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…

https://www.alojapan.com/1224866/in-need-of-rice-and-some-japanese-words-that-describe-necessity/ In need of rice and some Japanese words that describe necessity #grammar #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #JLPTN3 #JlptN4 #news #nihongo #rice #vocabulary This fall, excitement for the arrival of 新米 (shinmai, the new rice crop of the year) is greater than usual. The lingering effect of last year’s 不作 (fusaku, poor harvest) hit hard in August when rice stock is usually at the lowest level every year. 日本人の食生活に、 お米は必要不可欠です (Nihonjin no…

What does it mean to be “brat” in Japanese? Fire up the Charli XCX playlist and explore the language and terminology of playful rebellion and mischief. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/02/28/language/charli-xcx-brat-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #charlixcx #jlptn4

Is it fact or hearsay? Japanese has subtle ways of signaling uncertainty — learn how to spot them and sharpen your information literacy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/02/14/language/ai-japanese-information-literacy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3

The passive voice is used in Japanese for much more than a change of subject. Learn how to deploy it for when you feel annoyed, victimized or when natural disasters force you to act. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/23/language/passive-voice-japanese-causative/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3

Think you know what's coming up for Japan in 2025? Learn the language for explaining your predictions to your friends. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/17/language/making-predictions-japanese-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3 #jlptn4

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

Knowing how to make an appointment in Japanese is, of course, useful when living in Japan. This is especially true during flu season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/11/13/language/vaccine-vocabulary-flu-season-japan/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #vaccinations #grammar #jlptn4 #medicine #livinginjapan

Get to know the vocabulary behind different levels of scares from spooky to absolutely terrifying. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/10/24/language/halloween-japanese-vocabulary-scary/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #halloween #jlptn4 #jlptn3

There are a few convenient grammatical structures that will help you talk about your morning trips to Family Mart or 7-Eleven. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/10/01/language/convenience-stores-japanese-habits/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #conveniencestores #7eleven #jlptn3 #jlptn4

There's been a rice shortage in Japan recently, the country's main food staple. This week we look at how you can tell when something goes from being a "want" to a "must have." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/09/25/language/necessity-need-rice-japan/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #rice #jlptn4 #jlptn3

Head back to school with this week's language lesson and learn the basics from kanji and math class, as well as the activities in between. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/09/12/language/japanese-language-school-terms/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #elementaryschool #jlptn4 #jlptn3

Polish off your honorifics just in time for an autumn round of hiring at many Japanese firms. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/09/06/language/job-hunting-japanese-hiring/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn2 #jlptn3 #jlptn4

Asking Japanese people what they did on summer vacation is an easy conversation starter. Just make sure you know the names of the places they're going, too. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/08/16/language/japan-regions-geography-vocabulary/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #geography #climate #regional #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3

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

"Smell pollution," "smell harassment" … something stinks in Japan and this week's Bilingual entry hopes to explain what it is. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/06/07/language/scent-smell-harassment-japan/ #life #language #harassment #smell #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #jlptn2

A transitive verb and an intransitive one differ in that one doesn't require a subject. This lets you point out the fact that the scary doll in the corner of the room has moved on its own. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/31/language/intransitive-japanese-grammar-ghosts/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #transitiveverbs #intransitiveverbs #jlptn4

"Before it's too late," "while you remember" — Mother's Day offers us a chance to learn ways to express a range of time in Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/03/language/mothers-day-japan-grammar/ #life #language #mother039sday #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3 #jlptn2 #jlptn4