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Which do you like? どちらが好きですか？ (Dochira ga sukidesu ka?) We're having another Choose One Quiz. Which do you like, 親子丼(oyakodon) or 牛丼(gyūdon)? Choose one and let us know! 親子丼(oyakodon) vs 牛丼(gyūdon) A. 親子丼(oyakodon) Oyakodon Is a combination of chicken, egg, green onion and various other ingredients that is put over rice to create a rice bowl. The litereal translation of this dishes name is parent-and-child-donburi. B. 牛丼(gyūdon) Gyūdon is a Japanese rice bowl that uses cooked beef and onions on top of rice. The dish may also include noodles, and commonly has a raw egg poured on top of it. P.S. Do you want to learn more about Japanese food? Click here to listen to related a lesson on JapanesePod101: Culture Class:... Show more

宝くじ (takarakuji): lottery Here are some ideas from our users: I would start a new life in Korea and visit Japan often !! Spend a month in Japan, every other month! I'd like to travel around the world! What would you do if you won the lottery? Click here to share your word P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. ... Show more

Hello Listener, Every Japanese learner will feel these at some point: “I’m not good enough yet.” “I don’t think I’m making any progress.” Japanese learning fears – we all get them from time to time. What are yours? And are they worth being scared of this Halloween season? But, before we get into the top 4 learning fears, our Monster-Sized Sale starts now! ‘Til Halloween, get 28% OFF the most effective Japanese course and start learning Japanese! Unlock over 370 hours of audio and video lessons, Premium study tools, apps and more! Basic is as low as $2.88/month and Premium is as low as $7.20/month. Monster-Sized Sale Starts Now! Click Here to Get 28% OFF! So, below are the top 4 Japanese learning fears according to our listeners.... Show more

どうですか？ (Dō desu ka.): How is it? Here is how to ask someone how his or her food tastes: どうですか。How is it? (for food) Here are some ways to answer the question: とてもおいしいです。- It's so good. (for food) 辛いです。- It's spicy. すっぱいです。 - It's sour. How's the food you're eating? Click here and leave your answer! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links... Show more

Here are some bugs picked by Risa: 蜂 - bee 蚊 - mosquito 蝉 - cicada Learn more words about bugs! Click here and learn more with Risa! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the Japanese Resources menu or in the Quick Links menu on your Dashboard. Click here to check out the Daily Dose of Japanese Calendar.

写真をとってくれますか。(Shashin o totte kuremasu ka?): Can you take my picture? If you go sightseeing in Japan, don't forget your camera at home! Japan is full of beautiful scenery, and there are times when you and your family and friends will want to take a picture together. Therefore, the phrase, “Can you take my picture?” in Japanese will be very useful! すみません。写真をとってくれますか。(Sumimasen. Shashin o totte kuremasu ka?): Excuse me. Can you take my/our picture? P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time.... Show more

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好き(suki): to like Here is how to ask someone if he or she likes Japanese food: 日本食が好きですか. Here are some ways to answer this question: はい、特に寿司が好きです。 (Yes, I especially like Sushi.) はい、特にたこ焼きが好きです。(Yes, I especially like Takoyaki.) はい、特にしゃぶしゃぶが好きです。(Yes, I especially like Shabushabu.) Do you like Japanese food? Click here and leave your answer! P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time. Lessons range from culture and holidays to grammar, slang, phrases and more. Find it in the... Show more

1. おはよう。 - Good morning. Click here to learn more basic Japanese greetings: 2. すごい - cool, amazing, great, wonderful Click here to learn how to introduce yourself in Japanese: 3. お名前は？ - What’s your name? Click here to learn how to ask What’s Your Name? In Japanese: 4. じゃ、また。 - See you soon. Click here to learn basic Japanese greetings: 5. どこに住んでいますか？ - Where do you live? Click here to learn how to ask and answer this question: 6. 笑う - To laugh Check out the Top 25 Must-Know Japanese verbs: 7. きれい - beautiful Click here to learn the secret of making a good first impression in Japan: 8. 駅はどこですか? - Where’s the station? Want more common Japanese... Show more

覚える (oboeru): to remember Here are some ideas from our users: I try to think in Japanese. So it becomes my natural thought process. Last night was the first time I actually dreamed in Japanese. I use it as much as I can. I speak to my family and dogs in Japanese even though they don't understand.... I write them down several times, then I find or make sentences with them... How do you remember Japanese words? Click here to share your story P.S. Get Your Daily Dose of Japanese with 1-Minute Mini-Lessons The Daily Dose of Japanese is a Calendar that gives you new, 1-minute lessons every day. Why? Because learning a little every day is easy, strengthens your habits and motivation and you improve your Japanese over time.... Show more