Beginning Japanese Phrases Podcast #167: ∼なくてもいい don’t have to ~; it’s ok if not to do ~

∼方がいい  it’s better to be ~ 寒(さむ)い日(ひ)は一日中家(いちにちじゅういえ)の中(なか)にいる方(ほう)がいい。 Click for and English Cold day | as for | all

Read More

Translation Practice from The Mouse Bride

Quick! How would you translate the following? 世界(せかい)で一番(いちばん)えらい人(ひと)。 In the fourth book of our Learn Japanese with Stories series,

Read More

Katakana Practice Quiz: Countries

Let's Practice Katakana! Once you've memorized all the kana, you need to practice reading (a lot). Use this

Read More

Wednesday Campanella Maneki Neko 招き猫 Lyrics in Japanese and English

This cute song is based on the maneki neko 招(まね)き猫(ねこ) found in stores throughout Japan. Store owners place

Read More

Now that You Mention It! そう言(い)われてみれば…

そう言(い)われてみれば… Makoto+ Members, click here to download all the sound files and a PDF for this lesson. Practice

Read More

When to Use なん and なに for 何 (What?!)

When 何 is なに and when it is なん Makoto+ Members, click here to download a PDF and Sound

Read More