Language Oct 15, 2018

Know your 'wake de wa nai' from your 'wake ni wa ikanai' in Japanese

Introducing two expressions that use わけ — わけではない and わけにはいかない.

Language | WELL SAID Oct 1, 2018

Impress with your powers of prediction in Japanese by using 'yappari'

Introducing the adverb やはり and its casual spoken version, やっぱり, which is frequently used in Japanese conversation.

Language | WELL SAID Sep 24, 2018

Know your spicy from your sweet in Japanese with 'karai' and 'amai'

Introducing the meanings and uses of 辛(から)い (spicy) and 甘(あま)い (sweet), two adjectives that relate to taste.

Language | WELL SAID Sep 17, 2018

Living and working — choosing the right verb in Japanese

Introducing the differences between the verbs "sumu" and "kurasu," as well as "tsutomeru" and "hataraku"

Language | WELL SAID Sep 10, 2018

Chilling in Japanese with 'hieru,' 'hiyasu,' 'sameru' and 'samasu'

Introducing the verb 冷(ひ)える (to become cold) and its related words and expressions.

Language | WELL SAID Sep 3, 2018

In Japanese, turn to 'omoi' when something weighs on your shoulders or mind

Introducing the i-adjective 重(おも)い/重たい (heavy).

Language | WELL SAID Aug 27, 2018

Using 'zenzen' in Japanese is no problem at all

Introducing some of the usages of the adverb 全然(ぜんぜん, never/not at all), which is often heard in conversation.

Language | WELL SAID Aug 20, 2018

A little Japanese primer on using 'chotto' in Japanese

introducing some uses of the adverb ちょっと, which comes up in all kinds of situations.

Language | WELL SAID Aug 13, 2018

The good, the bad and the 'by all means' of 'zehi' in Japanese

A closer look at 是非(ぜひ), which means "good and/or bad" or "by all means."

Language Aug 6, 2018

Raise a glass, count your squid, say you're full but watch your tone with 'hai'

Introduce the word 一杯 (いっぱい, one cup) and its related expressions.