Japanese has two primary verbs to express existence or possession: あります (arimasu) and います (imasu). While English speakers use “there is/are” or “have” for everything, Japanese makes a crucial distinction…
Introduction In Japanese, demonstrative words are crucial for describing location and pointing out objects with precision. Unlike English, Japanese has a nuanced system of demonstratives that reflects the spatial relationship…
Have you ever struggled to point out objects in Japanese? Or found yourself confused about whether to use これ or この? You’re not alone. Japanese demonstratives might seem tricky at…
I’ll explain these Japanese demonstrative pronouns, which are used to indicate location and distance relative to the speaker and listener. これ (kore) – “this one” それ (sore) – “that one”…
です is one of the most fundamental words in Japanese. It’s similar to “to be” in English (am/is/are) and is used to: The negative form of です is じゃありません (ja…
Learning Japanese is a rewarding journey that opens doors to one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate learner, improving your Japanese proficiency requires…
Learning Japanese can seem daunting at first, but with the right approach and mindset, it can be an enriching and enjoyable journey. This guide will help you navigate your Japanese…
When you start studying a new language, you probably start with learning the alphabet. For English speakers, learning the Japanese alphabet, hiragana and katakana, can be quite hard. However, once…
