Body Parts in Japanese: Vocabulary and Phrases!

Body Parts in Japanese: Vocabulary and Phrases!

Knowing how to say body parts in Japanese can be super useful! It’s not the first thing Japanese learners will want to learn, but it is an essential set of vocabulary. Imagine that you’re in Japan for the first time, and you need to go 

How to talk about family in Japanese

How to talk about family in Japanese

Knowing how to talk about your family in Japanese can open up your conversation skills! When talking with strangers and friends, family can be a great topic.  The only problem is that talking about family can be difficult to grasp in Japanese! In this article, 

The meaning of Wabi Sabi: Japanese art aesthetic

The meaning of Wabi Sabi: Japanese art aesthetic

Have you ever wondered what is the meaning of wabi sabi? Sounds like wasabi! It’s actually a beautiful way to describe traditional Japanese aesthetics. If you’re interested in Japanese art and culture, you may have already encountered this word. In fact, many people outside of 

20 Japanese Tongue Twisters: Hayakuchi kotoba

20 Japanese Tongue Twisters: Hayakuchi kotoba

Japanese tongue twisters can be a great way to practice your pronunciation! It’s also fun to learn the meanings of these difficult phrases. In Japanese, tongue twisters are called 早口言葉 (hayakuchi kotoba) meaning “fast mouth words”. I recommend that you first practice them slowly, and 

How to tell the time in Japanese

How to tell the time in Japanese

You never know when you’ll have to tell the time in Japanese! What if your phone dies and you have to make it to your train?  Knowing how to ask and tell the time can be extremely helpful.  In Japan, people are very punctual, as 

How to order coffee at a coffee shop in Japanese

How to order coffee at a coffee shop in Japanese

As a foreigner, you’ll want to learn how to order at a coffee shop in Japanese! Coffee is loved all around the world and Japan is no exception. Japanese people have been drinking coffee since the 1800’s and have developed their own unique coffee culture. 

Important Milestone Birthdays in Japan

Important Milestone Birthdays in Japan

In Japan, there are many important milestone birthday celebrations depending on your age. Age is significant in Japanese culture because you have to speak politely and show respect to those older than you. From early childhood, all the way to 120 years of age there 

Japanese Numbers: Count from 1-100 and beyond

Japanese Numbers: Count from 1-100 and beyond

As a Japanese beginner, one of the first things you’ll want to learn is about Japanese numbers. In this article, we’ll be going over the basics of how to count from 1-10, as well as counting further until 100 and beyond. Knowing the numbers is 

20 Funny Dajare or Japanese Puns!

20 Funny Dajare or Japanese Puns!

Did you know that there are Japanese puns, called dajare? Here’s a way to lighten your mood, while also learning Japanese!  What’s a pun? Before we talk about Japanese puns or dajare, let’s go over what a pun is. Puns are jokes that use the 

Japanese names: What they mean and how they work!

Japanese names: What they mean and how they work!

If you’re from an English speaking country, Japanese names can be confusing. There are many elements which are different from how names work in English. Japanese names tend to have more specific meanings than a Western name. This is because of the the symbolism of