You’ve heard “goodbye” in Japanese in movies or TV shows enough to know it by heart: さようなら (sayounara). Yes, さようなら (sayounara) is goodbye in Japanese in the literal sense. But, unlike what Hollywood would have you believe, Japanese people almost never use it. In fact, it can lead to a bit of confusion or awkwardness […]
MORE101 Core Japanese Words — The Most Commonly Used Words in Japanese
Ready to understand about half of all Japanese words? Yes, you read that right. With only about 100 words under your belt, you can understand about 50% of all Japanese you hear or read — if you choose the right words! Starting off by learning the core Japanese words can be an incredible tool to […]
MOREJapanese for Kids: 17 Helpful Online Resources
Are you trying to raise a bilingual (or maybe even multilingual!) baby? Teaching your child Japanese is a great choice! There’s absolutely no age limit to learning languages, but why not give them a head start… especially if you’re learning too? Speaking with your kids in another language, no matter how imperfect, still improves both […]
MOREKorean Greetings: 10+ Ways to Say “Hello” in Korean
Ready to learn how to speak Korean? It all gets started with “hello.” Learning how to say hello in Korean is pretty simple, and you may even have heard it before… via GIPHY Long before I had an interest in learning the language, I learned how to say “hello” in Korean while watching Arrested Development. […]
MORE37 Cool Japanese Words and Phrases To Start Using Now
Ready to level-up your Japanese and sound めっちゃオシャレ (meccha o-share, “super fashionable”)? Then start adding some cool Japanese words to your vocabulary! Japanese may seem like a serious language with layers of formal speech patterns. But Japan boasts tons of fun, slangy words and beautiful concepts only captured in their language and culture! After all, […]
MOREHow Rodylyn had a 15-Minute Conversation in Japanese — After Just 90 Days of Study
One of the inspiring things about working at Fluent in 3 Months is all the success stories we see in the Add1Challenge. You may already know that in the Add1Challenge, language learners aim to have a 15-minute conversation with a native speaker after just 90 days. It sounds like a big goal, but we know […]
MOREJapanese Numbers: Counting in Japanese from 1-100+
Ichi, ni, san… Ready to learn how to count from 1-100+ with Japanese numbers? The Japanese number system can be quite complex, especially when you first start learning. While basic counting in Japanese is easy, there are several ways to count… even just to 10. And counting objects can become confusing because of a dreaded […]
MOREHiragana vs Katakana: What’s the Difference?
Struggling to grasp how to write in Japanese? It’s not as hard as it seems! Sure, hiragana and katakana, two of the key systems in Japanese writing, look so foreign and intimidating, but they can actually be quite simple. The characters don’t represent unique meanings the way Chinese characters do. They’re more like a Japanese […]
MOREJapanese Onomatopoeia: 84 Sounds to Express Yourself in Japanese
Today, I’m feeling pretty わくわく (wakuwaku: “excited”)! Are you うずうず (uzuzu: “itching to get started”)? Because today we’re learning onomatopoeia! You may think, why do I need to learn onomatopoeia? Maybe you’re thinking of American onomatopoeia, that seems to be only in comics (“bang” and “kaboom”) and children’s books (“woof woof” and “meow meow”). But […]
MOREMy Add1 Story: Caitlin’s Intensive 90-Days of Japanese
I thought I had good study habits. I’ve studied Japanese for some time. I took it in college, then continued to study it after I graduated. I studied most days and even met with Japanese language exchange partners. But… I had stopped growing in my Japanese ability. I wasn’t sure why. I kept doing the […]
MOREThe 99 Most Important Japanese Words (and Phrases) You Need to Start Speaking Now
Are you ready to start speaking Japanese, right now? Even if you just thought about learning Japanese today, you can start speaking from Day 1! Whether you are learning Japanese to prepare for travel to Japan, or for a language exchange, it’s a good idea to learn Japanese essential words and phrases to get the […]
MOREJapanese Video Games: 10 Awesome Games to Make Learning Japanese Easy
Think learning Japanese has to be boring? What if you could learn Japanese by playing Japanese video games? It’s totally possible to level up your Japanese from video games! Learning Japanese from games will engage your mind in a whole new way. In a moment I’ll show you some of the best Japanese video games […]
MOREHow I Met Japanese Language Partners in a Small Town (and So Can You!)
When I was 4 years old, I discovered Sailor Moon. To say I had an obsession was an understatement. Ever since, I’ve loved Japanese culture. The delicious food, the rich and crazy unique culture, the wacky shows, the cherry blossoms. But more than anything, I fell head over heels in love with this beautiful language. […]
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