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How to say “Best regards” in Japanese?

Published:18th May 2019

How do you say “Best regards” in Japanese? This article summarizes some questions concerning Best regards. The above two expressions should be appropriate for all kinds of email. Both are polite expressions and the latter is even more polite because […]

How to say “Either one is fine” in Japanese?

Published:12th May 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Dochira or docchi is used when you are referring to two things or choices in the conversation. I hope you will enjoy your dinner regardless of your preference.

How to say “How do you use the washing machine?” in Japanese?

Published:22nd April 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Sentakuki means “washing machine”; dooyatte means “how to”; and tsukaimasu means “to use”. You can simply put all the words together to ask “how to use the washing machine?” In most cases, you simply put […]

How To Say “I’m looking forward to it” In Japanese?

Published:31st March 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Tanoshimi literally means “delight, fun, pleasure”. Thus the above expression means “I’m looking forward to it”. To emphasize your anticipation for the event, you can add sugoku in front of the sentence. Sugoku means “really, very much”.

How To Say “When Are You Available?” In Japanese?

Published:28th March 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Both expressions are suitable for use in emails and conversation. The first expression would sound more polite than the second one. Gotsugoo literally means “your circumstances or condition” and gotsugoo no yoi means “favourable or […]

How to say “thanks to you I’ve passed JLPT(Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) N5” in Japanese?

Published:1st March 2019

* JLPT means “Japanese-Language Proficiency Test”. If you are interested in JLPT, please check the following website for more details. Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Congratulations on passing your JLPT N5! I hope it is the start for further Japanese […]

How to say sorry when you want to apologize to your friends in Japanese?

Published:21st February 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation It is indeed an unfortunate accident. When we want to say sorry, we usually say “sumimasen”. However, since you are friends, you can use the more casual version “gomen”. “Gomen” comes from “ごめんなさい gomennasai” which […]

How to say “please go to the international terminal” in Japanese?

Published:20th February 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Onegaishimasu is a useful phrase whenever we are in need of someone’s help or favour. When used with the word “made” before it, that is, “~ made onegaishimasu”, it means “please go to ~”. Try […]

How to say “Full tank, please” in Japanese?

Updated:20th February 2019
Published:13th February 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Petrol stations are called gasorin sutando (ガソリンスタンド) in Japanese. There are two types of petrol stations in Japan, full-service and self-service. Full-service petrol stations are those where attendants are on hand to fill up your tank as per […]

How to say “Does this train go to Shinjuku?” in Japanese?

Published:21st January 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation The phrase ～e ikimasu means “to go to ~”. Thus Shinjuku e ikimasu means to go to Shinjuku. You can simply put the subject kono densha (this train) in front to ask this question. Train […]