An introduction to Japanese Social Etiquette: 5 essential things every Japanese Learner should know.

Published in jan 2023

As someone who is interested in learning Japanese, it's important to not only focus on improving your language skills, but also on understanding and respecting Japanese culture. One aspect of this is social etiquette, which can be quite different from what you may be used to in your own culture. Here are five essential things every Japanese learner should know about social etiquette in Japan: Respect hierarchy and honorifics: In Japanese societ...

The top 10 most commonly used idioms in Japanese!

Published in feb 2023

Idioms are a fun and engaging feature of every language, including Japanese. Japanese idioms can help you comprehend Japanese culture by adding color and personality to your language skills. Idioms can also help you comprehend Japanese films, anime, and manga, as well as Japanese discussions. In this blog post, we'll look at ten of the most widely used Japanese idioms and provide brief explanations for each one.   1) 一石二鳥 (isseki ni chou) -...