Language | BILINGUAL Aug 26, 2019
Focus, breathe and learn some Japanese
by Haruka Murayama
With modern life getting ever more hectic, yoga and meditation are popular ways to unwind, and knowing the terminology will help you de-stress.
Language | WELL SAID Aug 26, 2019
A great way to describe exceptions and surprising happenings
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
Using "ni shite" can help describe someone or something who stands out from the norm or can be used to highlight a surprising fact.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Aug 26, 2019
We look at rising numbers of female workers in Japan and the country's unemployment rate.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Aug 25, 2019
The subtleties that bedeviled St. Francis
by William Lang
There's a certain script that you need to follow when interacting in Japanese. It's a shame nobody told St. Francis Xavier.
National Aug 21, 2019
Japanese-language students from South Asian countries see plunge in visa approval rates
The drop in approved visas appears to reflect a government effort to crack down on foreign nationals who enter the nation to work under the guise of being students.
Language | BILINGUAL Aug 19, 2019
Schedule some time to learn the uses of 'yotei'
by Kaori Shoji
The word "yotei" can translate as "schedule" in English, but it also means "plans." That makes it very useful in and out of the office.
Language | WELL SAID Aug 19, 2019
Don't sweat phrases that use the word 'ase'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
"Asedaku," "ase-kkaki," "asebamu" ... all of these words indicate that you're working up a sweat. Just how much sweat depends on the temperature and your nerves.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Aug 19, 2019
We look at Japanese-language coverage of the Will Eisner Awards.
Language | BILINGUAL Aug 5, 2019
There's more than just page numbers in the index of a Japanese literary magazine
by Daniel Morales
Folding out with a wealth of linguistic and cultural lessons, the index can act as a makeshift classroom for the imaginative.
Language | WELL SAID Aug 5, 2019
Learning how to use 'ureshii' and 'tanoshii' is an enjoyable experience
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The adjectives "ureshii" and "tanoshii" are used specifically to mean "happy and "enjoyable," respectively. When it comes to fun times, though, there's a slight difference in how they are interpreted.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Aug 5, 2019
The world of television gives a nod (two nods, to be precise) to Japan's most well-known decluttering expert.
National Aug 1, 2019
Japan to toughen eligibility standards for Japanese-language schools
The Immigration Services Agency said Thursday it will toughen eligibility standards for Japanese-language schools that can accept foreign students, effective Sept. 1. The stricter standards will require 70 percent or more of the students who complete the courses to proceed to universities, get jobs in ...