Particle⑧ – “ね(ne)” and “よ(yo)”
Hi, Leo Sensei dayo. In this session, we will study particles “ね(ne)” and “よ(yo)”. Just add these particles at the end of sentence. Very simple. “ね(ne)” Agreement (or confirmation) The particle “ne” at...
Monthly Archive: October 2015
Particle⑦ – “ほど(hodo)”, “だけ(dake)” and “しか(shika)”
Hi, Leo Sensei dayo! Let’s study particle “ほど(hodo)”, “だけ(dake)” and “しか(shika)” in this session. These are particles which add emphasis on nouns in the sentence. “ほど(hodo)” Extent The particle “ほど(hodo)” shows extent of...
Maiko san – 舞妓（まいこ）さん
Hi, Leo Sensei dayo! There is no more samurai in Japan nowadays. However, you can find Maiko in Kyoto if you go there. In this column, I will introduce Maiko to you. In this...
Particle – “か(ka)”
Particle – “か(ka)” In this session, let’s study particles added at the end of sentence. “か(ka)”. This is often used for question. sponsored link “か(ka)” ① Question The particle “か(ka)” at the end of...
Particle – “と(to)” and “や(ya)”
Particle – “と(to)” and “や(ya)” In this session, let’s study easy but useful particles, “と(to)” and “や(ya)”. sponsored link “と(to)” ① Joint word(or phrase) The particle “と(to)” joints nouns. It is equivalent to “and”...
Particle – “に(ni)”, “で(de)” and “へ(he)”
Particle – “に(ni)”, “で(de)” and “へ(he)” In this session, let’s study particles relating with place, “に(ni)”, “で(de)” and “へ(he)”. You can use these particles in case you want to ask someone the direction to your...
Who visits Japan and How much tourist spends?
Hi, do you plan to go to Japan? How many times have you been to Japan? On October 21st, interesting survey on foreign toursit was disclosed by Japan National Tourist Organization(JNTO) and Japan Tourism Agency. ...
Particle – “の(no)”
Particle – “の(no)” The particle “の(no)” has three main meanings, possessive, equivalent and location. Among these three, possessive is the most important one. We often use “の(no)” in daily conversation and writing. Importance level...
Meet Meat at Niku Fes! – 肉フェス(Niku Fes)
Hi! Do you like meat?? I know your mouth watering now haha. One of the main purpose of travel is having local food there, right? This photo is taken at my favorite yakiniku restaurant, Yakiniku...
Autumn Colors-紅葉(Kouyou)
Some of you may visit Japan in October and November. Autumn is very nice season for traveler to Japan because the temperature is moaderate(not hot and not too cold), some delicious foods are in best...
Calligraphy art -書道(Syodou)
Can you read this kanji? This shows some chracter. Seems difficult, right? I also could not read this at first time. The answer is ” 和 “(わ, wa). ” 和 ” means gentle, warm,...
Copula – I am Japanese
Hi, Leo Sensei dayo! I am Japanese.(Watashi wa nihonjin desu) Sure, I am! In this session we learn how to say ” I am～” “You are～” etc. in Japanese. I posted topic about how...
20 places to visit in Japan selected by Michelin
Hi, everyone. According to news, more than 12 million people visited Japan from foreign countries from January to August in 2015. Thank you! I am so glad to hear that. I am often asked...
