JLPT N4

Sometimes things go right—and you want to give credit where it’s due. Maybe your Japanese has improved because of a good study app (hint hint), or maybe the weather was great, so you had a wonderful day. In Japanese, the go-to phrase for expressing this kind of appreciation is おかげで. In this article, we’ll show you […]

Want to talk about what your city, country, or even your favorite anime character is known for? In Japanese, there’s a simple and useful way to express what someone or something is famous for. You’ll hear it in travel shows, everyday conversations, and even interviews. The grammar is based on the word 有名（ゆうめい）, which means

Time is an essential part of communication. Whether you’re talking about how long you studied, how long a trip lasted, or how much time something takes, Japanese has specific expressions to convey duration. In this article, we’ll explore key grammar point: かかる for how long something takes. かかる Expressing Time Required Usage Pattern [Time Duration]+

Time is an essential part of communication. Whether you’re talking about how long you studied, how long a trip lasted, or how much time something takes, Japanese has specific expressions to convey duration. In this article, we’ll explore key grammar point: 間 (かん) for time spent. かん (間) Expressing Time Spent Usage Pattern [Time Duration]+

In English, saying “Learning is important” turns an action into a noun. In Japanese, the word こと plays a similar role. It’s a powerful tool for expressing habits, rules, experiences, and general ideas. こと Turning Verbs into Nouns Usage Pattern [Verb (Short Form)]+ こと Details JLPT Level: N4 How to Use It Use こと when

Have you ever traveled to Japan? Have you ever eaten sushi? In Japanese, there’s a specific way to ask and answer questions about past experiences. The phrase ことがある is used to express whether you have ever done something before. This grammar point is frequently used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing past experiences, trying new things,

In English, we often say things like “Reading is fun” or “Swimming is difficult.” That “-ing” turns the verb into a noun—a process called nominalization. In Japanese, one of the ways to do this is with の. の is used to turn verbs into nouns when you’re describing something you see, hear, feel, or experience. It’s

Time passes quickly, and sometimes, you realize that you haven’t done something in a long time. Whether it’s studying, meeting an old friend, or visiting a favorite place, ぶりに is the perfect way to express “for the first time in [X time]” in Japanese. This phrase helps indicate how long it has been since something

Japanese has three different expressions that can be used to not only mean “only” or “just,” but that also explain how we feel about the situation. In this lesson, we’ll be covering way to express “only” or “just” with a feeling of disappointment or an implication that something is lacking, missing, or insufficient. しか Only;