Expressing what you've been thinking about doing with 'to omotte-iru' and '-tai to omotte iru'
Using the "tai" verb ending expresses desire in Japanese, but adding "omotte-iru" can help convey the idea that your wants are not spontaneous.
The city of Iki, Nagasaki Prefecture, issued a climate emergency declaration on Sept. 26 and expressed its resolve to tackle problems posed by climate change.
The Ceremony of Accession offers a chance to use some high-ranking vocabulary
Earlier this year we were treated to the use of Japanese that is used exclusively with the emperor. As enthronement celebrations continue, so do our opportunities to use such royal language.
Number of Japanese-language institutions soars in Asia, survey finds
About 3.85 million people studied Japanese at a record 18,604 institutions overseas in fiscal 2018, with the number of institutions soaring in Asia, according to a survey released this week. The number of Japanese-language institutions jumped nearly fourfold to 818 in Vietnam from the previous ...
A podcast that talks to bilingual people about studying Japanese and working in Japan
Some people hit the books and some people hire a personal teacher. In any case, there are many paths to becoming fluent in Japanese.
Speak Japanese with certainty by using 'zettai'
The word "zettai" has a feeling of absoluteness and certainty that can emphasize the confidence you have in what you're saying.
LGBTQ welcoming space opens in Tokyo as Rugby World Cup starts
A Japanese news report focuses on the opening of Pride House Tokyo in Harajuku.
Sing your way to fluency in Japanese
Some people will tell you to watch TV to improve your Japanese, but the real classroom is a karaoke box.
Figuring out how to count objects in Japanese? There are numerous ways
There's no one way to count in Japanese, it just depends on what you're counting. The most standard comes with a "tsu" on the end.
For the first time in 38 years a pope is visiting Japan. Read about his plans in Japanese.
Ramen is the way to go for your post-pub grub
Looking for a bite to eat after celebrating your team's rugby win? Ramen is worth a try.
Vary your way of emphasis with 'totemo' and its cousins
The word "totemo" is a very handy word as it means "very." But it's not the only word that can help you emphasize what you're talking about.
