Culture How to Visit a Shinto Shrine in Japan: A Simple Guide
Discover the proper etiquette for visiting a Shinto shrine in Japan, from purification at the temizuya to offering prayers at the main hall, in our straightforward guide.
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Vocabulary Understanding “ogoru” and “gochisousuru” in Japanese
Discover the difference between "おごる" for casual settings and "ごちそうする" for formal situations in Japanese. Learn how to use these verbs properly when treating someone to a meal.
Journey to Japanese Mastery Genki Grammar #96: Mastering -te sumimasen deshita
Master the polite form "-te sumimasen deshita" to express apologies in Japanese. Learn when to use present or past tense and how to use casual forms like "gomen."
Journey to Japanese Mastery Genki Grammar #95: Mastering -toki
Master the use of 時 (toki) in Japanese! Learn when to use present or past tense in sentences and how to describe actions happening over time.
Journey to Japanese Mastery Genki Grammar #94: Mastering to ii
Discover how to use "to ii" to express wishes and hopes in Japanese. Learn the differences between casual and polite forms with practical examples.
Journey to Japanese Mastery Genki Grammar #93: Mastering -itadakemasenka
This article explains how to use -ていただけませんか, -てくれませんか, and -てくれない for making polite and casual requests in Japanese, with practical examples and explanations.
Journey to Japanese Mastery Genki Grammar #92: Mastering -teageru / -tekureru / -temorau
Master the use of -teageru, -tekureru, and -temorau in Japanese to express favors. This post explains the differences and provides examples to help you understand when and how to use these forms in daily conversations.
Journey to Japanese Mastery Choosing the Right Word #8: Mieru and Mirareru
Confused about when to use "Mieru" and "Mirareru" in Japanese? Our guide breaks down the differences with easy-to-understand examples for language learners.
Journey to Japanese Mastery Genki Grammar #91: Mastering – Using Sentences to Qualify Nouns
Master the technique of using sentences to qualify nouns in Japanese with Genki Grammar #91. Learn how to add specific details to nouns using short-form verbs in this simple, easy-to-understand guide.
Journey to Japanese Mastery Genki Grammar #90: Mastering -teoku
Learn how to express actions done in advance with 〜ておく (-teoku) in Japanese. Genki Grammar #90: Mastering -teoku explains how to use this structure to communicate preparations effectively.