How to Say “Is Not” in Japanese: Master “N1 wa N2 janai desu”
Introduction Once you learn how to say “This is…” in Japanese (N1 wa N2 desu), your next step is learning how to say the opposite — “This is NOT…”... Read more.
How to Ask Simple Questions in Japanese: “N1 wa N2 desuka?” Explained
Introduction Asking questions is one of the most useful skills in any language — and in Japanese, it’s easier than you think! In this lesson, we’ll introduce... Read more.
What Is Kanji? A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Characters and Their Meaning
Introduction If you’re learning Japanese, you’ve probably heard of kanji (漢字)—the complex-looking characters borrowed from Chinese. While they may seem... Read more.
Essential Japanese Greetings: How to Say Hello, Goodbye, and More
Introduction When you start learning Japanese, one of the first things you’ll want to master is greetings (あいさつ / aisatsu). Greetings are essential not... Read more.
Learn Katakana: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Loanwords and Foreign Names
Introduction Katakana (カタカナ) is one of the three scripts in the Japanese writing system, alongside Hiragana and Kanji. While Hiragana is used for native... Read more.
Learn Hiragana: The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Writing
Introduction If you’re starting to learn Japanese, Hiragana (ひらがな) is your first big step. Hiragana is one of the three writing systems in Japanese (along... Read more.
How to Use the Japanese Particle “の” (no) for Possession and Description
Introduction The Japanese particle “の” (no) is one of the most essential and frequently used particles in Japanese. It connects two nouns to indicate... Read more.
How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese Using “N1 は N2 です”
Introduction Introducing yourself is one of the first skills you need when learning a new language. In Japanese, the sentence pattern “N1 は N2 です”... Read more.
Telling Time in Japanese: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Introduction Knowing how to tell time in Japanese is an essential skill for learners. Whether you’re scheduling a meeting, checking train times, or simply asking... Read more.
Numbers in Japanese: The Complete Beginner’s Guide (0–10, 100, and Beyond)
Introduction Numbers are a fundamental part of any language, and Japanese is no exception. Whether you’re asking for prices, counting objects, or telling someone... Read more.