At least 'semete' can help you describe the bare minimum in Japanese
The adverb "semete" can mean "at least" in English, but there's a nuance that goes with it that further specifies how it can be used.
If you study just one thing this week, make it 'bakari'
The word "bakari" can be used in many situations in Japanese and can be seen in some of these cases as a replacement for the two different meanings of the English word "just."
Divining fortunes and reading blood types in the Year of the Rat
It's the Year of the Rat and writer Haruka Murayama dips into the language of the zodiac.
Despite the fact 'noni' is difficult for some, it's still a particle you should learn early
Whether it's used to connect sentences or simply to add emphasis, "noni" is important to convey the idea of "even though."
You've got nothing to lose if you start studying the meanings of 'motomoto'
The word "motomoto" conveys a sense of "originally," but it can also be used to express that you have nothing to lose in a given situation.
The structure 'to itta' is a great example of the ways Japanese give examples
Not to be confused with "to iu," the structure that uses "to itta" can help when you're providing examples for things in a designated category.
The grammar point known as 'to iu'
When you're trying to describe what something is in Japanese, the structure 'to iu' can come in very handy.
Work toward mastery of 'ni mukete' and 'o mezashite'
The structures "ni mukete" and "o mezashite" help express your working toward a goal, with the latter being the more concrete option.
Reuniting with old Japanese friends of all different kinds
Whether they're your "shin'yū," your "tomodachi" or your "nakama," reuniting with Japanese friends is always a blast.
Here's some advice. If you want to help a friend out, stick to -tara ii desu
With your friends, giving and asking for advice in Japanese can be done in several ways. Just make sure you don't accidentally use these structures with your boss!
How to express the ups and downs of a tax hike
Describing the rise in a tax hike and a rise in prices means using two different words in Japanese. In either case, things aren't looking up.
By the way, do you know how to use 'hanashi wa kawaru kedo' in a sentence?
Changing the topic in a Japanese conversation is easier than you think and two terms in particular can help. 'Tokorode,' have you been studying Japanese long?
