December is busy in Japan People are trying to complete the year's tasks before the New Year break. And this leads to the special name for December. Read on below and found out more about this Japanese lesson blog to learn some new Japanese phrases and vocabulary. 師走 'Shiwasu', The month of December By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi 今回は「師走」を紹介します。 師走とは、月の動きを元にしたカレンダー陰暦で言う12月のこ...
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'Shiwasu', The month of December Featured
December is busy in Japan People are trying to complete the year's tasks before the New Year break. And this leads to the special name for December. Read on below and found out more about this Japanese lesson blog to learn some new Japanese phrases and vocabulary. 師走 'Shiwasu', The month of December By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi 今回は「師走」を紹介します。 師走とは、月の動きを元にしたカレンダー陰暦で言う12月のこ...
Japanese Food Day Featured
A special day for Washoku Japanese food has become popular around the world for many reasons. This free lesson blog here explores some of the reasons and introduces a special day. 和食の日Japanese Food Day By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi 今日は11月24日の「和食の日」を紹介します。 この日は和食の魅力の理解を広め、次の世代に引き継いでいくことの大切さを皆に知ってもらうために決められました。 なぜ、11月24日かと言うと、「い（１）い（１）にほんしょく(24)」からの語呂合わせです。 皆さん、和食の魅力は何だと思いますか。 下の四つのこと...
Introducing the 7-5-3 Festival Featured
What is the 7-5-3 Festival? Yamamoto sensei explains this beloved event in the Japanese calendar. If you have children in Japan, this would be a fantastic event to participate. 七五三The 7-5-3 Festival By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi 今週は「 七五三」を紹介します。 七五三とは、小さなこどもの成長に感謝をして、これからの幸せや、長生きを願う行事です。 男の子は5歳になった年に、女の子は3歳と7歳になった年に、家族と神社にお参りに行きます。 11月15日前後に行われることが多いです。 11月15日に決まった理由にはいくつかあります。その一つに...
Ritto: Winter Begins in Japan Featured
Japanese winter season starts! Marking the start of winter in Japan with this special Kanji. Learn new Kanji and listen to practice your JLPT Listening Comprehension with this free lesson blog. 立冬Winter Begins in Japan By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi 今週は「立冬」を紹介します。 「立つ」と言う字には季節が始まるという意味があります。 「立冬」とは冬が始まる日という意味で、11月8日頃です。 ちなみに、春の始まる日は「立春」と言い、2月4日頃です。 この頃になると、朝夕はぐっと寒くなり、暖房器具を使い始めます。 昔から...
Japanese autumn colours Featured
Autumn colors in Japan Read this free Japanese lesson blog from one of our online teachers, Yamamoto sensei. You can read the English translation if you scroll down and also learn new Kanji and Japanese vocabulary. Listen to the YouTube video and practice for the Listening Comprehension section of the JLPT exams. 紅葉Autumn colours By YAMAMOTO Hiroshi 今週は「紅葉」を紹介します。 紅葉とは秋になって...