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V-ta bakari (V-たばかり): Beginner’s Guide to Saying “Have Just …” in Japanese

Master V-ta bakari (V-たばかり) to explain something has just happened in Japanese. Clear rules, time-range nuances vs. V-たところ, examples, practice drills, and common pitfalls for beginners.

V-tokoro (V + ところ): Beginner’s Guide to Saying “About to / In the Middle of / Have Just …” in Japanese

Master the grammar V-tokoro (V(short) + ところ) to describe what you’re about to do, currently doing, or have just done in Japanese. Clear steps, conjugation chart, real-life examples, practice drills, and pitfalls for beginners.

itadaku, sashiageru, ukagau: Special Humble Expressions (Kenjougo) in Japanese

Learn the humble verbs itadaku, sashiageru, and ukagau to speak politely in Japanese when receiving, giving, or visiting/asking. Clear patterns, examples, practice drills, and common pitfalls for beginners.

o-verb-stem-suru (お〜する): Kenjougo Humble Pattern for Polite Japanese

Master the kenjougo pattern o + verb-stem + suru (お〜する) to talk humbly about your own actions toward superiors in Japanese. Clear steps, examples, drills, and pitfalls for beginners.

kenjougo (humble language, 謙譲語): Extra-Modest Expressions for Your Inner Circle in Japanese

Learn how to refer humbly to your family, colleagues, and even your boss when speaking to outsiders. Key extra-modest verbs, “de gozaimasu / orimasu” patterns, real-life examples, drills, and pitfalls—perfect for beginners.

How to Use “Ganbatte” Correctly: In Daily Life, Business, and on Social Media

Discover the true meaning of “ganbatte” and its cultural nuance in Japanese. Learn when to say ganbatte, ganbare, or alternatives, see real-life examples for school, work, sports, and SNS, and avoid common mistakes that create unwanted pressure. A must-read guide for beginners who want to encourage others in natural-sounding Japanese.

What Are the Basic Travel Japanese Phrases You Should Know?

Learn must-know travel Japanese phrases for greetings, dining, shopping, transport, hotels, and emergencies. Grab our quick Nihongo cheat sheet and speak with confidence on your Japan trip.

Father’s Day in Japan (父の日) – Gifts, Customs & Meaning

Discover how Father’s Day (Chichi no Hi) is celebrated in Japan on the third Sunday of June. Learn about gift ideas like katatataki-ken and Japanese customs.

kenjougo (humble language, 謙譲語): Extra-Modest Expressions for Talking About Yourself

Master kenjougo extra-modest verbs like mousu, mairimasu, orimasu, and itashimasu to talk humbly about yourself. Clear rules, charts, real-life examples, practice drills, and common pitfalls for beginners.

How to Learn Japanese for Beginners – Master Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji & Core Skills

Start learning Japanese today! Clear goals, step-by-step kana & kanji hacks, online listening, speaking, reading, writing tips, plus apps to keep you motivated.

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