Nによって (N ni yotte) Meaning & Usage: “Depending on N / it depends on N” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “It depends on the person,” “Prices vary by store,” or “The result changes depending on how much you study”... Read more.
Nからみると / からすると / からいうと Meaning & Usage: “Judging from N’s standpoint” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “From a parent’s point of view…”, “Judging from these symptoms…”, or “In terms of price…” in Japanese?... Read more.
Nとして (N to shite) Meaning & Usage: “As N / in the role of N” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “as a student,” “as a professional,” or “using something as a tool” in Japanese? For example: When you want... Read more.
Nにとって (N ni totte): For N / from N’s standpoint in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “For me…”, “From your standpoint…”, or “As far as students are concerned…” in Japanese? For example: When... Read more.
何といっても (nanto ittemo) — “Above all / undeniably”
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say, “No matter what, this is the #1 choice” in Japanese? For example: When you want to highlight the most important point... Read more.
Nといえば (N to ieba): “Speaking of…” / “When you mention…”
Introduction Do you know the phrase Nといえば? It’s a natural way to react when someone mentions something and you want to connect it to a well-known image,... Read more.
V (short) + ことにしている: How to Say “Make it a Habit to …”
Introduction Do you know how to express ‘‘do as a regular practice’’? Use V (short) + ことにしている to say you make something a habit/rule for yourself.... Read more.
V (short) + ことにする: How to Say “Decide to do …” in Japanese
Introduction Do you know how to say ‘‘decide to do something’’? For example: Use V (short) + ことにする to say you decide to do something. It expresses... Read more.
N のように / N のような: How to Say “Like N / Similar to N” in Japanese
Introduction Do you know how to express similarity or likeness? Use N のように and N のような to say something is like N or similar to N. 1. Meaning &... Read more.
V-stem + 方 (kata): How to Say “How to do ~” in Japanese
Introduction Do you know how to express the idea of “how to do” something or the “way of doing” something in Japanese? V-stem + 方 (kata)... Read more.