Blog in Japanese
今週末の予定 – My weekend plan
A busy student shares their weekend plan to relax, read, meet a friend at a café, study for JLPT N4, clean, and recharge before the week begins.
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Explore reading practices, grammar breakdowns, and useful phrases to support your Japanese learning journey. New posts added regularly!
Japanese grammar
Special Honorific Verbs in Japanese
Learn essential Japanese honorific verbs like 召し上がる and ご覧になる that completely replace regular forms to show deep respect in formal speech.
Blog in Japanese
こどもの日 – Children’s Day in Japan
Children’s Day in Japan is on May 5th. Families celebrate children’s health with koinobori, kashiwa mochi, and wishes for a strong, happy future.
Japanese grammar
たらどうですか vs ほうがいいです – Should in Japanese
Learn how to give advice in Japanese using 〜たらどうですか and 〜ほうがいいです. Understand the difference, usage, and natural example sentences.
Blog in Japanese
母の日 – Mother’s Day in Japan
Mother’s Day in Japan, celebrated on the second Sunday of May, is a day to express gratitude, give gifts like carnations, and show love and appreciation to mothers.
Japanese grammar
〜んです to Have Natural Conversations in Japanese
Learn how to use 〜んです in Japanese to sound more natural, explain reasons, and ask questions with nuance. Includes examples and practice!
Japanese grammar
Describing Frequency in Japanese
Learn how to describe how often you do things in Japanese using 〜ことがある, いつも, ときどき, and more. Great for everyday conversation practice!
Blog in Japanese
日本のコンビニ – Convenience Stores in Japan
Discover why Japanese convenience stores are famous worldwide! Learn about their services, seasonal treats, and why they are loved by everyone.
Japanese grammar
Japanese Onomatopoeia: What is 擬音語 and 擬態語?
Learn about Japanese onomatopoeia! Discover 擬音語 and 擬態語 to express sounds, feelings, and textures like a native speaker in daily conversation.