, あの, どの in Japanese with clear explanations, charts, and example sentences!
Japanese grammar
When to Use Polite Speech and Casual Speech
Learn the different levels of politeness in Japanese—敬語, 普通, and タメ語—and when to use each to navigate social situations appropriately.
Japanese grammar
Japanese Way to Make Apologies
Learn common Japanese phrases for apologizing, from casual “ごめんなさい (Gomen nasai)” to formal “申し訳ございません (Mōshiwake gozaimasen)” with examples and contexts.
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好きな映画 – My Favorite Movies in Japanese
A story about discovering new movie genres with a colleague through shared film recommendations. Learn vocabulary for movies and emotions in Japanese.