Vocabulary and phrases
Practical guides on speaking, grammar, pronunciation, listening, and study planning, written for learners who want to use Japanese in real life.
Vocabulary and phrases
VocabularyJapanese Greetings: 30 Essential Phrases and When to Use Them
Japanese greetings change with time, setting, and relationship. Learn the phrase together with its situation, and you will sound more natural than someone memorising one English equivalent.
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VocabularyJapanese Numbers and Counters: The Practical Beginner Guide
Japanese numbers are regular; the challenge is choosing a counter and recognising sound changes. Learn the number pattern first, then attach the few counters your life actually needs.
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VocabularyHow to Say Thank You and Sorry in Japanese: A Situational Guide
Arigatō and sumimasen are only starting points. Natural Japanese thanks and apologies name the relationship, the size of the favor or mistake, and whether you are speaking before or after it.
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VocabularyJapanese Honorifics Explained: San, Sama, Kun, Chan, Sensei and More
Japanese name suffixes express relationship and setting, not a permanent rank attached to a person. When unsure, family name plus san is the safest everyday choice.
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