Blog in Japanese
日本の天皇 – Japan’s Emperor: Heart of the Nation
Learn about the Emperor of Japan. This blog post explains the Emperor’s role, the Imperial Family, history, and cultural importance.
Topic
N4
Study material for the JLPT N4 level: grammar, natural expressions and reading practice to move beyond the basics.
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.
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.
Blog in Japanese
福男・福女 – A Unique New Year Race in Japan
Discover Japan’s New Year tradition of Fuku-otoko and Fuku-onna, a lively shrine race to choose the year’s luckiest people. Fun, culture, and tradition explained.
Blog in Japanese
三が日 – How Japanese People Start the New Year
Learn about 三が日 (Sanganichi), the first three days of the New Year in Japan, including traditions like hatsumode, osechi, and kakizome, in easy Japanese. 🎍
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.
Blog in Japanese
忘年会｜ How Japan Ends the Year in the Unique Way
Bonenkai explained in simple English. Learn about Japan’s year-end parties, food, drinking culture, and how people end the year together.
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.