Leo Sensei

Buzzwords contest 2015 In early December, most influential Buzzwords in 2015 were announced in Japan. We have Buzzwords contest presented by U-can, publishing company, in Japan every year. Buzzwords reflect current society situation, popular...

Typical phrases in daily conversation – Introduction and “How are you?” Hi, Leo Sensei dayo. In certain situation in daily conversation, some typical phrases are used. These are formed as one phrase. I mean...

Hi, Leo Sensei dayo. When you want to start conversation with someone, starting with greeting is ths first step in any language, right? Nice greeting makes your relation with family, friends and customers etc....

Hi, Leo Sensei dayo. When you want to start conversation with someone, starting with greeting is ths first step in any language, right? Nice greeting makes your relation with family, friends and customers etc....

Hi, Leo Sensei dayo. In this session, let’s study “から(kara)”, “まで(made)”, “までに(madeni)” and “より(yori)”. These are used when you compare something with other thing, when you explain you will go from where to where...

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...

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...

Hi, Leo Sensei dayo. In this session, let’s study particles added at the end of sentence. “か(ka)”. This is often used for question.   “か(ka)” ① Question The particle “か(ka)” at the end of...

Hi, Leo Sensei dayo. In this session, let’s study easy but useful partices,  “と(to)” and “や(ya)”.   “と(to)” ① Joint word(or phrase) The particle “と(to)” joints nouns. It is equivalent to “and” in English....

Hi, Leo Sensei dayo!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 destination or in...

In particle series No.3, let’s study “の(no)” The particle “の(no)” has three main meanings, possessive, equivalent and location. Among these three, possesive is the most important one. We often use “の(no)” in daily conversation...

Hi, Leo Sensei dayo! In this session, let’s study “を(wo)”. “を(wo)” is also very important since this shows which word or phrase is object in the sentence. “を(wo)” has mainly two meanings, object and...