Language | WELL SAID May 19, 2020
It would be great if you could master 'to ii'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
A grammar lesson looks at the structures "X to ii" and X-ba yokatta no ni" as was of suggesting an outcome would be good.
National May 16, 2020
Language schools struggling to survive as virus keeps students out of Japan
Many of the approximately 800 Japanese-language schools are struggling because they can't get new students due to the virus.
National / Social Issues May 13, 2020
Virus cuts off educational support for Japan's children of foreign descent
Teachers and support staff face funding and communication difficulties in efforts to teach students with limited Japanese skills.
Language | WELL SAID May 12, 2020
The adjective 'hoshii' is something you'll want to remember
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Adding "hoshii" to a verb can help you express an informal request or wish in a different way than the "~tai" form.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO May 12, 2020
While Japanese commuters are worried about the coronavirus, they continued to travel into work and school, according to a Kyodo article.
Language | MORNING ENGLISH May 5, 2020
Universities look at ways to deal with learning during the pandemic in a ready-to-go English lesson that includes questions and discussion topics.
Language | WELL SAID May 5, 2020
We can't say you don't have to learn 'nakute mo ii'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The structures "nakute mo ii desu" and "hitsuyō wa arimasen" let people know they're not obliged to do something.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO May 5, 2020
Study guides flying off shelves amid coronavirus school closures
Sales of study guides went up in March, according to news reports. Take a look at the vocabulary for studying at home and sales.
Language | BILINGUAL May 5, 2020
Looking for the right words during the pandemic
by Haruka Murayama
Many English-speaking leaders have been using war terminology when discussing the coronavirus, but politicians in Japan have their own way of speaking to the public.
Language | BILINGUAL Apr 28, 2020
Getting a party rolling in Japan
by Daniel Morales
You may not have any big events coming up, but we could end up video-conferencing weddings in Japan before long. Here are some tips to help you if you're selected to direct the proceedings.
Language | WELL SAID Apr 28, 2020
'Nashi ni' and 'nuki de' will help you do without
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The "nashi ni" structure can sound somewhat formal, so you wouldn't necessarily use it when you want to hold the bacon on a pasta dish. That's where "nuki de" comes in.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Apr 28, 2020
A Kyodo article looks at efforts to try to help young women who are afraid to go home amid requests to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak.