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Do you want to learn Japanese? Start by reading through these posts for a fun introduction to the Japanese language, including useful Japanese words, basic Japanese grammar and other Japanese lessons for beginners!

How to Say ‘I’ in Japanese

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
young japanese woman pointing to self with a quizzical look

Chances are you already know that watashi means ‘I’ in Japanese. We hate to break it you but… there are more than 10 other ways to say ‘I‘. Yikes! We’ve decided to help you out by writing an entire article on how to say I in Japanese. Just like Japanese honorifics, deciding how to say … Read more

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How to Say No in Japanese: 11 Must-Know Ways

by Thea Ongchua
Funny Japanese man in glasses and hat crossing his arms in a 'no' gesture

The Japanese are known for their politeness, but because of their polite nature, it can be hard to say no in a straightforward way. That’s why there are many ways to say no in Japanese! The most direct way to say ‘no’ in Japanese is iie (いいえ). But just like in English, there are many … Read more

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Japanese Honorifics: An Easy Beginner’s Guide

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
two Japanese businessmen bowing to each other

We all know that Japan is famous worldwide for being a polite culture. Japanese honorifics are one of the ways that people show this respect when speaking to each other. “Honorific” means to give or show honor or respect. Honorifics are small words that come before a name (a prefix) or after a name (a … Read more

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How to Say Goodbye in Japanese: 16 Useful Ways

by Thea Ongchua
A young Japanese woman waving goodbye

After you learn to say ‘hello’ in Japanese, next you’d be curious about how to say ‘goodbye’, right? How do you say goodbye in Japanese?  Usually, the first Japanese word for goodbye that we learn is sayonara (さよなら). Well, it does mean ‘goodbye’ – but not in the same way the English word does! In … Read more

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16+ Essential Japanese Words for Spring

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles

Finally! The long, cold winter is over, and spring is arriving in Japan! Spring is many people’s favourite season in Japan. As in other countries, spring is a sign of new life and a fresh start. The most famous symbol of spring in Japan is sakura – cherry blossom flowers. As you will see, there … Read more

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19 Different Ways to Say Hello in Japanese

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
hello in japanese

The word ‘hello’ is one of the first words we want to learn in any language! It’s no surprise that when we start learning Japanese, we want to learn the word ‘hello’ first. This simple greeting helps us make connections and friends. Well, of course nothing is ever simple in Japanese… You may have learned … Read more

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35+ Awesome Japanese Winter Words You Need To Know

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
japanese winter words

Winter is coming! And whether you’ll be spending this winter in Japan or abroad, there are lots of beautiful Japanese words for the winter season that you should know. Perhaps you already know that Japan has a lot of seasonal words. In Japan, people love to observe the changing seasons with seasonal foods, activities and … Read more

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How to Read Japanese

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
how to read japanese

If you want to learn Japanese, you can’t avoid learning how to read Japanese. The Japanese writing system is unique and beautiful, no doubt about that. It is also famously complex. Unfortunately, that can put off any newcomers to the language. Don’t be afraid of the Japanese writing system! Yes, it’s complex, but it’s also logical. … Read more

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