level1 (N5)

How to Say “You Should” in Japanese | Using V-ta / V-nai + hou ga ii desu(〜たほうがいいです)

Learn how to give advice in Japanese using the expression 〜たほうがいいです for “you should” and 〜ないほうがいいです for “you shouldn’t.” This guide explains conjugation, examples, and polite usage for beginners.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “I’ve Done It Before” in Japanese | Using V-ta + koto ga aru(〜たことがある)

Learn how to express life experiences in Japanese using the grammar pattern 〜たことがある (V-ta + koto ga aru). Say “I’ve eaten sushi,” “I’ve been to Japan,” and more with this beginner-friendly guide.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Must Do” in Japanese | Using なければ/なきゃ + いけません

Learn how to express obligation in Japanese using ~なければいけません and ~なきゃいけません. This guide shows how to say “must do” or “have to” with clear examples and easy verb conjugation steps.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Because” in Japanese | Using ~ので for Giving Polite Reasons

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern 〜ので (node) to give polite reasons and explanations. This guide shows how to attach node to short-form verbs, adjectives, and nouns for formal Japanese.
level1 (N5)

How to Use “~んです” in Japanese | Giving Explanations Naturally

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar pattern 〜んです to explain reasons, give background, and add nuance to your speech. This beginner-friendly guide covers verbs, adjectives, and nouns in short form + んです.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Because” in Japanese | Using ~から with Short Form Verbs, Adjectives, and Nouns

Learn how to express “because” in Japanese using 〜から (kara). This beginner-friendly guide shows how to use kara after short-form verbs, adjectives, and nouns to explain reasons naturally in conversation.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Doing Something” in Japanese | Using Verb + の to Nominalize

Learn how to nominalize verbs in Japanese using the structure verb + の (no). This beginner-friendly guide shows how to turn actions into noun-like phrases and use them in sentences like “I like studying” or “Cooking is fun.”
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Please Don’t” in Japanese | Using nai-de kudasai(〜ないでください)

Learn how to say “please don’t ~” in Japanese using the polite expression 〜ないでください (nai-de kudasai). This guide shows how to form negative requests with verbs and use them naturally in real-life situations.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “Someone Said That…” in Japanese | Using to itteimashita(〜と言っていました)

Learn how to use the Japanese grammar “〜と言っていました (to itteimashita)” to report what someone said. This beginner-friendly guide shows how to use short forms before と, with examples using verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
level1 (N5)

How to Say “I Think That…” in Japanese | Using ~と思います (to omoimasu)

Learn how to use the Japanese expression “〜と思います (to omoimasu)” with short-form verbs, adjectives, and nouns. This beginner’s guide shows you how to express opinions naturally in both formal and casual Japanese.