Japanese language expressions

JOI staff introduce useful and interesting Japanese expressions.

Tough Love Japan-style

Sometimes you can find yourself in a situation where you need to pretend to be upset or angry. Believe it or not, the Japanese have an idiom for this.

I'm Feeling Proud! Try This Japanese Idiom

There are so many Japanese idioms that use parts of the body.Can you guess the body part that is used here?

What does this Japanese mean?

Some Japanese idioms can be hard to understand. But even in the JLPT exams, these aspects of language are tested.

Be Someone ! Achieve Something ! In Japan

Using some Japanese idiomatic phrases can really impress people.This one is just one of those examples! Give it a try when you are next with Japanese friends or colleagues!

Get The Most Out Of Learning Japanese

Have you ever been to an expensive all-you-can-eat buffet? Here is a great humorous phrase you can use in that situation!

It's All About Repetition! But is it too much?

What makes for success in Japanese learning? Repetition is a great way to memorize your learning permanently!

A people magnet in Japan

Some people just attract others to themselves. They can be just fun to be with or really attractive!

Can you say "parched" in Japanese?

There are some great ways to express different sentiments in Japanese that use onomatopoeia - they often use repeated sounds that sound like they feel.

Dry Winter Skin? A Japanese Way to Say.

Winter months in Japan are extremely dry. Can you guess the word they use to express this?

Ever feel disappointed learning Japanese?

Onomatopoeia or words that sound like the thing they are describing, are used sparingly in English but extensively in Japanese!

Thirsty? Try this Japanese phrase !

The Japanese language is filled with onomatopoeia words. They can be humorous and expressive ways to improve your language.

What a Waste! Mottainai!

How do you say 'my efforts all went down the drain' in fluent Japanese? Try this quiz to test yourself!

The Global Economy? Use this Japanese idiom

Impress your Japanese business counterparts and co-workers with some intelligent use of Japanese idioms!

Do you know yourself? Japanese idiom for this!

When you use idioms in the right way when speaking Japanese, you can make a great impression.

Essential Japanese Body Language for You

Body Language is an essential part of Japanese conversation.If you master it, then you can be really really fluent. But what is it called?

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