gokigen japanese

Author: gokigen japanese

gokigen japanese is an online Japanese tutoring service launched in 2023. Flexible, interactive, and culture-rich, gokigen japanese supports learners at all levels with bilingual Japanese tutors.
Over 1,000 students from 30+ countries have used our 300+ original materials, including grammar guides and cultural content.

gokigen japanese was founded by Hirofumi Naramura, a Kyoto University graduate and former Project Leader at the Boston Consulting Group (2010–2020). The service has received recognition such as the Chiyoda CULTURE x TECH Award 2024 and acceptance into NEXs Tokyo, a startup program by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

level2 (N4)

V (short) + ことにする: How to Say “Decide to do …” in Japanese

by gokigen japanese, Chihiro Hanami January 4, 2026

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.

level2 (N4)

N のように / N のような: How to Say “Like N / Similar to N” in Japanese

by gokigen japanese, Chihiro Hanami January 1, 2026

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.

level2 (N4)

V-stem + 方 (kata): How to Say “How to do ~” in Japanese

by gokigen japanese, Chihiro Hanami December 29, 2025

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.

level2 (N4)

V/adj-て + も: How to Say “Even If …” in Japanese

by gokigen japanese, Chihiro Hanami December 3, 2025

Introduction Do you know how to express the idea of “even if” or “regardless of”? For example, “Even if it’s hot, I will go out” or... Read more.