Sensei's Notes

Learn Japanese collocations and become a native speaker!

Discover Japanese culture through seasonal words. This time, 「Momijigari (紅葉狩り)」 — autumn leaf viewing.

以前、JLPTの練習問題をしていた生徒さんから質問がありました。問題の内容を全て覚えているわけではありませんが、以下のような問題でした。Q：梅雨で毎日雨が...

「おいしくない？？」　っておいしいの？　おいしくないの？

A simple guide to understanding the differences and correct usage of the motion verbs "Ikimasu," "Kimasu," and "Kaerimasu" with examples!

こんにちは、さくらです。日本語のレッスンを初めて受けた時、「○○は日本語で何ですか。」「××は（英語/中国語etc）で何ですか」というフレーズを勉強した方は多...

some words you can actually use in daily life.

Here are some basic etiquette tips to make a good impression when talking to a Japanese person for the first time.

There are so many first-person pronouns in Japanese! Here are just a few, from common ones to those found in anime, literature, and even older forms.

Based on my years of experience teaching Japanese, I’ll be sharing a series of articles about words and expressions that learners often have questions about and how to use them in everyday conversations.

Learn common Japanese expressions and enrich your Japanese!

仕事を選ぶとき、給料や会社の知名度だけで決めていませんか？もちろん、給料は大切です。それ以外にも、「人と協力して働きたい」「新しいことを学びたい」「生...