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.

"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?

  • Saturday, 08 April 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?

  • Wednesday, 22 March 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?

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023

An exiting Japanese word!

How do you express excitement in Japanese?

Japanese people love to use onomatopoeia.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Snoring ?!? Say it Japanese !

Have you ever had trouble sleeping because of someone's snoring?

The Japanese Kanji for snoring is quite an interesting one but...
Do you know the Japanese word for it?

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Japanese Ramen noodles - how do you eat them?

Have you ever tried eating Ramen noodles? What type is your favourite ?

  • Sunday, 12 March 2023

Useful Japanese for everyday and business conversation

This phrase can be used in so many situations when speaking Japanese.In a business setting, or with friends and just in everyday conversation!

  • Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Snoring ?!? Say it Japanese !

Have you ever had trouble sleeping because of someone's snoring?

The Japanese Kanji for snoring is quite an interesting one but...
Do you know the Japanese word for it?

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023

Japanese Ramen noodles - how do you eat them?

Have you ever tried eating Ramen noodles? What type is your favourite ?

Did you know Japanese people make a sound while eating them?
Can you guess the word used for that sound?

  • Saturday, 11 March 2023

Feeling busy? A funny phrase in Japanese!

There is a funny phrase that Japanese people often say when they are busy!

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