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The Complete Guide to Figuring out “okoru, shikaru, donaru”
【"】 Have you experienced “怒る(donaru)”? And what is the difference between them? First of all, they sound quite similar, however, they are quite different from each other. When figuring them out, your Japanese skills would improve and... -
12 Examples of Using “Happy(shiawase)” You Can Easily Use
【)" You Can Easily Use】 Could you correctly explain your happiness to native speakers? And was that “私せ(shiawase)" you can easily use today! 幸せな(adjective) Happiness / Happy "幸(happy memories)” and etc. Sample あなたと一緒せだよ... -
Did You Know Other Meaning of さくさくJapanese Use?
さくさく is one of Japanese's wonderful onomatopoeia words that does double duty: it describes the satisfying crunch of crispy food, and it also captures the feeling of getting things done efficiently and without friction. Once you know ... -
Creative Ways To Correctly Use “sakarau”, “tatetsuku” and “oshikiru”
Japanese has several words for pushing back against someone or something — but 逆る each capture a different flavor of defiance. Mixing them up can make a gentle situation sound confrontational or miss the point entirely. Yuka: What's th... -
74 Must-Know The DATE in Japanese for Making Better Conversations
At a Glance ExpressionReadingMeaning 今日kyoutoday 昨日kinouyesterday 明日ashitatomorrow 曜日youbiday of the week 日付hizukedate Imagine you're in Japan and someone asks: "今日は何日ですか？" (What's today's date?) — and you freeze. Know... -
You Will Be Able To Use “That’s too bad.” in Japanese in 10 Seconds.
When something disappointing happens — a cancelled plan, a missed chance, bad news from a friend — the word you want in Japanese is 残念 (zan'nen). It covers everything from a light "that's a shame" to a heartfelt "I'm really gutted," de... -
47 Tips For Choosing Your Sports Club: “bukatsu” or “sa-kuru”?
If you are curious about Japanese school life, you have probably heard the word 部活, クラブ (kurabu), and サークル (sākuru)? Each one describes a different type of group activity in Japan, and understanding the distinction tells you a l... -
“sarigenaku” vs. “nanigenaku”: A Quick Guide How To Use
Both さりげなく and 何気なく can be translated as "casually" — but they carry a crucial difference in intention. Using the wrong one can completely change what you are implying about a person's actions. Yuka: What's the difference betwee... -
4 Easy Ways to Define and Use “sawayaka” You Would Use
爽やか (sawayaka) is one of those satisfying Japanese words that covers a whole range of fresh, pleasant feelings — but it goes well beyond "refreshing." Native speakers use it for weather, food and drinks, voices, and even people's look... -
Top 132 Careers And 8 Positions in Japanese
At a Glance CategoryExamples Positions / Ranks (役職)社長, 部長, 課長, 係長 Medical医者, 看護師, 薬剤師, 歯科医 Legal / Finance弁護士, 公認会計士, 税理士 Education教師, 教授, 保育士 Public service警察官, 消防士, 自衛官 Technical / ITエン...
