Culture
New Japanese Learning Resources: Fall 2022
Changing leaves, cooler weather, the scent of pumpkin spice — break out the flannel, Autumn’s here! For many, that might mean back to...
A Practical Guide to Finding and Accessing Japanese E-books
Hey you! Do you want to read more Japanese books but don’t fancy paying international shipping fees? Or maybe you don’t want to...
What is “Yuri”?
You’ve probably heard of Boys’ Love, or BL, a well-known genre in Japan that focuses on romantic relationships between male characters. But have...
〜ている (Teiru) vs 〜てある (Tearu) vs 〜ておく(Teoku)
Learning to differentiate the subtle nuances between 〜ている, 〜てある, and 〜ておく might be one of the biggest headaches for Japanese learners. Not only...
ばかり (Bakari) vs ところ (Tokoro)
How do you describe what you just did in Japanese? Maybe you just brushed your teeth, or you just bought a car. How...
How To Convert English Words to Japanese
Japanese words that even the most proficient learners of the language find the hardest to pronounce can be, ironically, the ones borrowed from...
11 Japanese Expressions for Different Levels of Uncertainty
Even in situations when Japanese people are quite positive that something is true, they typically hold back on expressing claims. Similar to how...
New Japanese Learning Resources: Winter 2022
The year might be drawing to a close, but it’s a perfect time to do something new with your Japanese study! Take a...
Tofugu’s Learn Kana Quiz: Practice Hiragana and Katakana
Looking for a simple tool to practice reading hiragana and katakana, as many times as you want to? Well, Tofugu’s Learn Kana Quiz...
