Vocabulary and phrases
Practical guides on speaking, grammar, pronunciation, listening, and study planning, written for learners who want to use Japanese in real life.
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VocabularyJapanese Words for Emotions and Feelings
Feeling words are among the first Japanese adjectives you learn and the last you use correctly, because the grammar around them decides whose feeling you are describing.
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VocabularyJapanese Jobs and Occupations Vocabulary
Your job is one of the first three things anyone asks about in Japanese, and the answer needs more than a noun. Here are the words, the endings hidden inside them, and the grammar that makes the answer sound natural.
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VocabularyTalking About Hobbies in Japanese
Shumi wa nan desu ka is the question every Japanese learner is asked in the first five minutes, and a one-word answer wastes it. This post gives you the pattern, the verbs, and the follow-ups that turn it into a real conversation.
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VocabularyJapanese Clothing Vocabulary and Shopping Talk
Japanese does not have one verb for wearing. The verb changes with the part of the body, so learning clothing words means learning which verb each one takes.
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VocabularyDescribing Your Daily Routine in Japanese
Your daily routine is the one topic you can talk about every single day without needing new material, which makes it the best speaking warm-up a learner has.
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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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VocabularyJapanese Question Words: How to Ask Natural Questions
Question words turn memorised statements into real conversations. Learn where they sit and which particle follows, and you can ask far more than yes or no.
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