Japanese language expressions

JOI staff introduce useful and interesting Japanese expressions.

Commonplace in Japanese

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

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?

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?

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