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日本の文房具 – Japanese Stationery Culture
Discover the cute, convenient, and fun world of Japanese stationery! Learn about popular items, where to buy them, and personal memories of collecting them.
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Explore reading practices, grammar breakdowns, and useful phrases to support your Japanese learning journey. New posts added regularly!
Japanese grammar
How to Say “I Heard…” in Japanese: ～そう / ～って
Learn how to say “I heard…” in Japanese using ～そう and ～って. Understand the differences, examples, and when to use each in daily conversation.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “It Looks…” in Japanese with ～そう
Learn how to use ～そう in Japanese to say “It looks…” or “It seems…” based on appearance. Simple grammar guide with examples for adjectives and verbs.
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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!
Japanese grammar
Using ～ながら vs ～てから in Japanese
Learn the difference between ～ながら (while doing) and ～てから (after doing) in Japanese with clear explanations, examples, and a helpful comparison chart!
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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!
Japanese grammar
How to Say “Before/After Doing Something”
Learn how to say “before” and “after” doing something in Japanese using ～前に and ～後で with clear examples, grammar tips, and easy explanations!
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!
Japanese grammar
Using ～たい and ～たがる to Express Wants
Learn how to express wants in Japanese using ～たい and ～たがる! Understand the difference and see examples to speak more naturally.