Learning Japanese

Let's learn spring greetings and words of encouragement! In Japan, spring is said to be the "season of meetings and partings." March is graduation, and April is the time for new beginnings, such as entering school or starting a new job. This time, we will introduce some Japanese phrases that are commonly used in spring. Please try using them in conversation. [Congratulations on your graduation] This is a classic spring phrase.

Today, we will introduce the Japanese word "onomatopoeia," a theme perfect for winter. Onomatopoeia is a Japanese expression that expresses sounds or feelings with "sound-like words." In Japanese, there are many "onomatopoeia" that directly express sounds and sensations. In particular, winter is the season when we "feel the changes in nature with our whole body," such as the cold, snow, and wind, so winter

In my last blog, I wrote about the theme, "Let's explore the roots of words! How did Japanese idioms come about?" This time, I would like to write about proverbs. Have you ever heard of the word "proverbs"? "Proverbs" are short phrases that have been passed down in Japan since ancient times, and they are used as "wisdom for daily life" or "people's wisdom."

Have you ever heard of the word "idiom"? An idiom is an expression that is used in a figurative sense that is different from the original meaning of the word. For example, "to be smart," "to act like oneself," and "to cut corners" are expressions that we often hear in our daily lives. However, if you think about it, "to cut one's head" is a little

Have you ever used Japanese stationery? Japanese stationery is popular all over the world for being "cute" and "easy to use." Today, we will explain why Japanese stationery is so popular and introduce some recommended items. [Why is Japanese stationery so popular?] ① From cutely designed notebooks, pens, stickers, and erasers,

What does "Jimejime" mean? In Japan, the rainy season known as "tsuyu" begins around June. It rains almost every day, and the air feels heavy. At times like these, the word Japanese people often use is "Jimejime." This "Jimejime" is one of the expressions known as "onomatopoeia" in Japanese. What is onomatopoeia?

Recently, the Japanese language school Clover Academy in Yotsubashi, Osaka, held a speech contest and cultural festival. One student each from the beginner-intermediate course and the intermediate-advanced course participated in the speech contest, and the students demonstrated the results of their daily studies and delivered speeches with confidence and dignity.

It seems that it is often a little difficult for foreigners to pronounce Japanese names correctly. While some names have beautiful sounds and deep meanings, it can be hard to know how to read them or what gender they are. Because of this, it seems that they can have a hard time remembering and pronouncing names. In this article, we will introduce some names that foreigners often have trouble with!

For those who are studying Japanese, I wish there was a way to make their daily studies fun and effective... I'm sure there are many people who are searching for such a thing. Today, I would like to introduce a website where you can learn about Japanese society and culture while studying Japanese. It is a website called NHK News Web Easy.

How do you study Japanese? Here are some effective ways for foreigners to learn Japanese. 1. Practical conversation [Find a conversation partner] Find a Japanese friend or language exchange partner and learn through real conversation. By using real Japanese, you can improve your English.