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New bike rules have rolled out across Japan, but confusion on the road is also creating an opening for scammers. This week's Bilingual looks at what's changed, what to look out for and how Japanese expresses "have to." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/04/24/language/bicycle-laws-japanese-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #cycling

New bike rules have rolled out across Japan, but confusion on the road is also creating an opening for scammers. This week's Bilingual looks at what's changed, what to look out for and how Japanese expresses "have to." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/04/24/language/bicycle-laws-japanese-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #cycling

New bike rules have rolled out across Japan, but confusion on the road is also creating an opening for scammers. This week's Bilingual looks at what's changed, what to look out for and how Japanese expresses "have to." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/04/24/language/bicycle-laws-japanese-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #cycling

New bike rules have rolled out across Japan, but confusion on the road is also creating an opening for scammers. This week's Bilingual looks at what's changed, what to look out for and how Japanese expresses "have to." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/04/24/language/bicycle-laws-japanese-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #cycling

Finally got my certificate for passing the Japanese Language Proficiency Test for the N4 level in December. Now I passed N5 and N4 with a year between them but N3 will not be that easy, or that fast.

#JLPT #JLPTN4 #learningjapanese #japanese

Valentine’s Day in Japan is shifting from obligation to indulgence, as people embrace life’s small luxuries for themselves. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/13/language/valentines-japan-self-love-luxury/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4

Today is #JLPT result day, I passed #JLPTN4 with much better results that I expected. My #japanese is continuously getting better.

Have you broken your New Year’s resolution already? Learn some Japanese grammatical terms that help you frame things in a more forgiving way. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/01/15/language/japanese-resolutions-goals-language/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #newyear039sresolutions #oshogatsu #nihongo #grammar #vocabulary #jlptn3 #jlptn2 #jlptn4

After 36 years, one of Japan’s essential grammar guides is getting an update — including modern usage, example sentences and a rethink of "da/desu." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/19/language/japanese-dictionary-updates-grammar/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3 #jlptn4

We’re halfway through October, which means the hunt will soon be on for fall foliage. Learn how to ask about the when, where and why in Japanese while exploring the country’s most picturesque photo spots. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/16/language/autumn-leaves-japanese-trees/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn4

Thinking about a haircut in Japan? From straight to curly, here’s your guide to salon lingo, styles and expectations. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/09/language/japanese-hair-salon-haircut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #beauty #hairstyles #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #livinginjapan

Group work chats can be helpful when it comes to small things, but at what point do Japanese workers think they step over the line? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/22/language/japan-work-harassment-line/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn2 #jlptn3 #jlptn4

Sometimes, all it takes is a few little tweaks to the Japanese you learn in your textbook to make yourself sound natural. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/05/16/language/casual-japanese-ordering-restaurant/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn4 #jlptn5

Proposing to someone in Japan works in the same way as it does in other countries, but some people still follow specific gift-giving traditions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/04/18/language/japanese-engagement-wedding-customs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn4

https://www.alojapan.com/1227858/japanese-ski-vocabulary-hit-the-books-before-you-hit-the-slopes/ Japanese ski vocabulary: Hit the books before you hit the slopes #Hakuba #hotels #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #JlptN4 #JlptN5 #news #nihongo #skiing #snowboarding #tourism #vocabulary Without a doubt, one of the most epic things to do in Japan is スキー. And no, that’s not 好き (suki, like/love), but sukī (skiing) — although falling in love is certainly up there, too. Given the famous powder and countless mountains and resorts from Hi…

What does it mean to be “brat” in Japanese? Fire up the Charli XCX playlist and explore the language and terminology of playful rebellion and mischief. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/02/28/language/charli-xcx-brat-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #charlixcx #jlptn4

Is it fact or hearsay? Japanese has subtle ways of signaling uncertainty — learn how to spot them and sharpen your information literacy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/02/14/language/ai-japanese-information-literacy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3

The passive voice is used in Japanese for much more than a change of subject. Learn how to deploy it for when you feel annoyed, victimized or when natural disasters force you to act. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/23/language/passive-voice-japanese-causative/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3

Think you know what's coming up for Japan in 2025? Learn the language for explaining your predictions to your friends. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/17/language/making-predictions-japanese-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3 #jlptn4

Before you head to the slopes, check out some basic skiing-related Japanese words and terms to stop you from linguistically wiping out when you get there. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/09/language/japanese-skiing-snowboarding-hakuba/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #skiing #snowboarding #skiresorts #hakuba #jlptn5 #jlptn4

A lot of people will have "study Japanese more" as a New Year's resolution, but it's also a chance for Japanese teachers to approach the material in a new way. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/01/03/language/study-japanese-ai/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #howtostudyjapanese

Knowing how to make an appointment in Japanese is, of course, useful when living in Japan. This is especially true during flu season. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/11/13/language/vaccine-vocabulary-flu-season-japan/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #vaccinations #grammar #jlptn4 #medicine #livinginjapan

Get to know the vocabulary behind different levels of scares from spooky to absolutely terrifying. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/10/24/language/halloween-japanese-vocabulary-scary/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #halloween #jlptn4 #jlptn3

There are a few convenient grammatical structures that will help you talk about your morning trips to Family Mart or 7-Eleven. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/10/01/language/convenience-stores-japanese-habits/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #conveniencestores #7eleven #jlptn3 #jlptn4

There's been a rice shortage in Japan recently, the country's main food staple. This week we look at how you can tell when something goes from being a "want" to a "must have." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/09/25/language/necessity-need-rice-japan/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #rice #jlptn4 #jlptn3

Head back to school with this week's language lesson and learn the basics from kanji and math class, as well as the activities in between. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/09/12/language/japanese-language-school-terms/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #elementaryschool #jlptn4 #jlptn3

Polish off your honorifics just in time for an autumn round of hiring at many Japanese firms. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/09/06/language/job-hunting-japanese-hiring/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn2 #jlptn3 #jlptn4

Asking Japanese people what they did on summer vacation is an easy conversation starter. Just make sure you know the names of the places they're going, too. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/08/16/language/japan-regions-geography-vocabulary/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #geography #climate #regional #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3

If you live in Japan long enough, you're bound to receive an invitation sooner or later. Make sure you know how to respond or how to ask in return. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/07/13/language/inviting-japan-invitation-festival/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn4 #echigotsumari

If you're vegetarian, vegan or have some kind of allergy, then knowing how to ask about what you're eating is an essential skill to have. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/07/04/language/vegetarian-vegan-read-order-japanese-menu/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #jlptn4

"Smell pollution," "smell harassment" … something stinks in Japan and this week's Bilingual entry hopes to explain what it is. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/06/07/language/scent-smell-harassment-japan/ #life #language #harassment #smell #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #jlptn2

A transitive verb and an intransitive one differ in that one doesn't require a subject. This lets you point out the fact that the scary doll in the corner of the room has moved on its own. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/31/language/intransitive-japanese-grammar-ghosts/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #transitiveverbs #intransitiveverbs #jlptn4

"Before it's too late," "while you remember" — Mother's Day offers us a chance to learn ways to express a range of time in Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/05/03/language/mothers-day-japan-grammar/ #life #language #mother039sday #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn3 #jlptn2 #jlptn4

As the weather changes it doesn't hurt to give your home a good clean. In Japan, that may also mean dusting off a few words and phrases for tidying. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/11/language/spring-cleaning-vocabulary-japanese/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #grammar #jlptn4

By mixing and matching certain verbs, your vocabulary will expand immensely. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/19/language/perseverence-japanese-compound-verbs/?utm_content=buffer37565&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn4 #jlptn3 #jlptn2

Whether it’s a trendy top from a chain store in Shibuya or a vintage piece from the backstreets of Kichijoji, know how to shop with a mind to sustainability in Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/07/21/language/fashion-fast-slow-discussing-shopping-ethics-japanese/?utm_content=buffer5e8b2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #sustainability #vocabulary #grammar #fastfashion #jlptn3 #jlptn4 #jlptn2