Mastering the Japanese Volitional Form (意志形): Casual Invitations and Suggestions
Introduction Want to invite friends to do something in Japanese, like “Let’s eat!” or “Shall we go?” The Japanese volitional form (意志形... Read more.
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日) – Japan’s Children’s Day (May 5th) Traditions, Symbols & Golden Week Fun
Background Celebrating Growth and Happiness Children’s Day (こどもの日ひ), celebrated on May 5th, is a Japanese national holiday that honors children’s... Read more.
How to Qualify Nouns with Sentences in Japanese
introduction In Japanese, you can modify a noun directly with a sentence. The pattern is simple: (Sentence) + Noun This structure works like an adjective,... Read more.
Midori no Hi (みどりの日) – Japan’s Greenery Day on May 4th & Golden Week Nature Events
Background & Origins A Celebration of Nature “Greenery Day (みどりの日ひ)” is a Japanese holiday on May 4th. It honors nature and the environment,... Read more.
How to Say “Could You Please” in Japanese | Using V-te + itadakemasen ka（〜ていただけませんか）
Introduction Want to politely ask someone to do something in Japanese? To make respectful requests, use this structure: V て-form + いただけませんか= Could... Read more.
Kenpou Kinenbi (憲法記念日): Constitution Memorial Day in Japan
Historical Origins & Legal Milestones On May 3rd 1947, the post‑war Nihonkoku Kenpou (日本国憲法) replaced the Meiji Constitution (明治憲法),... Read more.
How to Use “nanika / nanimo / dokoka ni / doko ni mo (何か・何も・どこかに・どこにも)” in Japanese | Talking about Something or Somewhere
Introduction Want to say things like: In this lesson, we’ll learn how to express these ideas using: Meaning 何か（なにか）・何も（なにも） In Japanese,... Read more.
How to Say “I Hope That 〜” in Japanese | Using (plain present) + to ii（〜といい）
Introduction Do you ever want to say things like: In Japanese, we use this form to express hope or wishes for the future: 👉 (Plain present) + といい（ですね／んですが）=... Read more.
How to Say “I Want Someone to Do Something” in Japanese | Using V-て + ほしい
Introduction Want to say things like: In Japanese, when you want someone else to do something for you, you use: Person + に + V-て + ほしい（です）= I want... Read more.
How to Say “I Want (a Thing)” in Japanese | Using Noun + ga hoshii（〜がほしい）
Introduction Want to say: In Japanese, to say you want something (a noun), use this structure: Noun + がほしい= I want (noun) Let’s learn how to use this pattern... Read more.