Posts by Alex

"Konnichiwa" is usually the first Japanese word you are going to learn to say and a basic greeting you will hear nearly every day. So how do you respond to "Konnichiwa"? Is there a best practice? I...

"Ara ara" is a Japanese phrase that is often used in anime. However, if you look up its meaning online you will often find a lot of misleading information. So I have decided to write this detailed...

In daily conversations and anime, you will often come across the Japanese word Ano (あの) or its variations ano sa and ano ne. It is such a common word that knowing its meaning will come in handy...

The Japanese Kanji 先 is part of the JLPT N5 Kanji list and pretty easy to write and to remember. In contrast to its stroke order and readings, though, the seemingly contradictory meanings of 先...

In today's survival phrase lesson, we will take a look at different ways how to say "Can you speak English?" in Japanese. If you can start your conversation with a Japanese phrase like this it will...

Knowing how to say "I need help" in Japanese is not only a handy phrase to save some time and trouble when you are in Japan. The phrase can actually be a lifesaver and help you out of a real...