Click here to listen to the audio pronunciation! Golden week is almost here! In few days it will be the beginning of the Golden week, the longest public holiday in Japan. It’s an exciting moment for a lot of people as it’s the period for some time off and to fully enjoy Spring. Here is the list of Top Words you need to know for your holidays! 1. Traffic jam 渋滞 (じゅうたい) 2. Warm 暖かい (あたたかい) 3. Golden Week holidays ゴールデンウィーク 4. Chimaki ちまき 5. Constitution Day 憲法記念日 (Constitution Day) 6. Kashiwamochi 柏餅 (かしわもち) 7. Greenery Day みどりの日 (みどりのひ) 8. Children's Day 子供の日 (こどものひ) 9. Trip abroad 海外旅行 (かいがいりょこう) 10. Doll for the Boys' Festival in May 五月人形 (ごがつ にんぎょう) ... Show more

Click here to start learning Japanese for FREE! Japan is a country rich in pop culture, which has spread all around the world and had a big influence. Popular culture changes quickly and drastically, but who are the biggest icons from Japanese Pop Culture in recent years? Here is our Top 5! 1. ハローキティ - Hello Kitty Hello Kitty, also known as Kitī-chan in Japanese, is one of the major characters in Japan, and a symbol of “Cute” culture. Hardcore fans of Kitty are called kitirā (キティラー). Hello Kitty is popular overseas as well. For example, celebrities like Paris Hilton, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga are known to be enthusiastic Kitty fans. 2. AKB48 AKB48 is currently the most popular idol group in Japan, and known for... Show more

Click here to start learning Japanese for Free! Thanks to Japanese, we realize we miss a lot of words and expressions in our own languages. If you’re looking for Japanese words we should have in our dictionary, this list is for you! You can hear these commonly used words in anime or dramas. They are pretty easy to understand, but when it comes to translating them or to explaining the meaning, it’s a different story! However, we tried to find the best definition for you, so arigatou for your understanding! 1. 先生 (Sensei) "Professor” This word can be used for all the people that teach you something. A teacher, a doctor, a philosopher… everybody can be a sensei for somebody else. 2. お疲れ様 (Otsukaresama) “Good work today ... Show more

Hey Listeners! Summer is here and love is in the air! But are you going to be able to go on that date with that special someone... who only speaks Japanese?! Step up your game with our Top 10 Japanese words and phrases for going on a date! And don't forget to sign up for a FREE (Yes, it's a FREE account) lifetime account at JapanesePod101.com to further your skills even more! 1. I love you. あなたの事を愛しています。(Anata no koto o aishite imasu.) 2. You're so beautiful. 君はとても美しいよ。(Kimi wa totemo utsukushii yo.) 3. To be dumped (v) 振られる (furareru) Click Here To Sign Up For A FREE Lifetime Account & Start Learning Japanese In Minutes! 4. To get excited romantically (v) キュンキュンする (kyunkyun suru) 5. I think of you as... Show more

Click here to discover 30 travel phrases you should know! If you are looking for exceptional and exciting places in Japan, here is a list of spots not to miss. Some places on the list are difficult to access, or even forbidden. 1. 青ヶ島。- Aogashima. The island is located 358 kilometers to the south of Tokyo. It is the smallest village in Japan. It is a volcanic island 3.5 km in length and 2.5 km in width that was formed from the remains of several calderas. The island is one of the most mysterious islands and has a beautiful natural environment. It is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime! 2. 軍艦島。- Gunkanjima. Once the most densely populated place in the world, the small island of Hashima, commonly known as... Show more

Click here to listen to the audio pronunciation! 1. おでん。- Oden. 2. しゃぶしゃぶ。- Shabu shabu 3. 天麩羅。- Tempura. 4. 寿司。- Sushi. 5. 焼き鳥。- Yakitori. 6. 牛丼。- Gyudon. 7. 蕎麦。- Soba. 8. 餅。- Mochi. 9. 納豆。- Natto. 10. おでん。- Oden. Click here to access this lesson for FREE! Here are some handy ways you can master the quotes with this lesson: Press the sound icon to hear each word and read along Review all words in a slideshow by pressing “View Slideshow” Listen to all the words in one lesson with “Play Audio” Add the words to your Word Bank or Flashcards Print the entire list out for your personal review Leave us a comment and put these quotes to use Speak and... Show more

Click here to listen to the audio pronunciation! 1. ツイッター。 - Twitter. 2. 伝えられなかった。 - Could not tell. 3. 侵略。 - invasion. 4. 便利。 - Convenient. 5. 出力。 - Output power. 6. 店員。 - Clerk. 7. 旅行。 - Traveling. 8. 暖かくなかった。 - Was not warm. 9. 駐車場。 - Parking lot. 10. おっちょこちょい。 - Clumsy. Click here to access this lesson for FREE! Here are some handy ways you can master the quotes with this lesson: Press the sound icon to hear each word and read along Review all words in a slideshow by pressing “View Slideshow” Listen to all the words in one lesson with “Play Audio” Add the words to your Word Bank or Flashcards Print the entire list out for... Show more

Hello Listeners, When it comes to listening to and understanding Japanese, most beginners struggle. They hear the few words they know. And the rest just fly in one ear and out the other. Does this happen to you too? In this post,  you’re going to learn about 3 tactics that are guaranteed to sharpen your listening comprehension skills! 1. Try Our Listening Comprehension Series Click Here To Check Out Our Absolute Beginner Videos! This is a complete lesson series dedicated purely to testing and improving your listening skills. You can find all of the videos from this series in the “Bonus Video Lessons” section of our site! In the video lesson, you’ll hear a dialogue in your target language. Then, you’ll be asked to answer... Show more

Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!タンポポ (タンポポ) dandelion (noun)地域によっては、タンポポはスープやサラダに入れて食べられている。ちいきによっては、タンポポはスープやサラダにいれてたべられている。Dandelions are eaten in soups and salads in someplaces.タンポポは雑草とみなされている。タンポポはざっそうとみなされている。Dandelions are considered weeds.黄色いタンポポきいろいタンポポyellow dandelionsタンポポの綿毛タンポポのわたげdandelion puffOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn a little Japanese everyday with the free Japanese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!負ける (まける) lose (verb)そのプレイヤーは、カードゲームで負ける。そのプレイヤーは、カードゲームでまける。The player loses the card game.そのプレイヤーは、カードゲームで負けた。そのプレイヤーは、カードゲームでまけた。The player lost the card game.そのプレイヤーは、カードゲームで負けている。そのプレイヤーは、カードゲームでまけている。The player is losing the card game.彼は試合に負けた。かれはしあいにまけた。He lost the game.大きな試合に負けたいと思う人は誰もいない。おおきなしあいにまけたいとおもうひとはだれもいない。Nobody likes to lose the big game.カードゲームで負けるカードゲームでまけるlose a card game試合に負けるしあいにまけるlose a game大負けするおおまけするlose badlyOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Japanese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free... Show more