Japanese grammar
A Simple Way to Introduce Things with という
Learn how to introduce things in Japanese using the pattern Name という Item, with clear explanations, examples, and tips for natural conversation.
Topic
Beginner
Japanese lessons and reading practice for beginners: simple grammar, everyday words and easy Japanese posts with furigana.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “Can See” & “Can Hear” in Japanese
Learn the difference between 見える・見られる and 聞こえる・聞ける with clear explanations and examples to use “can see” and “can hear” naturally in Japanese.
Japanese grammar
How to Make Gentle Statements: だろう&でしょう
Learn how to use だろう and でしょう to make assumptions in Japanese, with clear explanations, examples, and tips for natural, polite speech.
Blog in Japanese
柳橋市場 – A Local Market in the Heart of Nagoya
Visit Yanagibashi Market in Nagoya, Aichi! Discover fresh seafood, local foods, and the lively atmosphere of one of Japan’s hidden local markets.
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.
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.
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.