Nihongo Master

We're definitely sure about something - why not express it? In this bite-sized language learning episode, we learn how to express that in Japanese!

Podcast host Azra covers another Japanese summer topic for you today! It’s a fun one: we look at the top 5 Japanese summer cuisines you can devour to beat the heat!

We’re looking at how to give approximates by saying “approximately” or “about” or “around”. And to do that in Japanese, there are two words we can use: kurai or gurai.

As we mentioned quite a few times before, Japanese summer can be quite drastic in comparison to some of the summers you guys are used to. So why not prepare in advance in terms of what you pack so you can beat most of the heat?

This week's Study Saturday will be short and simple, because there’s only one phrase to learn to say “suddenly” and that’s: kyuu ni (急に).

Today we’ll zoom into Japan’s biggest summer festival, and that’s Obon.

Podcast host Azra is stripping it down to one of the basics for this week’s Study Saturday. We'll look at how to conjugate the negative forms for verbs, adjectives and nouns!

To kick this season's theme of 'Japanese Summer' off, we’re going to look at the top 3 activities to do during Japanese summer!

Join podcast host Azra and our special guest, Anna from Japan Wireless and Japan Web Magazine, as they discuss Japanese fashion through their own experiences and observation.

This week is a continuation of last week’s Study Saturday, where we were looking at how to say “I completely or accidentally did” something. Podcast host Azra covers the usage of "chau" and "jau".

As part of our "Japanese Fashion" theme, we’ll be looking today is Japonism in fashion - looking at how Japanese fashion influenced other parts of the world, back then and today.

For this week’s Study Saturday, we are going to dive a little deeper into the world of Japanese grammar. We’re looking at one out of two ways to say “accidentally do” or “completely do” something in Japanese, using "te shimau". We’ll cover the second way of saying it in next week’s episode.

The Japanese bomber jacket known as 'sukajan' has been blowing up the streets and Instagram feeds. And when fashion enthusiasts (and even those who are not) find themselves in Japan, snagging a Japanese bomber jacket is basically senseless — it’s the perfect fashion souvenir.

This week, podcast host Azra is going to cover one of the basics: how to say “to become”, which uses “naru” in Japanese. It’s one of the first few grammar points you’ll learn in Japanese language learning school.

There’s nothing busier than Golden Week in Japan — the tourism industry booms every year during this time as people plan big vacations domestically as well as abroad. We take a look at what exactly is golden week, and how you can celebrate it like a local!

Podcast host Azra believes it would be fun to have an expectation vs reality: Japanese fashion version — because what we read and see online about the fashion scene in Japan is not exactly how it is like in real life.

Have you ever felt like you’re just a tad hungry, or need to say that you don’t really like something? This Study Saturday episode will teach you how to say that and more. We’re going to look at how to say “not very” or “not much” in Japanese.

Japan’s basically the OG of streetwear. In this episode, we take a look at the origins of Japanese street fashion, how it is today and a quick guide on how to get all decked up in Japanese streetwear.

This week’s Study Saturday looks into learning how to say: "good or bad at something".

Podcast host Azra neatly compartmentalises all you ever need to know about the famous Japanese traditional wear, the kimono: its history, symbolism, key components of the garment and its variations!

This week’s Study Saturday will be yet another one that’s easy to incorporate into your everyday conversations. This grammar can be used to say two things: already and anymore.

This episode will give you a tease into what Season 12 has in store, by giving an overview of wafuku and yofuku respectively

Podcast host Azra is bringing you another simple yet very commonly used grammar point for this week’s Study Saturday: we’re going to look at how to say "whether or not…"

This episode is all about White Day — what it is, how it came about, and how to celebrate it!

Particles are the first few things you notice when learning Japanese is the particles. Podcast host Azra covers the most important particles you need in the next few minutes!

Sakura is a thing of the past, present and future of Japan. The unofficial flower of Japan is going to be the topic to kick this new season off!

In this season finale episode, TikToker Matcha Samurai joins our host Azra in discussing the various aspects of Japanese mannerisms, including sharing personal experiences.

As you read from the title, we’re going to break down the way to say “from…until…” in Japanese!

This episode will cover a few different special occasions along with the unique customs and mannerisms that come with them: weddings, funerals, and home visits.

As part of our Valentine's Day special episode, we discuss a few romantic phrases in Japanese to use this upcoming romantic holiday!

Podcast host Azra breaks down the dating culture in Japan!

Do you do two things at the same time? Learn this grammar point "while" to express that in Japanese!

At work, you gotta behave. But in a Japanese work environment, different rules apply. In this episode, podcast host Azra lists down five rules to follow when at work in Japan.

Japanese mannerisms are abundant, and some might say that there are a bit too many to remember in a short period of time for a short trip. Podcast host Azra gives more of an overview of a very popular collection of Japanese mannerisms in this episode, and that’s those for travellers!

In this week's episode of Study Saturday, we look at the various ways to say "and" in Japanese!

Podcast host Azra walks down the fundamentals of Japanese table manners in this episode!

As part of our Study Saturday language series, we discuss two ways to say "because" in Japanese!

Greetings are a crucial part of any conversation. Tune in to learn how to do it the proper way in Japanese culture!

To kick off this fresh new season, we cover the very basics of Japanese mannerisms with four very important points!

In this episode of the Study Saturday language series, we go through step-by-step how to conjugate Japanese adjectives!

Season 7 is all about matsuri, or festivals! Tune in to our first episode for a glimpse into the matsuri culture in Japan!

How do you say "I begin..." in Japanese? Tune in to this week's Study Saturday for your bite-sized grammar pointer!

Our finale episode features a very special guest: Ellie Fox! In this season recap, we discuss our experiences on working in Japan, job hunting, visa sponsorship, and Japanese language ability for working in Japan. Oh, and a bonus Q&A section!

In Japanese, these two types of verbs are classified under transitive and intransitive verbs. We take a look at what they are, how to identify them and how to use them in a sentence!

You cant work in Japan without a working visa — find out how to get one in this episode!

Not sure what to say in a Japanese job interview? We give you a run-through of a basic one here in this exclusive Study Saturday episode!

Interviews are tough, let alone in a different language. Here are three major tips to acing that mensetsu!

The second part of basic keigo is here — as part of our language series, Study Saturday, we break down the humble form in Japanese polite speech!

Etiquette is a huge part of Japanese culture — do you know Japanese business etiquette? Here are 4 aspects you should know!

There's always a positive and negative in everything — in this episode, we look at the pros and cons of working in Japan! Stay till the end for a bonus point!

Keigo is known to be scary, and difficult to learn. We made it simple in this episode, breaking down the honorific form.

We know that the Japanese have a rich and unique culture, and that affects how they think and act at work. Decipher the Japanese working mindset with us in this episode!

The causative form can have two meanings: causation and permission. Figure out how to conjugate and use it in this Study Saturday episode!

Finding a job is hard enough, let alone in a different country. We’re giving you some job-hunting tips to find a sweet position in Japan for you!

The passive form is significant in Japanese language, but the conjugation can be a little tricky. We break it down easy for you in this Study Saturday episode!

Welcome to Season 6: Working in Japan! Our first episode highlights the best jobs to take on as a foreigner in The Land of the Rising Sun!

There’s always the plus and minus side to living in any new country — what is it for Japan? Listen to podcast host Azra’s experience and insight into her life in Japan, plus a special Q&A section where we answer your submitted questions!

If you have any dietary restrictions — whether it's vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free or lactose intolerant — we've compiled a list of words and phrases for making special requests when dining in Japan!

If you’re familiar with our first “Japan on A Budget” episode in Season 4 about travel, we have a Japan life version!

There are only a handful of ways to say “only” in Japanese, and this episode of our language series breaks down 4 of the most commonly used ones, along with some roleplaying scenarios exemplifying them!

Want to know how to start your life in Japan? There’s a lot of nitty-gritty, but we’ve simplified it into 5 steps!

There are more than a few ways to express “must” and “have to”, and this Study Saturday episode will break it down nice and easy for you!

In this episode, as part of the “Life in Japan” theme, we chat about an interesting aspect of life in Japan: the socialising culture.

This is the second part of helping verbs grammar, where we cover te ageru, te kureru and te morau.