Japanese Mail & Post Vocabulary

by admin JFA | Dec 22, 2025 | Daily Life, Printable, Vocabulary

Picture this: You just scored the perfect haul of souvenirs and you need to send a giant box (a.k.a. a nimotsu) back home. Or maybe you want to send a cute hagaki (postcard) to your family. But wait—where do you even start in a Japanese post office? 🤯 Japanese post...

Level Up Your Lunch: Essential Japanese Restaurant Phrases!

by admin JFA | Dec 16, 2025 | Everyday Japanese, Survival Japanese, Travel Japanese, Vocabulary

Hey, Japanese learners! Ngl, the moment you walk into a Japanese restaurant, it can feel like you’ve leveled up in the game—but suddenly you’re facing a boss battle of keigo (polite language). That rush of “いらっしゃいませ (Irasshaimase!)” can throw...

11 Essential Japanese Verbs for Your Morning Routine

by admin JFA | Dec 16, 2025 | Daily Routine, Video, Vocabulary

The hardest part of learning a new language is often talking about the stuff you do every day. Like, how do you even say, “I brush my teeth” or “I chugged coffee” in Japanese? 😅 If you can describe your morning routine, you’ve unlocked a ton of...

Master the Kanji 人 (Person): Readings, Examples, and Essential Vocabulary

by admin JFA | Dec 16, 2025 | Kanji, Video

Let’s dive into one of the most fundamental kanji, 人 (hito), the kanji for “person” or “people.” Just by looking at it, you can see how it resembles a standing person! This kanji is absolutely everywhere in Japanese—from describing individuals to naming...

Japanese “Wear” Verbs Explained

by admin JFA | Dec 16, 2025 | Video, Vocabulary

Ever tried to say “I’m putting on a shirt” or “I’m wearing shoes” in Japanese and got stuck? English uses “wear” for everything from hats to shoes, but to say “to wear” in Japanese, you use different verbs depending on what you’re wearing and where it goes on your...