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.
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”
How to introduce yourself in Japanese — basic template: Japanese Romaji Meaning はじめまして Hajimemashite Nice to meet you わたしは です Watashi... Read more.