Japanese grammar
What Does 〜に比べて Mean? Japanese Comparison Made Simple
Learn how to use the Japanese comparison expression 〜に比べて with simple explanations, examples, and natural sentences for daily conversation.
NihongoNana Blog
Blog
Explore reading practices, grammar breakdowns, and useful phrases to support your Japanese learning journey. New posts added regularly!
Blog in Japanese
今年の漢字 – The Kanji of the Year 2025
Japan’s 2025 Kanji of the Year is “熊” (bear). Learn why this character was chosen and what it says about this year’s events and daily life.
Japanese grammar
Sentence Ending Particles ね, よ, and よね – Make Your Japanese Sound Natural
Learn how Japanese sentence-ending particles ね, よ, and よね work to express agreement, emphasis, and confirmation in natural everyday conversations.
Blog in Japanese
インフルエンザ予防 – Easy Ways to Avoid the Flu
Learn simple flu prevention tips used in Japan, including handwashing, masks, ventilation, healthy habits, and vaccines to stay safe during winter.
Japanese grammar
Daily Japanese Conversation Phrases You Need to Know
Discover natural Japanese expressions you hear daily. Learn meanings, examples, and how to use phrases like やっぱり, なんか, とりあえず.
Blog in Japanese
冬の必需品 – Useful Winter Items You Need for Japan’s Cold
Discover useful winter items in Japan, including kairo, heaters, humidifiers, yutanpo, and bath additives, to stay warm and enjoy the cold season.
Japanese grammar
Expressing Surprise in Japanese: Meaning and Usage of 〜なんて／〜とは
Learn how to express surprise in Japanese using 〜なんて and 〜とは. Clear examples, nuances, a practice quiz for N4–N3 learners.
Blog in Japanese
年賀状の楽しみ方 – How to Enjoy New Year Cards
Learn about preparing Japanese New Year’s cards (nengajo) in simple N5-level Japanese. Easy explanation, traditions, and steps for sending your own card.
Japanese grammar
Stay Warm with Japanese! Easy Winter Vocabulary You Should Know
Learn essential Japanese winter vocabulary like snow, frost, ice, blizzard, and freeze, plus a simple story and examples to help you practice.