～ようになる (You ni Naru) Meaning & Usage: “Come to Do” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “I’ve started reading manga in Japanese” or “I can finally read the newspaper now” in Japanese? For example: When... Read more.
～ように (You ni) Meaning & Usage: How to Say “So That ~” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “so that I can wake up on time” or “so that everyone can hear” in Japanese? For example: When you want to express... Read more.
～た結果・～の結果 (~ta kekka / ~no kekka) Meaning & Usage: “As a Result of” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “After discussing it, we decided…” or “As a result of the vote…” in Japanese? For example: When you want to... Read more.
わざわざ (Wazawaza) Meaning & Usage: “Go Out of Your Way” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “You didn’t have to go to all that trouble” or “He went all the way to Hokkaido just to eat ramen” in Japanese?... Read more.
Japanese Particle Practice: 20 Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences
The particles you’ll practice in this article, and what each one marks: Japanese Romaji What it marks は wa The topic — what the sentence is about が ga... Read more.
How to Use “せっかく” (Sekkaku) in Japanese: Making the Most of Opportunities
Introduction There are some Japanese words that don’t translate perfectly into a single English word, and せっかく (sekkaku) is one of the most common... Read more.
How to Use “～せいで / ～せいだ” in Japanese: Expressing Blame and Negative Causes
Introduction In Japanese, you already learned how to say “thanks to…” for a positive result using ～おかげで (okage de). But what happens... Read more.
Check Please! in Japanese: How to Ask for the Bill and Navigate Restaurant Etiquette
Knowing how to say “check please” in Japanese is one of the most essential skills for any diner, and to truly speak like a local, the phrase you will... Read more.
How to Order in Japanese: Mastering Every Type of Japanese Dining
How to order food in Japan is important due to the culinary experiences you will encounter, and the phrase you will find most commonly used is お願いします... Read more.
How to Use “～おかげで” (okage de) in Japanese: Saying “Thanks to…”
Introduction Have you ever wanted to express that a good result happened because of someone’s help or a specific situation? For example: In Japanese, when... Read more.