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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

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

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…

If you want to get things moving, look to the kanji 通 for help. It's notably used in words relating to commuting and passing through things, as well as transmission of information. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/03/14/language/sarin-train-commute-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #aumshinrikyo #jlptn5 #jlptn3

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

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

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

If you received a gift on Valentine's Day, White Day is your chance to return the kindness. Learn the verbs for giving with grace. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/01/language/giving-receiving-white-day-japan/ #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #jlptn5 #verbs

Japan is a society with many unspoken rules. Are you aware of the norms that govern your place of business? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/09/08/language/living-japan-etiquette-trains/?utm_content=bufferb414f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn5 #jlptn3 #etiquette #livinginjapan