Meet Wa ! JOI Staff Blog

The Kanji 和(Wa) means harmony and also stands for the country of Japan 和(WA)の国(Kuni) .
Please take a look through some informative announcements and interesting stories and shown by the JOI staff and Support Team.

A key phrase in Japanese conversation

Here is a useful idiomatic word you can use in business and everyday conversation.

Too difficult Japanese phrase

Sometimes, when studying Japanese, you may find some things difficult.
Here is a fun phrase to describe when things get difficult!

Commonplace in Japanese

There are some great phrases that can make your Japanese colorful!

Fun Japanese food vocabulary!

Can you guess the answer to this vocabulary quiz?

Hear enough Japanese?

Here is a Japanese idiom meaning "I've heard it a million times!"

Lying phrase in Japanese

There are many metaphors and idioms in Japanese that are fun and useful.This idiom is used to say someone is lying about their age!

"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?

  • 土, 08 4月 2023

Efficient in Japanese

Japanese people are know for efficiency
But how do you say "efficient" in Japanese?

Various ways to enjoy cherry blossoms

Currently, it's the season of cherry blossoms in Japan.

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?

  • 水, 22 3月 2023

How do cherry blossoms dance?

Its almost Cherry Blossom season in Japan!  There are so many expressions and traditions surrounding this season.

Did you know that Cherry Blossoms dance in the wind?

  • 水, 22 3月 2023

An exiting Japanese word!

How do you express excitement in Japanese?

Japanese people love to use onomatopoeia.

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