N1をN2と言う (N1 o N2 to iu) Meaning & Usage: “N1 is called N2” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “This is called X” or “A person like that is called Y” in Japanese? When you want to show the name of a thing, person,... Read more.
Nに対して (N ni taishite) Meaning & Usage: “Toward / to / against” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “be kind to children,” “feel angry toward someone,” or “In contrast to X, Y…” in Japanese? When you want to... Read more.
Nについて (N ni tsuite) Meaning & Usage: “About / regarding” in Japanese
Introduction Have you ever wanted to say “Please tell me more about the meeting,” “I’m researching Japanese history,” or “We talked about travel plans”... Read more.
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.