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Why Does Japanese Say いきます for “I’m Coming”?

Why Does Japanese Say いきます for "I'm Coming"? Understanding the unique perspective of いきます and きます Many learners get conf...
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Is Japanese really the hardest language?

Is Japanese Really the Hardest Language? Exploring the reality and the beauty of learning Japanese. Did you know Japanes...
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Telling Time in Japanese

Mastering the Clock in Japanese! 1. How to say "o'clock": ~じ (~ji) To say the hour, just add "ji" after the number. Keep...
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Giving and Receiving in Japanese

How to Use あげます・もらいます・くれます A simple guide to giving and receiving in Japanese In Japanese, there are different verbs for...
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How to Use Kono, Sono, and Ano

A quick guide to “this + noun” in Japanese If you’re learning Japanese, you may have already seen kore, sore, and are. N...
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Beginners 2 Is Here! Take Your Japanese to the Next Level (N5–N4)

We’re excited to announce the release of our Beginner 2 Course—the next step in your journey with LOST IN YOU, LOST IN T...
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Special Readings for Japanese Dates

Why some Japanese calendar dates don’t follow the usual rule In Japanese, some dates of the month have special readings....
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Effective Japanese Learning Strategy

Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming, but there’s a scientifically proven way to make steady progress. By combining l...
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Giving Directions

Giving Directions みちあんない Learn how to give directions in Japanese! From Beginners1 Lesson 15, we’ll practice basic phras...
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A Simple and Effective Roadmap to Pass JLPT N5

Many beginners ask me the same question: “I want to take JLPT N5, but how should I start studying?” If you’re a complete...