Tanoshimi vs Tanoshisa: Understanding their Differences
The Difference Between “楽しみ” (tanoshimi) and “楽しさ” (tanoshisa) “Which should I use, ‘楽しみ’ (tanoshimi) or ‘楽しさ’ (tanoshisa)?” “What’s the difference…
Understanding the Difference Between “ii desu” and “daijōbu desu
Understanding the Difference Between “いいです” (ii desu) and “大丈夫です” (daijōbu desu) in Japanese Are you confused about when to use…
Understanding the Subtle Differences Between ‘Iku nara’ and ‘Iku no nara’
The Difference Between “行くなら” (Iku nara) and “行くのなら” (Iku no nara) “Should I use ‘行くなら’ (Iku nara) or ‘行くのなら’…
Learning Japanese Requests: When to Use ‘Onegaishimasu’ vs. ‘Kudasai’
Which is Correct: ’Ocha, Onegaishimasu’ vs ‘Ocha, Kudasai’ “I can’t really tell the difference between ‘お茶お願いします’ (Ocha, onegaishimasu) and ‘お茶ください’…
MESSAGE FOR STUDENTS FROM JPLT’S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
For those who have just started learning Japanese, the only important key is to ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS. Each person has…
The Difference Between “1年おき” and “1年ごと”
The Difference Between “1年おき” and “1年ごと” “Should I use ‘1年おき’ or ‘1年ごと’? Aren’t they the same in meaning?” “What’s the…