Japanese

If you've been studying Japanese for a while, you've probably encountered the particle も (mo) countless times. Most learners know it means "also" or "too," but that's just scratching the surface. The も(mo) particle is one of the most

Japanese words can sound polite and formal in textbooks, but real conversations are a whole different story. If you’ve ever watched a Japanese show or listened to native speakers, you’ve probably noticed slang flying around that never shows up in your lessons. These casual expressions are the heart

Japanese words are much easier to remember when you slot them into clear sentence patterns. Instead of juggling isolated vocabulary and abstract grammar rules, you can learn structures that show up in almost every conversation. Mastering a handful of templates lets you quickly drop new words into place and speak

When learning basic Japanese words, you might focus on greetings, simple questions, and polite phrases. But once you start watching anime or interacting with native speakers, you’ll quickly realize that textbook basics aren’t enough. Real Japanese actually relies heavily on context, tone, and expressions that carry meaning far

Ever noticed how some Japanese words and phrases capture feelings that English just... can't? You know that specific exhaustion after a long day of Zoom calls, or the way sunlight filters through leaves? Japanese has words for those exact moments, and once you learn them, you'll

Ever notice Japanese words in anime that sound oddly like English? That’s no coincidence. When characters say things like "スマホ" (sumaho) for smartphone or "コンビニ" (konbini) for convenience store, they’re using Japanese English words—loanwords adapted from English into Japanese. These moments are fun

Most people assume they'll get by with English in Japan, but here's the reality: fewer than 30% of Japanese people speak English at any level. With less than 8% speaking it fluently, knowing how to say thank you in Japanese or ask where the bathroom is

The martial arts world just got a major boost with the release of Karate Kid: Legends (2025), and honestly? It's the perfect time to get inspired to learn Japanese. So in this post, let's boost your Japanese with these key karate terms you'll hear

While linguists argue about the longest word in the world, I learned something more useful in a Tokyo classroom: real Japanese curse words. Yes, swearing exists in this Asian language, and if you’ve ever watched anime or lived in Japan, you’ve heard these spicy Japanese words before. In