Hannah Stafford 
In previous posts, we have explored how to introduce ourselves and make basic conversation in Japanese. After these introductions you will hopefully make acquaintances with whom you can meet up with again and practice your Japanese even more! One of the phrases you will hear a lot when meeting up with old friends is hisashiburi … Read more
‘Congratulations’ is one of those basic phrases that is really useful to know in Japanese! It’s quick and easy to learn, and can be used in a variety of different situations. The basic way to say ‘congratulations’ in Japanese is omedetou (おめでとう). Now, depending on the situation, omedetou can be modified to sound more (or … Read more
If you already know how to count from numbers 1-12 in Japanese, then learning the months of the year will be a breeze for you! If you don’t, not to worry, as you sure will after getting familiar with the months of the year in Japanese. Talk about a great two-for-one lesson! Essentially, the names … Read more
In this post we are going to learn about shiki (四季 / しき) or the ‘four seasons’ in Japanese. So if you’re looking to expand your Japanese vocabulary, or are interested in learning a bit about the different times of the year in Japan, then this is just the post for you! How to say … Read more
So, you’ve come here to learn the days of the week in Japanese! Now, I could simply list off each day of the week and its Japanese counterpart for you to then learn off by heart… However, I just cannot deny you the seriously interesting etymology behind the terms! Did you know the days in … Read more
In a previous post, we discussed the many ways to say ‘thank you’ in Japanese. In this post, we will look at the different phrases you can opt for when you are on the receiving end of gratitude and want to express ‘you’re welcome’. It is widely known that in Japanese culture, politeness is held … Read more
You may already know that the most common way to say ‘goodnight’ in Japanese is oyasumi (おやすみ) ! However, Japanese is renowned for its varying vocabulary depending on the formality of the situation you are speaking in. In this article, we will cover how to say goodnight in both casual and formal situations. We will … Read more
Delicious food is something that can connect people to different cultures from all around the world – despite any language barriers! Through tasting a particular region’s cuisine, you can feel more connected to the culture and its people. Japanese cuisine has become quite popular all over the world. From sushi and ramen to teppanyaki! However, … Read more