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How to Say “I Want” in Japanese Using [Noun] がほしいです

One of the first things people want to say in Japanese is, well… what they…

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How to Learn Japanese in Japan: A Practical Study Guide for Daily Life

In fact, one of the best ways to learn Japanese is to live in Japan.…

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Expressing Location in Japanese: 上に vs 上で, 前に vs 前で

One of the first surprises for Japanese language learners is that “location” isn’t expressed with…

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Is Japanese Hard to Learn? Why It’s Easier Than You Think

I'm sure you've done it yourself and gotten that familiar look: raised eyebrows, a slow…

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Difference Between あります and います for Existence in Japanese

If you’re studying Japanese, you’ll soon encounter two verbs that both translate as “to exist”:…

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Japanese Era Names Explained: History, Meaning, and How They’re Used

Happy New Year from Japan! The New Year is a good time to look at…

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How to Use そうです in Japanese: Meanings, Nuances, and Common Mistakes

Japanese learners bump into そうです early on, but it shows up in so many different…

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How to Answer Japanese Yes/No Questions Correctly with はい and いいえ

Saying yes or no in Japanese seems easy at first. You learn はい for “yes”…

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45 Essential Japanese Phrases for Travelers in Japan

Traveling in Japan is exciting, busy, and full of surprises. Even though many people speak…

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How to Ask Yes/No Questions in Japanese with 〜ですか

Learning to ask simple yes-or-no questions in Japanese is one of the fastest ways to…