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Showa no Hi (昭和の日、しょうわ の ひ) Guide | History, Golden Week Tips & Events

Showa no Hi on April 29 starts Golden Week in Japan. Discover the holiday’s history, why it was Midori no Hi, travel crowds, events, museum spots, and handy Japanese phrases for your trip.
level2 (N4)

How to Say “When It Comes to ~” in Japanese | Using Noun + なら

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern Noun + なら to say “when it comes to ~” or “as for ~.” This guide explains how to highlight specific cases, make comparisons, and talk naturally in context.
level2 (N4)

How to Say “Try Doing” in Japanese | Using V-てみる

Learn how to express trying new actions in Japanese using the grammar pattern V-てみる. This guide covers how to say things like “try eating sushi” or “try asking the teacher” with clear examples and conjugation tips.
level2 (N4)

How to Say “It Looks Like…” in Japanese | Using Adj-stem + そうです

Learn how to express appearance and impressions in Japanese using adjective stem + そうです. This guide explains how to say “It looks delicious,” “It looks cold,” and more with easy examples and practice tips.
level2 (N4)

How to Say “(Reason 1) and (Reason 2)” in Japanese | Using (Short Form) + し、(Short Form) + し

Learn how to give multiple reasons naturally in Japanese using the grammar pattern (short form) + し、(short form) + し. This beginner-friendly guide explains how to list examples and reasons smoothly in conversation.
level2 (N4)

How to Say “(Frequency) in (Period)” in Japanese | Using (period)に(frequency)

Learn how to express how often something happens in Japanese using the grammar pattern (period)に(frequency). This guide shows how to say phrases like “three times a week” and “once a year” naturally.
level2 (N4)

How to Say “Can Do” in Japanese | Mastering Potential Verbs(可能動詞)

Learn how to express ability and possibility in Japanese using potential verbs like できる, 話せる, and 食べられる. This guide covers conjugation, particle changes, and common mistakes with easy examples.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “It Will Probably…” in Japanese | Using (short) + deshou(〜でしょう)

Deshou (でしょう) in Japanese grammar: learn the (short-form) + deshou pattern to express guess & prediction, see examples, common mistakes, practice drills, and FAQs for JLPT N5-N4 learners.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “I Intend to” in Japanese | Using V + tsumori da(〜つもりだ)

Learn how to express plans and intentions in Japanese using the grammar pattern 〜つもりだ、~つもりです. This guide covers how to say things like “I intend to study” or “I don’t plan to eat” with verb short forms and clear examples.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Do Such Things As V1 and V2” in Japanese | Using V たり V たりする

Learn how to say “do things like A and B” in Japanese using the grammar pattern V-たり V-たりする. This guide explains how to list example actions naturally with clear conjugation rules and sample sentences.