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How to say “you” in Japanese?

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Answer by Japanese teacher When you do not know the other person’s name, ask for his/her name first and then address him/her using the “name + san” format. (1) Sumimasen, onamae wa? すみません、お名前は Excuse me, what’s your name? Business setting […]
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How to say “I” in Japanese?

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Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation You’re right. There are many ways of saying “I” in Japanese depending on the situation, gender, and self-image that you want to project to the listener. The most standard and gender-free term would be “watashi”. […]
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Introduction to Japanese Word Order

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We’ve looked at the characteristics of the Japanese language previously in “Is Japanese language difficult to learn? Let’s look at the characteristics of the language.” Today, let’s talk a little bit more about the word order in Japanese. Basic word […]
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How to say “Please thin out my hair” in Japanese?

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Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation If this is your first time going to a hair salon in Japan, it could be a bit intimidating because of the language problem. However, it is a great experience and I’m sure you would […]
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11 slick ways to end a business email in Japanese

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When you need to send a business email in Japanese, you may find that there are many expressions that you can use in business emails. And they are sometimes quite different from the expressions in normal conversational emails. Here are […]
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What is “Saa…(Japanese)”?

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Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation (1)Come on, well, now ~ “Saa” is said decisively to prompt others to act quickly. It’s similar in meaning to “come on”, “well”, “now”. (2)I don’t know, I wonder, let me see. When “Saa” is […]
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How to say “Good bye” in Japanese?

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Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Many foreigners think that “Sayoonara.” is the word to use when saying good bye in Japanese. “Sayoonara.” is indeed “Good bye.” but in fact, Japanese people do not say “Sayoonara.” for all occasions, and nor […]
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How to say “I can’t eat pork” in Japanese?

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Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation The concept of “halal” is gradually becoming more known in Japan, but it is still not widely known in some areas. In addition, pork is often used in Japanese food so if in doubt, try […]
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How to say “I have an allergy.” in Japanese?

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Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation My American friend also has gluten allergy, and we were often worried about her when she visited Japan. Those of you who has gluten allergy, make sure to be careful of soy sauce, a type […]
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