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V-stem + やすい: Beginner’s Guide to Saying “Easy to Do” in Japanese

Learn how to use V-stem + やすい to say something is easy to do in Japanese. Clear formation rules, i-adjective conjugations, natural examples, practice drills, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 beginners.

V-stem + nagara (〜ながら): Beginner’s Guide to Saying “While ~ing” in Japanese

Learn V-stem + nagara (〜ながら) to express two actions happening at the same time in Japanese. Clear form rules, same-subject requirement, examples, drills, and common mistakes for N4 beginners.

V-nai de (～ないで): Beginner’s Guide to Saying “Without ~ing” in Japanese

Learn V-ないで to say “without ~ing” in Japanese (plus the formal 〜ずに). Clear steps, natural examples, drills, and pitfalls—perfect for N4 beginners.

Arigato Gozaimasu: How Do You Say Thank You in Japanese

Learn what “arigato gozaimasu” means, how to pronounce it, and the different ways to say thank you in Japanese, from casual to formal expressions.

level1 (N5)

How to Say “It Will Probably…” in Japanese | Using (short) + deshou（〜でしょう）

Deshou (でしょう) in Japanese grammar: learn the (short-form) + deshou pattern to express guess & prediction, see examples, common mistakes, practice drills, and FAQs for JLPT N5-N4 learners.

How to Say “I Intend to” in Japanese | Using V + tsumori da（〜つもりだ）

Learn how to express plans and intentions in Japanese using the grammar pattern 〜つもりだ、～つもりです. This guide covers how to say things like “I intend to study” or “I don’t plan to eat” with verb short forms and clear examples.

How to Say “Do Such Things As V1 and V2” in Japanese | Using V たり V たりする

Learn how to say “do things like A and B” in Japanese using the grammar pattern V-たり V-たりする. This guide explains how to list example actions naturally with clear conjugation rules and sample sentences.

How to Say “As Many As” and “Only” in Japanese | Using Number + も / しか

Learn how to say “as many as” with 〜も and “only” or “as few as” with 〜しか in Japanese. This guide shows how to express surprise or limitation with numbers and the correct verb forms for each.

level2 (N4)

V-stem + やすい: Beginner’s Guide to Saying “Easy to Do” in Japanese

Learn how to use V-stem + やすい to say something is easy to do in Japanese. Clear formation rules, i-adjective conjugations, natural examples, practice drills, and common mistakes—perfect for JLPT N4 beginners.

V-stem + nagara (〜ながら): Beginner’s Guide to Saying “While ~ing” in Japanese

Learn V-stem + nagara (〜ながら) to express two actions happening at the same time in Japanese. Clear form rules, same-subject requirement, examples, drills, and common mistakes for N4 beginners.

V-nai de (～ないで): Beginner’s Guide to Saying “Without ~ing” in Japanese

Learn V-ないで to say “without ~ing” in Japanese (plus the formal 〜ずに). Clear steps, natural examples, drills, and pitfalls—perfect for N4 beginners.

short-present + と: Beginner’s Guide to “Whenever A Happens, B Happens” in Japanese

Learn the pattern "event A [short/ present] + と Event B" to describe constant results and natural consequences in Japanese. Form rules, examples, practice drills, key contrasts with toki, and common pitfalls for JLPT N4 beginners.

Culture

Father’s Day in Japan (父の日) – Gifts, Customs & Meaning

Discover how Father’s Day (Chichi no Hi) is celebrated in Japan on the third Sunday of June. Learn about gift ideas like katatataki-ken and Japanese customs.

Haha no Hi (母の日) – Mother’s Day in Japan, Second Sunday of May

Haha no Hi celebrates mothers across Japan on the second Sunday of May. Discover the post-WWII origins of this American-inspired event, why red carnations are the go-to gift, and how families show appreciation through sweets, handmade cards, and helping with household chores.

Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日) – Japan’s Children’s Day (May 5th) Traditions, Symbols & Golden Week Fun

Kodomo no Hi crowns Golden Week with flying carp streamers, samurai dolls, and sweet kashiwa mochi. Discover the holiday’s history, must‑see events, and how Japanese families celebrate children’s health and happiness.

Midori no Hi (みどりの日) – Japan’s Greenery Day on May 4th & Golden Week Nature Events

Midori no Hi—Greenery Day—honors Emperor Shōwa’s love of plants and spotlights Japan’s environmental ethos. Explore the holiday’s history, eco‑events, free‑entry zoos, and how it slots into Golden Week travel plans.