Japanese grammar
Did You Know? Powerful Ways to Say “Help” in Japanese
Learn how to say “to help” in Japanese with clear examples of 手伝う, 助ける, 手を貸す, and more, and understand the nuance behind each word.
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Beginner
Japanese lessons and reading practice for beginners: simple grammar, everyday words and easy Japanese posts with furigana.
Japanese grammar
Sound More Natural in Japanese: How to Use といえば Correctly
Learn how to use Nといえば in Japanese to say “speaking of X.” Simple explanations, natural examples, and practice exercises for daily conversation.
Japanese grammar
Never Get Japanese Dates Wrong Again: 年・月・日 Made Simple
Struggling with Japanese dates? Learn how to say years, months, and days (年・月・日) with simple examples and practice exercises.
Japanese grammar
Are You Saying It Right? How to Say “Congratulations” in Japanese
Learn how to say “おめでとうございます” naturally in Japanese, from casual friends to formal business, New Year greetings, and special life events.
Japanese grammar
Special Ways to Count Years in Japan : 元号 and 干支
Discover how Japan names years using 元号 and 干支. Learn the era system, zodiac animals, and how Japanese people talk about the year.
Japanese grammar
Expressions & Phrases at the End of the Year
Learn common Japanese end-of-year expressions, their meanings, and when to use them—plus the key difference between Japanese and English New Year greetings.
Japanese grammar
How to Make Someone Do: Causative Form
Learn how to make or let someone do something in Japanese with clear explanations, verb rules, examples, and tips using causative sentences.
Japanese grammar
How to Say “Ways of Doing” in Japanese
Japanese grammar made simple: learn ～方 and 方法 to express ways of doing, with examples, explanations, and common mistakes.
Japanese grammar
A Practical Look at 〜か and 〜かどうか
Learn how to use 〜か and 〜かどうか in Japanese to express “whether” or “whether or not,” with clear explanations, examples, and tips.