Japanese language expressions

JOI staff introduce useful and interesting Japanese expressions.

"Refined" in Japanese ?

When speaking Japanese, sometimes you want to give a compliment. How do you say "sophisticated" in your conversation?

"I’m full" in Japanese

Do you know how to say "I''m full" in Japanese?

How to say 'a fake' in Japanese!

Have you ever seen reviews for products and wondered if they are real?

There is a word in Japanese for this - Can you guess what it is?

Confusing phrase in Japanese!

Do you sometimes find learning a language confusing? There is a phrase you can use in Japanese to express your lack of understanding.

Macho in Japanese

There are so many onomatopoeia words in Japanese. Some can be used to make a conversation lighter and more fun.

Can you guess what the word for "Macho" is in Japanese is?

How to say "in a split second" or "really quickly" in Japanese

Do you know how to say "in a split second" or "really quickly" in Japanese?

Great phrases to say, "it is really easy!" in Japanese

What phrases do Japanese people use to say something is simple?

Hangovers in Japanese

Ever had a hangover? What phrases do Japanese people use to express their feelings?

Fun Japanese winter word!

Do you know what kind of words we have in Japanese for when you catch a cold? Learn some useful Japanese vocabulary for winter!

An Easy Japanese cuisine Recipe

Japanese recipes are among some of the most famous cuisines in the world.

Famous dishes include of course sushi and tempura.

But for "Soul Food" one of the perennial favorites is "肉じゃが".

Difficult Japanese Kanji : Rope Kanji

The Japanese language has 3 writing methods. Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji.
The most difficult of these is Kanji. This is a nostalgic look back at one of Momii sensei's blogs.

Nostalgic look back to food blogs

Nostalgic look back to food blogs

Let's take a nostalgic look back to 2011 and re-read a blog added by Japanese teacher, Sakude sensei.

Online business Japanese classes

Online business Japanese classes

Do you have trouble writing emails in Japanese?
Do you feel that you could improve your Japanese telephone conversation level?

The Most Useful Japanese Phone Phrases

The Most Useful Japanese Phone Phrases

Speaking on the phone can be stressful enough in your own language, let alone in Japanese.

Here are some useful Japanese telephone phrases.

Top 10 Inspiring Japanese Proverbs and Sayings

Top 10 Inspiring Japanese Proverbs and Sayings

Learn 10 new Japanese sayings and proverbs that will surely impress your Japanese friends, and make your language learning ability more colorful.

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