Japanese grammar
Are You Saying It Right? How to Say “Congratulations” in Japanese
Learn how to say “おめでとうございます” naturally in Japanese, from casual friends to formal business, New Year greetings, and special life events.
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Explore reading practices, grammar breakdowns, and useful phrases to support your Japanese learning journey. New posts added regularly!
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三が日 – How Japanese People Start the New Year
Learn about 三が日 (Sanganichi), the first three days of the New Year in Japan, including traditions like hatsumode, osechi, and kakizome, in easy Japanese. 🎍
Japanese grammar
Special Ways to Count Years in Japan : 元号 and 干支
Discover how Japan names years using 元号 and 干支. Learn the era system, zodiac animals, and how Japanese people talk about the year.
Japanese grammar
Expressions & Phrases at the End of the Year
Learn common Japanese end-of-year expressions, their meanings, and when to use them—plus the key difference between Japanese and English New Year greetings.
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大晦日の過ごし方｜How Japanese People Spend New Year’s Eve
Learn how Japanese people spend Omisoka (New Year’s Eve), including family time, TV shows, Joya no Kane, and Toshikoshi soba traditions.
Japanese grammar
How to Make Someone Do: Causative Form
Learn how to make or let someone do something in Japanese with clear explanations, verb rules, examples, and tips using causative sentences.
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忘年会｜ How Japan Ends the Year in the Unique Way
Bonenkai explained in simple English. Learn about Japan’s year-end parties, food, drinking culture, and how people end the year together.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “Ways of Doing” in Japanese
Japanese grammar made simple: learn ～方 and 方法 to express ways of doing, with examples, explanations, and common mistakes.
Blog in Japanese
やっと会えました｜A Moment That Made My Work Truly Special
Meeting my Japanese students in person for the first time! Sharing food, laughter, and unforgettable moments at a yakitori izakaya in Japan.