Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! To come across the right way, you need to know when and how to use formal and informal Japanese. Whether you’re talking to a new acquaintance, a friend, an elder, etc., the person you’re talking to in Japanese makes all the difference, and simple phrases can sound very different.

In this beginner Japanese lesson, you’ll find a comprehensive review of formal and informal adjective conjugations. See firsthand just how different a sentence as simple as, “It’s not expensive” is based on whether you’re using formal or informal Japanese. The easy charts and plentiful example sentences ensure that you’ll be completely comfortable with the nuances of both formal and informal Japanese.

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Public transportation is big in Japan. You’ll probably need to catch a bus at some point. So, you will want to ask questions such as, “Is this bus bound for Tokyo?” You’ll probably also need to tell people things like, “I need to get off the train at Nagano station.” Phrases and questions like these are the key to getting around in Japan.

This newbie Japanese lesson is here to help you! You will learn how to ask and answer questions about where you are trying to go. Ask Kono basu wa Tokyo-iki desu? (Is this bus bound for Tokyo?) and similar questions in Japanese. This JapanesePod101.com lesson is the key to getting where you are headed!

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Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com. You might not even think about it, but being able to ask questions starting with “what” and counting are critical parts of any language. Can you ask what something is in Japanese with confidence? What if you need to say the number 777 in Japanese? Or any number between zero and 999 for that matter!

This newbie Japanese lesson begins with instruction on using are wa nan desu ka? (what is that?). From there, learn to count from zero up to 999 in Japanese. This JapanesePod101.com lesson is designed to arm you with the tools you need to get around in Japan. Use it to build foundation skills you won’t want to do without.

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Introducing… YOU!
But wait!
How can you introduce yourself when making new Japanese friends? Well, it’s easier than you think!

Today we’ll learn some basic Japanese self-introductions that will help you make friends. Don’t want to talk about yourself the whole time? Don’t worry, because we’ll also learn how to ask basic questions using desu ka.

We’ll also get our first glimpse of the honorific suffix, -san, which is attached to people’s names. We’ll introduce the Japanese possessive particle no, similar to the possessive ’s in English. There’s a lot of great stuff packed into this concise Newbie Lesson, so don’t miss out on the fun!

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Are you ready to enter the shrine? There are many unique customs in Japan, some of the most interesting are the ones are associated with Japanese religion. Today’s lesson takes place under a chōzuya, the place where you purify yourself before entering a Japanese shrine or temple.　

We’ll be looking at practical Japanese phrase dō shitara ii no da, which is useful asking someone what to do. You’ll never be at a loss again!

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