Japanese grammar
借りる vs 貸す Borrow, Lend and Rent in Japanese Made Simple
Confused about borrow, lend, and rent in Japanese? Learn how 借りる and 貸す cover all meanings with simple examples and clear explanations.
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Beginner
Japanese lessons and reading practice for beginners: simple grammar, everyday words and easy Japanese posts with furigana.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “Better” in Japanese for Different Situations
Struggling to say “better” in Japanese? Learn natural ways to express improvement, comparison, and nuance with clear examples and practical usage tips!
Japanese grammar
5 Useful Ways to Say “Never” in Japanese
Learn how to say “never” naturally with different expressions. Discover key differences, real examples, and when to use each to sound more fluent and natural.
Japanese grammar
How to Use Adjectives in the Te-form as “And”
Learn how to connect Japanese adjectives using the Te-form to mean “and.” Master い-adjectives and な-adjectives with easy rules and examples.
Japanese grammar
New to Japan? Quick Guide to the Yen
New to Japan? Learn the yen fast with this easy guide to Japanese coins, bills, lucky ¥5 coins, rare ¥2,000 notes, and useful money tips.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “I’m Sick” in Japanese in a Right Way
Don’t say 病気です for “I’m sick”! It implies a serious disease. Learn natural Japanese like 体調が悪い and 具合が悪い with clear, everyday examples.
Japanese grammar
Are You Confused with ながら and つつ? Japanese Made Easy
Learn the difference between 〜ながら and 〜つつ in Japanese: how to form them, when each one sounds natural, and whether you can swap them, with examples.
Japanese grammar
Japanese Money Terms You Must Know Simplified
Master Japanese money vocabulary: 金額 vs 代金 vs 料金 vs 値段 vs 費用 vs 価格. Learn the differences with clear examples, usage tips, and a quick quiz!
Japanese grammar
Ways to Say “Comfortable” in Japanese: Easy Native Phrases
Struggling with “comfortable” in Japanese? Master 快適, 楽, 心地いい, and 居心地がいい with simple examples, clear differences, and real-life usage tips.