Language | BILINGUAL Jul 29, 2019
When Japanese goes to the dogs ... and the cats
by Louise George Kittaka
If you want to pet a stranger's dog, it's better to know how to ask permission first.
Language | WELL SAID Jul 29, 2019
Joining Japanese sentences is easy if you learn the difference between 'sore de' and 'soko de'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The terms "sore de" and "soko de" translate as "and so" or "therefore," but there's a slight difference between their nuances.
Language | BILINGUAL Jul 22, 2019
Japanese features a lot of ways to complain about the heat in summer
by Kaori Shoji
As we make the shift from 梅雨 (tsuyu, rainy season) to 夏本番 (natsu honban, summertime in earnest), you'll find that the weather will take center stage in many Japanese conversations.
Language | WELL SAID Jul 22, 2019
With some luck you'll master the Japanese words for good fortune
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
If you're going to play the 福引 (ふくびき, lottery) in Japan, you're going to need some 運 (うん, luck). ...
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Jul 22, 2019
t the general meeting held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the 25th, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) effectively decided to include breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing as additional events for the 2024 Paris Olympics just as the organizing committee proposed.
Language | BILINGUAL Jul 8, 2019
Get in tune with the sound of Japanese vocabulary
by Daniel Morales
Certain Japanese words sound like they should represent an action, can you guess what a word means by how it's pronounced?
Language | WELL SAID Jul 8, 2019
The Japanese verb 'kuru' comes in many forms
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The irregular verb "kuru" (to come) changes sound and structure depending on the context. And once you learn the rules of using it, prepare to break them.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Jul 8, 2019
A look at an article that points out how Japanese officials should help the foreign residents of their cities and towns.
Language | WELL SAID Jul 1, 2019
'Kireru' is a cut above other Japanese verbs
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
When you're out of breath, losing your temper or can't stand the tension in the room, the verb "kireru" can help describe the situation.
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Jul 1, 2019
Japan offers highest paid paternity leave in the world, but few take it
Read an article on parental leave and pick up some vocabulary related to raising kids in the modern world.
Language | BILINGUAL Jun 24, 2019
The Japanese words 'mono' and 'koto' can make things tricky
by Paul Dargan
Both "mono" and "koto" mean "thing" in Japanese, but they're used in different ways. And the thing is, nuance matters.
Language | WELL SAID Jun 24, 2019
The ugly truth behind using 'mittomonai' and 'kakkowarui'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The words "mittomonai" and "kakkowarui" are used when behavior or appearance is unbecoming, but the former carries more shame.