Nihongo

A Kyodo article looks at efforts by Japanese museums to collect items that can be used to educate future generations about the pandemic.

The "sō da" structure can help convey hearsay and conjecture in Japanese.

As survivors of the atomic bomb get older, it's hard for them to keep up their important educational activities.

A lot of people are talking about the upcoming U.S. election, so it's time to brush up on your campaign vocabulary.

Once you know the vocabulary used in a Japanese survey, you'll be able to give your opinion on a range of issues.

The "gatera" structure is often used in formal situations and points out that you will do one action because you're already doing another.

Kyodo introduces the first Ainu museum of its kind, which includes a park and memorial facilities.

Tea is such an important part of Japanese culture that it spills into the language on a regular basis.

A good way to express surprise is to use the common Japanese term, "itsu no ma ni ka."

A Kyodo story looks at the success of figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu.

You'll hear the word "tame" pop up a lot in Japanese conversation. Pay attention to the verb that comes before it.

A Kyodo article looks at the new bag-charge rule that hopes to cut down on marine pollution.