たいしたことじゃない (taishita koto ja nai) is a phrase every Japanese learner needs in their toolkit. It means "It's not a big deal," "It's nothing serious," or "It's not that great." It's versatile — used to downplay a problem, brush o...

【Today's Japanese Question Grammar 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 you ...

【Today's Japanese Question Vocabulary 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 y...

説得する (せっとくする, settoku suru) means to persuade — to convince someone to change their mind or take an action through reasoning and explanation. It's a practical word you'll need in work, relationships, and everyday situations whe...

【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...

【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...

以上です (いじょうです, ijō desu) is a simple but extremely useful phrase in Japanese. It means "That's all," "That's it," or "I'm done." You'll hear it at the end of presentations, announcements, reports, and even casual conversations. ...

【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 ...

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 ...

【Today's Japanese Question Grammar 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 you ...