Culture

Japanese Holiday Spotlight: Shunbun no hi (春分の日)

Learn about Shunbun no hi (Vernal Equinox Day), a Japanese holiday that celebrates the balance of nature. Discover its meaning, traditions, and how it's observed today.
level1 (N5)

Learn Japanese Irregular Verbs | How to Use する(to do)and くる(to come)

Master the two main irregular verbs in Japanese: suru(する)and kuru(くる). This beginner-friendly guide explains how to conjugate them into polite and negative forms with real examples and tips on using common suru-verbs in daily conversation.
level1 (N5)

Learn Japanese U-Verbs: Conjugation Patterns and Examples for Beginners

Learn how to conjugate Japanese U-verbs like nomu(のむ), yomu(よむ), and kiku(きく)into polite and negative forms. This beginner-friendly guide covers rules, examples, practice drills, and common exceptions like aru(ある).
level1 (N5)

Learn Japanese Ru-Verbs: Easy Conjugation and Everyday Examples

What are Japanese ru-verbs? Learn the conjugation of taberu, miru, and neru, how to identify ru-verbs vs u-verbs, and exceptions like kaeru — by native tutors.
level1 (N5)

Learn How to Say “Whose Is This?” in Japanese | Master Dare no(だれの)+ Noun

Learn how to ask and answer questions like “Whose bag is this?” in Japanese using dare no(だれの)+ noun. This beginner-friendly guide explains possessive grammar, example sentences, and common mistakes with clear, simple explanations.
level1 (N5)

Learn “This Book” and “That Bag” in Japanese | Master Kono(この), Sono(その), Ano(あの), Dono(どの) + Nouns

Learn how to say “this book,” “that bag,” and “which student” in Japanese using kono(この), sono(その), ano(あの), and dono(どの). This beginner-friendly guide explains the grammar, usage rules, and common learner questions with clear examples.
level1 (N5)

Learn “Here,” “There,” and “Where” in Japanese: A Guide to Koko, Soko, Asoko, Doko

Learn how to say “here,” “there,” “over there,” and “where” in Japanese using Koko(ここ), Soko(そこ), Asoko(あそこ), and Doko(どこ). This beginner-friendly guide includes usage rules, real examples, and practical tips to speak naturally.
level1 (N5)

Learn “This,” “That,” and “Which” in Japanese: A Guide to kore・sore・are・dore

What do kore, sore, are, and dore mean in Japanese? Learn how to say this, that, and which with examples, distance rules, and practice by native Japanese tutors.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Was” in Japanese: Mastering “N1 wa N2 deshita”

Learn how to talk about the past in Japanese using “N1 wa N2 deshita” and “N1 wa N2 janakatta desu.” This beginner-friendly guide covers grammar rules, negative forms, example sentences, and tips for using polite past tense in conversation.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Also” in Japanese: Mastering “N1 mo N2 desu”

Learn how to say “too” or “also” in Japanese with the sentence pattern “N1 mo N2 desu.” This beginner-friendly guide includes grammar rules, example sentences, common mistakes, and practice exercises to help you speak more naturally.