There are so many pleasant ways to describe a woman’s beauty: pretty, cute, gorgeous, the list goes on! For a more masculine beauty, we can always use neutral terms such as ‘good-looking’ or ‘attractive’, and even ‘cute’ – but ‘handsome’ gives off a certain air of charm and manliness that a guy might like to … Read more
Japan is known for its beautiful culture, deep traditions, and unique way of looking at the world. Some of the most powerful ideas are captured in simple Japanese words. These words don’t always have a direct translation in English, but they embody a whole philosophy. From finding beauty in imperfection to discovering strength in tough … Read more
There’s something special about the Japanese language. Many Japanese words express feelings or ideas that don’t exist in English. These words are often simple, but carry deep meaning rooted in Japanese culture and everyday life. Other words simply sound beautiful, and are fun to say! Here are 15 beautiful Japanese words that will show you … Read more
Whether you are learning Japanese for use in everyday life or just for fun, body parts are a practical set of vocabulary to have under your belt! Not only will it improve your speaking and comprehension skills in day-to-day conversations, it would also be extremely helpful if you find yourself in an emergency situation such … Read more
Let’s be honest: kanji can be hard. Some are simple and satisfying to write. But others look like someone dropped a bowl of ramen on the page! In this post, we’re diving into the hardest, most complicated, and downright ridiculous kanji in Japanese. Don’t worry – while these are all real kanji, most of them … Read more
Looking for free Japanese worksheets for beginners? You’re in the right place! Whether you’re just starting out with hiragana and katakana, or beginning to learn basic vocabulary and kanji, these printable worksheets are a great way to practise. Best of all, they’re totally free! Scroll down to download a selection of beginner-friendly Japanese worksheets to … Read more
‘To wear’ in Japanese is kiru… It’s also haku, kaburu, kakeru… and the list goes on! Depending on which article of clothing you are wearing, there is a suitable corresponding verb to mean ‘wear’. It’s easy enough to get the hang of, as each of the different verbs are designated to respective categories of clothes … Read more
Whether you are particularly into fashion or not, clothing is an essential part of our everyday lives. So, if you’re learning Japanese, it’s important to know the most common words to talk about clothes in Japanese! Japan is well known for its unique and innovative clothing styles, with Tokyo being regarded as one of the … Read more