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What’s the Difference Between Mora and Syllable in Japanese? Easy Explanation with Beginner Words – 日本語のモーラと音節の違いは？
When learning Japanese, you’ll often hear the terms “mora” (モーラ or 拍) and “syllable” (音節). While these two units may seem similar, they work quite differently in Japanese phonetics. -
Japanese Reaction Words You Need to Know: From “Sokka（そっか）” to “Naruhodo（なるほど）”
Most Common Japanese Reaction Words: Ranked by Frequency 日本語のリアクション表現一覧 No丁寧 / Formalカジュアル / Casual意味・使い方 / MeaningEnglish1はい、そうですねうん、そうだね会話の流れでの相づち / Casual response in conversation fl... -
8 Essential Uses of the Japanese Particle “の” (No) – Explained by a Native Japanese Teacher- 日本語の助詞「の」の用法８つ
Ranked by Frequency 機能 / Function説明 / Description例文 / ExampleEnglish①所有・所属possession / belonging〜のもの、〜に属する / indicates possession or belonging彼の本私のペンHis bookMy pen②修飾（内容説明）noun describe another noun名... -
Common Japanese Counters Explained by a Native Teacher: 日 (Days), 人 (People), 個 (Things), 匹 (Animals)
Learn how to use essential Japanese counters like 日 (days), 人 (people), 個 (objects), and 匹 (animals). Explained clearly by a native Japanese teacher with examples and pronunciation tips. -
10 Common Japanese Fillers Like「Etto、Ano、Maa」 and How to Use Them – Explained by a Native Japanese Teacher
If you’ve ever listened to people speaking Japanese, you’ve probably heard words like “ano（あの〜）” “etto（えっと）” or “uun（うーん）” pop up in the middle of their sentences. They might sound like fillers—and that’s exactly what they are. -
Japanese Numbers 1–100 : On’yomi vs Kun’yomi Readings
Hi! I'm Ai（あい）, your Japanese native instructor. In this post, I'll walk you through how to count in Japanese from 1 to 100, using both native Japanese (Wago/Onyomi) and Sino-Japanese (Kango/Kunyomi) numbers. The Historical Roots of ...
Learn Japanese Online with a Native Otaku Teacher — Grammar, Expressions, and Nuance
