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Conversation Phrases
Sloppy:”zatsu” Japanese Phrase #305
雑 is a very useful word in Japanese that describes something done carelessly, sloppily, or roughly. Let’s explore all the ways it’s used! JapaneseReadingMeaning雑zatsusloppy / rough / careless / messy雑な仕事zatsu na shigoto... -
vocabulary N2-N3
#914 Today’s Japanese Question Vocabulary(N2-N3)
【Today's Japanese Question Vocabulary N2-N3】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if y... -
Grammar
Antonym:のる(noru) vs. おりる(oriru)
If you have ever tried to say "get on the bus" or "get off the train" in Japanese, you have encountered のる (乗る, noru) and おりる (降りる, oriru). These two verbs are antonyms — one means to board a vehicle, the other means to exit it... -
Kanji N2
“補” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"補" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 補: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 補助 / hojo (JLPT-1) assistance, support, aid,... -
vocabulary N4-N5
#913 Today’s Japanese Question Vocabulary(N4-N5)
【Today's Japanese Question Vocabulary N4-N5】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if y... -
Conversation Phrases
Be Amazed:”akireru” Japanese Phrase #304
あきれる is a very expressive verb that captures that “I can’t believe this” feeling. Let’s learn when and how to use it! JapaneseReadingMeaningあきれるakireruto be stunned / to be dumbfounded / to be fed upあきれ... -
Kanji N2
“裏” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"裏" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 裏: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 屋根裏 / yaneura (Popular) attic, loft, 阁楼, ... -
grammar N1-N2
#912 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N1-N2)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N1-N2】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
Kanji N2
“装” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"装" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 装: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 衣装 / ishou (JLPT-1) clothing, costume, outfi... -
Grammar
Antonym:つくる(tsukuru) vs. こわす(kowasu)
つくる (作る, tsukuru) and こわす (壊す, kowasu) are perfect antonyms — one means to make or create, the other means to break or destroy. These two verbs appear constantly in everyday Japanese, from talking about cooking and crafts to co...









