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.
Topic
N4
Study material for the JLPT N4 level: grammar, natural expressions and reading practice to move beyond the basics.
Blog in Japanese
帰省 – The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Holiday Homecoming
Kisei is the Japanese tradition of returning home for holidays. Learn when it happens and how it impacts travel in Japan.
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.
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
Is AI Really Useful to Improve our Speaking Skills?
See how AI in daily life in Japan is changing how we work, shop, study, and live—often without us even noticing.
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
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.