JLPT N4
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How to Talk About Time Duration in Japanese with かかる
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 JLPT Level: N4 Understanding […]
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How to Talk About Time Duration in Japanese with かん
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 JLPT Level: N4 Understanding […]
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How to Turn Verbs into Nouns in Japanese with こと
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 JLPT Level: N4 Understanding it once is only the first step With spaced review, personalized example sentences, […]
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How to Say “Have Done” in Japanese with ことがある
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, […]
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How to Nominalize Verbs in Japanese with の
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 […]
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How to Say “For the First Time in…” in Japanese with ぶりに
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 […]
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しか (shika) Meaning – How to Say “Only” in Japanese
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; […]