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counter-words
In Japanese, you cannot simply say "three cat" or "two book" the way some languages allow. Japanese uses counter words (助数詞, じょすうし, josuushi) — special suffixes that attach to numbers depending on what you are counting. The shape... -
A Guide to Japanese Particles: Wa, Ni, Ga, Wo and More!
Japanese particles like は, が, に, を, で, and と are tiny words that carry huge meaning. This complete guide explains each particle with examples, a comparison chart, a decision flowchart, and a quick quiz — perfect for N5–N3 learners. -
wa-vs-ga
Test. Hey Rei! I keep mixing up wa and ga. Can you break it down for me? Sure! They're both useful words but used in different situations. Let me walk you through it with some examples! https://jpyokoso.com/wa-ni-ga-wo-and-more/ ＼ Learn... -
count-in-japanese-numbers
Test. Quick question, Rei — when should I use count-in-japanese-numbers versus ('it', 'that')? Ah, a classic mix-up! They're related but definitely not interchangeable. I'll explain with examples and it'll make perfect sense. https://jpy... -
learning-question-in-japanese
One of the most rewarding moments in learning Japanese is when you can hold a real conversation with someone new. Knowing how to ask the right "getting to know you" questions makes the difference between a stilted exchange and a natural ... -
4 Phrases! Introduce Yourself In Japanese! You Should Know
Your self-introduction (自己紹介, じこしょうかい, jiko-shōkai) is one of the most important moments in any new Japanese interaction — whether you are meeting classmates, starting a new job, or greeting someone at a language exchange even... -
Real Aisatsu：10 Common Japanese Greetings You Must to Know
Greetings (あいさつ, aisatsu) are the foundation of every interaction in Japan. Japanese people are taught from childhood that proper greetings show respect and build relationships. Whether you are visiting Japan, studying the language, ... -
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... -
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... -
Antonym：たつ(tatsu) vs. すわる(suwaru)
たつ (立つ, tatsu) and すわる (座る, suwaru) are fundamental antonyms that describe two of the most common physical positions in daily life — standing and sitting. These verbs come up constantly in Japanese: at school, in the office, on ...
