How to Say “You Should” in Japanese | Using V-ta / V-nai + hou ga ii desu（〜たほうがいいです）
Introduction Want to say things like “You should sleep early,” “You should study more,” or “You shouldn’t lie” in Japanese? To give advice or make... Read more.
How to Say “I’ve Done It Before” in Japanese | Using V-ta + koto ga aru（〜たことがある）
Introduction Want to say “I’ve been to Japan” or “I’ve eaten sushi before” in Japanese? In English, we use the present perfect (“have done”) to talk... Read more.
How to Say “Must Do” in Japanese | Using なければ／なきゃ + いけません
Introduction How do you say “I must study” or “I have to go to school” in Japanese? In this lesson, we’ll introduce two very common and useful grammar... Read more.
How to Say “Because” in Japanese | Using ～ので for Giving Polite Reasons
Introduction You’ve probably already learned that から can be used to say “because” in Japanese. But did you know that there’s a softer, more polite way... Read more.
How to Use “～んです” in Japanese | Giving Explanations Naturally
Introduction Have you ever wanted to explain something politely or say “actually…” in Japanese? In English, we might say: In Japanese, the go-to expression... Read more.
How to Say “Because” in Japanese | Using ～から with Short Form Verbs, Adjectives, and Nouns
Introduction Want to say things like “Because I’m tired,” “Because it’s cold,” or “Because I have an exam” in Japanese? The most natural and useful... Read more.
How to Say “Doing Something” in Japanese | Using Verb + の to Nominalize
Introduction In English, we can turn verbs into nouns by adding “-ing”: In Japanese, you can do the same thing using: Verb (short form) + の= “doing something... Read more.
How to Say “Please Don’t” in Japanese | Using nai-de kudasai（〜ないでください）
Introduction What if you want to tell someone politely not to do something in Japanese? Whether it’s “Please don’t smoke,” “Please don’t call,” or... Read more.
How to Say “Someone Said That…” in Japanese | Using to itteimashita（〜と言っていました）
Introduction Want to report what someone else said in Japanese? Whether it’s “She said she has a part-time job” or “My friend said Japanese is fun,” you’ll... Read more.
How to Say “I Think That…” in Japanese | Using ～と思います (to omoimasu)
Introduction Want to say what you think in Japanese? Whether it’s “I think it will rain,” “I think this movie is interesting,” or “I don’t think he’s... Read more.