Language | WELL SAID Jun 16, 2020
Whether it's 'ni shite mo' or 'ni shiro,' this structure has you covered
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Two structures handle the idea of "whether this or that" in both casual and formal situations.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Jun 9, 2020
Japan considers anti-cyberbullying steps after Netflix cast member death
A Kyodo article explores the language of cyberbullying and notes government views on what should be done.
Language | WELL SAID Jun 9, 2020
Look on with awe at the versatility of the 'mono da' structure
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The structure "mono da" can be shortened to "mon da" in conversation, though women tend to use "mono ne."
National / Social Issues Jun 8, 2020
Long-term expats in Hamamatsu less confident in Japanese than interns
Over three quarters of those not studying the language said they would like to, with 44 percent saying they had no time to do so because of work.
National / Media | Japan Pulse Jun 6, 2020
'This is a pen': Taking a preposterous COVID-19 hypothesis to another level on social media
by Patrick St. Michel
Social media users clamor to produce parodies of pronunciation re-enactment.
Language | BILINGUAL Jun 2, 2020
Go big when you're clearing out your space
by Leo Howard
After sitting at home for two months, you may finally be up to getting rid of some of those big items you don't need.
Language | WELL SAID Jun 2, 2020
Totally express yourself in Japanese with 'shimau'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The verb ending "shimau" and "chau" patterns help to express things that have been done totally and completely.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Jun 2, 2020
Students and graduates launch multilingual website on COVID-19
A Kyodo article looks at a student initiative to help non-Japanese people in Tokyo understand what is going on with the novel coronavirus here.
Language | BILINGUAL May 26, 2020
'Kowai,' 'fuan' and language in the 'new normal'
by Haruka Murayama
The words people are using to express their anxieties reflect the sense of desperation that they are feeling.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO May 26, 2020
Fears grow over heatstroke caused by wearing masks in summer
A Kyodo article looks at a warning from medical experts worried about heat stroke patients and coronavirus patients overwhelming hospitals this summer
Language | BILINGUAL May 19, 2020
Relieving stress with the help of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
by Dana Macalanda and Jasmin Pendon
Animal Crossing: New Horizon has been a stress relief for people looking to escape the current pandemic. Its puns are great, too.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO May 19, 2020
Fitness gear in high demand as Japan looks to stay fit amid crisis
A Kyodo article looks at the trend toward purchasing exercise equipment and introduces gym-related Japanese.