Midori no Hi (みどりの日) – Japan’s Greenery Day on May 4th & Golden Week Nature Events
Background & Origins A Celebration of Nature “Greenery Day (みどりの日ひ)” is a Japanese holiday on May 4th. It honors nature and the environment,... Read more.
How to Say “Could You Please” in Japanese | Using V-te + itadakemasen ka（〜ていただけませんか）
Introduction Want to politely ask someone to do something in Japanese? To make respectful requests, use this structure: V て-form + いただけませんか= Could... Read more.
Kenpou Kinenbi (憲法記念日): Constitution Memorial Day in Japan
Historical Origins & Legal Milestones On May 3rd 1947, the post‑war Nihonkoku Kenpou (日本国憲法) replaced the Meiji Constitution (明治憲法),... Read more.
How to Use “nanika / nanimo / dokoka ni / doko ni mo (何か・何も・どこかに・どこにも)” in Japanese | Talking about Something or Somewhere
Introduction Want to say things like: In this lesson, we’ll learn how to express these ideas using: Meaning 何か（なにか）・何も（なにも） In Japanese,... Read more.
How to Say “I Hope That 〜” in Japanese | Using (plain present) + to ii（〜といい）
Introduction Do you ever want to say things like: In Japanese, we use this form to express hope or wishes for the future: 👉 (Plain present) + といい（ですね／んですが）=... Read more.
How to Say “I Want Someone to Do Something” in Japanese | Using V-て + ほしい
Introduction Want to say things like: In Japanese, when you want someone else to do something for you, you use: Person + に + V-て + ほしい（です）= I want... Read more.
How to Say “I Want (a Thing)” in Japanese | Using Noun + ga hoshii（〜がほしい）
Introduction Want to say: In Japanese, to say you want something (a noun), use this structure: Noun + がほしい= I want (noun) Let’s learn how to use this pattern... Read more.
Showa no Hi (昭和の日、しょうわ の ひ) Guide | History, Golden Week Tips & Events
Background The Meaning and History of Showa Day Showa Day (April 29) honors Emperor Shouwa (Hirohito), who ruled from 1926 to 1989. It marks the start of Golden... Read more.
How to Say “When It Comes to ~” in Japanese | Using Noun + なら
Introduction Want to say things like: In Japanese, you can express these ideas using the grammar pattern: Noun + なら= “When it comes to ~” / “As for ~”... Read more.
How to Say “Try Doing” in Japanese | Using V-てみる
Introduction Want to say: In Japanese, if you want to say you try to do something or give something a shot, you use a simple and flexible structure: Verb (て-form)... Read more.