Archive for the 'Japanese Words' Category
August 17, 2016
Japanese Word of the Day – notebook (noun)
Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!ノート (ノート) notebook (noun)男性がノートをとっている。だんせいがノートをとっている。The man is writing in the notebook.私はそれぞれの授業でノートを分けている。わたしはそれぞれのじゅぎょうでノートをわけている。I have a separate notebook for each class.白い線の入ったノートしろいせんのはいったノートwhite lined notebook一つの科目のノートひとつのかもくのノートone subject notebookOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
August 10, 2016
Japanese Word of the Day – kind (na-adjective)
Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!親切 (しんせつ) kind (na-adjective)年配の女性に花を贈るのは、親切なことだ。ねんぱいのじょせいにはなをおくるのは、しんせつなことだ。Giving the elderly woman flowers is a kind act.彼女は、笑顔が素敵で、親切な人だ。かのじょは、えがおがすてきで、しんせつなひとだ。She is a kind person with a big smile.親切な行為しんせつなこういkind act親切心しんせつしんa kind heartOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
August 2, 2016
Japanese Word of the Day – cherry (noun)
Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!サクランボ (サクランボ) cherry (noun)さくらんぼが食べたいです。さくらんぼがたべたいです。I want to eat cherries.くき付きの二粒のさくらんぼくきつきのにつぶのさくらんぼpair of cherries and stems二粒のサクランボにつぶのサクランボtwo cherriesサクランボを狩るサクランボをかるpick cherriesOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
July 28, 2016
4 Reasons Why Japanese Slang Words Will Make You Fluent
Learn 4 honest reasons you need Japanese slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language.
Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Japanese slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Japanese? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Japanese or any new language.
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1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation
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July 17, 2016
Japanese Word of the Day – light bulb (noun)
Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!電球 (でんきゅう) light bulb (noun)電球が切れたら、変えてください。でんきゅうがきれたら、かえてください。Change the lightbulb when it burns out and goes dark.白熱の電球はくねつのでんきゅうincandescent light bulbOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
July 11, 2016
Japanese Honorifics Guide: San, Kun, Chan, Sama and More
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Have you ever felt confused about all those -kun, -chan and -senpai you hear when watching anime? I am sure you have wondered about the meaning of these Japanese suffixes. After reading this post your Japanese will sound more natural as you will learn how to use Japanese honorifics!
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Most languages use them: “Mr.”, “Mrs”, “Sir”, “Dr”… But in Japanese, there are more of them, and they are a lot more nuanced. They are often attached to a name as a suffix, but some can stand alone, such as sensei.
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June 27, 2016
Japanese Word of the Day – octopus (noun)
Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!タコ (タコ) octopus (noun)八本の足のタコはっぽんのあしのタコeight-armed octopus茹だこゆでだこboiled octopusタコ墨タコすみoctopus inkOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
June 23, 2016
For Japanese Learners: 10 Japanese Adjectives to Describe Yourself
In this lesson you will learn what adjective describes your personality best. In this video, Risa a native Japanese speaker, will explain the simple adjectives you need. They're written in both Japanese characters and the alphabet, giving all the tools you need to get started in your Japanese study. Here is our list!
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1. つまらない。
Tsumaranai
Boring.
2. 丁寧。
ていねい。Teinei
Polite.
3. 落ち着いた。
おちついた。Ochistuita
Calm.
4. 面白い。
おもしろい。Omoshiroi
Humorous.
5. まじめ。
Majime
Serious.
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6. 恥ずかしい。
はずかしい。Hazukashii
Shy.
7. 親切。
しんせつ。Shinsetsu
Kind.
8. 賢い。
かしこい。Kashikoi
Kind.
9. 熱心。
ねっしん。Nesshin
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May 31, 2016
Japanese Word of the Day – door (noun)
Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!ドア (ドア) door (noun)ドアは閉まっています。ドアはしまっています。The door is closed.男性が車のドアのカギを開けようとしている。だんせいがくるまのドアのカギをあけようとしている。The man is unlocking the car door with the key.正面ドアしょうめんドアfront doorOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!
May 24, 2016
Japanese Word of the Day – movie (noun)
Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!映画 (えいが) movie (noun)私が若いときは、よくアニメ映画を見ていた。わたしがわかいときは、よくアニメえいがをみていた。I used to watch a lot of animation films when I was young.ほとんどの映画はフィルムで撮られる。ほとんどのえいがはフィルムでとられる。Most movies are produced on film.ドキュメンタリー映画ドキュメンタリーえいがdocumentary filmOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!