Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! As you know, saying goodbye can be really hard. You may have to say your goodbyes to someone you’ll probably never see again, and that’s tough. Or, you may just have to say bye for a few days or weeks. The way that you speak to someone depends on how long it will be before you see them again, but in most goodbye scenarios, you’ll want to say, “Take care.”

In this newbie Japanese lesson, learn how to say goodbye to someone properly based on how long it will be before you see him or her again. And, learn to tell that person to take care, let’s meet again, and just about anything else you might have the urge to say. This awesome Japanese lesson has plenty of charts and sample sentences to navigate you through any time you’ll have to say “goodbye.”

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Well, whether you’re giving or receiving a gift, every language has some set phrases that most people use. When you give or receive a gift in Japan, will you know what to say?

The focus of this newbie Japanese lesson is phrases you can use when giving or receiving a gift. Starting with Kore, dōzo (”please accept this”), you’ll learn the many phrases you’re likely to hear in a gift-giving situation. As a token of our gratitude here at JapanesePod101.com, there are plenty of easy-to-read charts and example sentences that’ll get you started.

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! It can be hard to say goodbye, but it’s a necessary part of life. You might wish to politely say, “Goodbye, and thank you for being so kind.” Or, you might want to be a little more sarcastic when you say, “Bye, and thanks for everything!”

In this newbie Japanese lesson, learn to use the dynamic farewell phrase O-sewa ni narimashita. You’ll master the many uses of this phrase with plenty of sample sentences from the dialogue. As a bonus, learn another meaning of the Japanese word yoku, introduced in the last lesson, that you’ll use all the time.

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Expressing how often you do or don’t do something can be an important part of any language. You might say, “I go out often,” “I sometimes go out,” or “I never go out.” Obviously, these three statements are vastly different and can change the meaning of your conversation.

In this newbie Japanese lesson, master how to use yoku (”often”), amari (”not often”), and zenzen (”not at all”). You’ll see how dynamic these three words are with the plentiful Japanese example sentences. As a bonus, discover how to use these words in both formal and informal language.

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! You’re well on your way to a successful experience in a Japanese restaurant, but there’s one more thing you need to know. When the staff asks, “For here or to go?” will you know what to say?

This newbie Japanese lesson demonstrates the correct way to answer Tennai de o-meshiagari desu ka, o-mochikaeri desu ka?(”Will that be for here or to go?”) Whether you’re in a hurry or would like to sit down for a while, this Japanese lesson gives you the tools you need to get your point across.

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