Learn How to Say “Whose Is This?” in Japanese | Master Dare no（だれの）+ Noun
Introduction Ever wanted to ask “Whose bag is this?” or “Whose bicycle is that?” in Japanese?You’ll need the structure だれの + noun... Read more.
Learn “This Book” and “That Bag” in Japanese | Master Kono（この）, Sono（その）, Ano（あの）, Dono（どの） + Nouns
Introduction Already know how to say “this” and “that” in Japanese using kore（これ）, sore（それ）, and are（あれ）? Great! The next step is... Read more.
Learn “Here,” “There,” and “Where” in Japanese: A Guide to Koko, Soko, Asoko, Doko
Koko, soko, asoko, doko meaning at a glance: ここ (koko) “here” — near the speaker そこ (soko) “there” — near the listener あそこ (asoko) “over... Read more.
Learn “This,” “That,” and “Which” in Japanese: A Guide to kore・sore・are・dore
Kore, sore, are, dore meaning at a glance: これ (kore) “this” — near the speaker それ (sore) “that” — near the listener あれ (are)... Read more.
How to Say “Was” in Japanese: Mastering “N1 wa N2 deshita”
Quick answer: How do you say “was” in Japanese? To say “was” in Japanese after a noun or na-adjective, use でした (deshita). わたしは学生でした。... Read more.
How to Say “Also” in Japanese: Mastering “N1 mo N2 desu”
Introduction Learning how to say “too” or “also” in Japanese is an easy and useful way to connect your ideas and expand your sentences. Whether you’re... Read more.
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.
Japanese Greetings: 20 Essential Phrases for Beginners
The most essential Japanese greetings for beginners are ohayou gozaimasu (おはようございます) for “good morning,” konnichiwa (こんにちは) for “hello”... Read more.