Hay fever season gets people sneezing and talking
A good way to start a conversation in Japanese at this time of year is to talk about allergies and hay fever in particular. Learning the vocabulary for sore eyes and runny noses can also help at your local pharmacy.
Navigating the tricky world of permission when speaking Japanese
When speaking Japanese, getting the basics of language relating to permission can be helpful, from asking a colleague to pick up your slack to requesting a photo with a celebrity.
Use 'ijō' to go beyond the usual boundaries in Japanese
The term 'ijō' usually translates as 'more than,' but it can be used for more than just that.
After learning how to use 'irai' properly, you'll be able to look back with confidence
The word "irai" translates as "since," and it can be tacked on to both nouns and verbs.
In Japanese, many 'ands' make hard work
There's a lot to consider when making connections in Japanese.
Some Japanese to scream at the screen this Halloween
Before you binge-watch a bunch of scary films, learn a few Japanese words and phrases to practice shouting at the screen.
In some Japanese sentences, it's all relative
An example of relative clauses: "The article that I'm about to read doesn't look very interesting."
