https://www.alojapan.com/1320814/closing-the-gap-between-what-you-learn-and-what-you-say-in-japanese/ Closing the gap between what you learn and what you say in Japanese #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #JlptN4 #JlptN5 #news #nihongo #vocabulary In any language, there’s a gap between the 教科書に載っているフレーズ (kyōkasho ni notte-iru furēzu, phrases found in textbooks) and 実際に使われている表現 (jissai ni tsukawarete-iru hyōgen, the expressions actually used). This gap may discourage Japanese learners from utilizing what they’ve learned in real-life sit

https://www.alojapan.com/1308687/why-the-month-of-may-feels-tough-and-how-language-can-help/ Why the month of May feels tough and how language can help #depression #grammar #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #JlptN1 #JlptN5 #MentalHealth #news #nihongo #vocabulary There’s an English proverb that goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” In Japan, however, the month of 5月 (gogatsu, May) also brings on something a little less positive: 五月病 (gogatsu-byo, May sickness). Another translation for 五月病 might be the “May blues,” as this…

Sometimes, all it takes is a few little tweaks to the Japanese you learn in your textbook to make yourself sound natural. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/16/language/casual-japanese-ordering-restaurant/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn4 #jlptn5

You're thrown into a whirlwind of a new job in April and then the Golden Week holidays hit — dreading the return to work? You may have the "May blues." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/01/language/may-blues-japan-depressed/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #mentalhealth #depression #jlptn5 #grammar #jlptn1

It's the new fiscal year and that means meeting new colleagues and classmates. Learn how to properly introduce yourself in Japanese with a few set phrases. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/04/05/language/japanese-introductions-work-parents/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5

https://www.alojapan.com/1227858/japanese-ski-vocabulary-hit-the-books-before-you-hit-the-slopes/ Japanese ski vocabulary: Hit the books before you hit the slopes #Hakuba #hotels #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #JlptN4 #JlptN5 #news #nihongo #skiing #snowboarding #tourism #vocabulary Without a doubt, one of the most epic things to do in Japan is スキー. And no, that’s not 好き (suki, like/love), but sukī (skiing) — although falling in love is certainly up there, too. Given the famous powder and countless mountains and resorts from Hi…

If you want to get things moving, look to the kanji 通 for help. It's notably used in words relating to commuting and passing through things, as well as transmission of information. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/03/14/language/sarin-train-commute-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #aumshinrikyo #jlptn5 #jlptn3

Before you head to the slopes, check out some basic skiing-related Japanese words and terms to stop you from linguistically wiping out when you get there. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/09/language/japanese-skiing-snowboarding-hakuba/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #skiing #snowboarding #skiresorts #hakuba #jlptn5 #jlptn4

A lot of people will have "study Japanese more" as a New Year's resolution, but it's also a chance for Japanese teachers to approach the material in a new way. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/03/language/study-japanese-ai/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #howtostudyjapanese

If you live in Japan long enough, you're bound to receive an invitation sooner or later. Make sure you know how to respond or how to ask in return. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/07/13/language/inviting-japan-invitation-festival/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #echigotsumari

If you're vegetarian, vegan or have some kind of allergy, then knowing how to ask about what you're eating is an essential skill to have. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/07/04/language/vegetarian-vegan-read-order-japanese-menu/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #jlptn4

As the weather changes it doesn't hurt to give your home a good clean. In Japan, that may also mean dusting off a few words and phrases for tidying. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/11/language/spring-cleaning-vocabulary-japanese/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #grammar #jlptn4

In addition to "maruhara," or "period harassment," younger employees want to cut down on the unnecessary emails that are a part of work culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/02/language/period-harassment-maruhara-japanese-work-culture/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #kanji

Asking people to a party is made easy in Japanese with a few basic sentence structures. Taking your leave from a party is just as simple. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/15/language/inviting-asking-friends-to-hanami-japan/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #cherryblossoms

If you received a gift on Valentine's Day, White Day is your chance to return the kindness. Learn the verbs for giving with grace. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/01/language/giving-receiving-white-day-japan/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #verbs