Lessons
Small lessons for useful Japanese.
Notes, examples, illustrations, and video-supported lessons in one simple library.
Samui vs Tsumetai
寒い vs 冷たい
A small contrast between cold weather and cold things.
Sumimasen vs Gomennasai
すみません vs ごめんなさい
Two common apologies and where each one feels natural.
Miru vs Mieru
見る vs 見える
The difference between actively looking and being able to see.
Wa vs Ga
は vs が
A gentle first look at two important particles.
Itadakimasu
いただきます
A phrase said before eating, with its feeling and use.
Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu
よろしくお願いします
A useful phrase for introductions, requests, and starting something together.
Otsukaresama
お疲れさま
A useful phrase for work, study, and shared effort.
How to Read Dates in Japanese
日付の読み方
A video script lesson for special Japanese date readings.
Frequency Words
頻度の表現
A video script lesson for words that show how often something happens.
Amount and Ratio Words
割合の表現
A video script lesson for words that express amount or ratio.
Possibility Words
可能性の表現
A video script lesson for expressing possibility and certainty.
Tegatana: The Japanese Hand-Chop Gesture
手刀
A video script lesson about a natural gesture used to show consideration.
Putting Your Hands Together
手を合わせる
A video script lesson about a common Japanese gesture.