Netflix also has features that would be useful to any language learner such as multilingual subtitles and (occasionally) audio dubs. You can use these tools as you wish to make your Japanese studies more accessible or challenging. If you need some help on what to watch, here’s a quick gu...
Japanese TV and streaming services have their perks: anime, J-drama, documentaries, and for hardcore fans, those off-the-wall Japanese variety TV shows. While all of this is available with the push of a button in Japan, it’s harder to catch the premiere of the latest anime outside the...
The term 邦楽,hōgaku, on the other hand, refers to Japanese music or music produced by Japanese artists. It encompasses various genres like J-pop,enka, traditional Japanese music, and more. Japanese music has a distinct style and has gained popularity both domestically and internationally. ...
So consider this month a call to action. Both to myself and to you. Can you read more Japanese articles, and can you be more mindful of the sentence structure as you’re reading? Go give the newsletter a read for more details. And check out the podcast where I go over the strategy...
“Why would you need to know their name?” you might ask. Well, in Japanese someone’s surname is one of the most natural ways of saying “you” in Japanese. Just today, on the walk in to work from the station, I asked a coworker 田中さんは、この会社長いですか (Tanaka-san wa...
Travel guides:The app also has in-depth articles about Japanese culture, public transport, and other useful information about visiting the country. NAVITIME: Where to get it You candownload the NAVITIMEapp to your smartphone very easily.
Tickets that issue tickets purchased online have a blue label reading 5489 (this can be read as “go-yo-ya-ku” in Japanese, which is also the word for “reservation”). 5489 sign – image © Chris Rowthorn Here’s a shot of one of the ticket machines in question: ...
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Take a look at these examples where Japanese onomatopoeia is used in common conversation: 日本語がぺらぺらになりたい— I want to becomefluentin Japanese 彼女はフランス語がぺらぺらです— She isfluentin French お腹がぺこぺこです— I’mstarved ...
Holidays and events to look out for Like many countries, Japan has a unique number of national holidays and events that e-commerce providers should look out for. Gift purchases rise during Valentine’s Day, White Day, and Christmas Day Many Japanese take a vacation during Shogatsu (New Year...