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Why JLPT Scores Don’t Guarantee You Can Speak Japanese
2026/01/11
Contents1 The Widespread Misunderstanding About JLPT and Speaking Ability1.1 JLPT Is Often Mistaken for a “Fluency Certificate”1.2 Why Learners Rely So Heavily on JLPT Levels1.3 The Gap Between Test Success and Real Communication1.4 Why This Misunderstanding Needs to Be Corrected2 What the JLPT Actually Measures: And What It Doesn’t2.1 A Test Focused on Input, Not […] […]
Basic IT terms in Japanese you can use at work from day one
2025/12/28
This guide covers the most important IT terms in Japanese you’ll need in the workplace , from general tech vocabulary to programming concepts and project management terminology. In Japan’s professional environment, where conversational skills are increasingly valued, mastering these technical terms will help you collaborate more effectively with Japanese teams and confidently build your career […] […]
How to Say “Accidentally / Regret doing …” in Japanese | 〜してしまいました (…shite shimaimashita – regret) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/27
The Japanese expression 「～てしまいました」 is showing completion, and also it is very frequently used to express regret, disappointment, or an unwanted result in daily conversation. In this column, we focus only on the “regret” meaning of 「～てしまいました」 and explain how it is used to reflect a speaker’s negative feelings about something they did (or something […] […]
How complete beginners can start learning Japanese for work
2025/12/27
Learning Japanese for work isn’t only about learning words. It also means understanding workplace etiquette, how to address people correctly, and what’s expected in a Japanese work environment. This guide helps beginners get started with practical steps, from basic Japanese phrases for work to everyday behaviors that matter in the workplace. Contents1 Is learning Japanese […] […]
How to Say “Do in advance / Prepare” in Japanese | 〜ておきます (…te okimasu) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/27
The Japanese expression ～ておきます is a very common N4 grammar pattern used in daily conversation.It has several meanings, such as preparation, leaving something as it is, and taking a measure. However, in this column, we will focus only on the meaning of “preparation.” Contents1 When and How It’s Used2 See How it’s used in conversation3 […] […]
How to Say “Finished doing …” in Japanese | 〜してしまいました (…shite shimaimashita – completion) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/27
The Japanese grammar pattern ～てしまいました is introduced at the JLPT N4 level and is commonly heard in daily conversation.This expression is known to have two meanings in Japanese: completion and regret.In this grammar column, however, we will focus only on its use to express completion, without any nuance of regret, apology, or negative feeling. Contents1 […] […]
If You Want to Work in Japan, Your Japanese Conversation Skills Matter More Than JLPT
2025/12/23
Learners who aim to work in Japan often ask similar questions: These are very natural questions.However, the reality is that what Japanese companies look for is often slightly different from what learners expect. Contents1 Why JLPT Alone Is Often Not Enough2 The Unspoken Concern in Document Screening3 What Makes a Difference: Being Able to Describe […] […]
Digital Marketing Jobs in Japan: What Japanese Level You Really Need (My Real Experience)
2025/12/22
One of the most common questions I hear from foreigners who want to work in digital marketing in Japan is simple but important:What level of Japanese do you really need? Many people expect a clear-cut answer like “JLPT N3 is enough” or “You must have N1.”The reality, however, is much more nuanced. In this article, […] […]
How I Found a Digital Marketing Job in Tokyo After Graduating From a Japanese Language School
2025/12/22
Finding a professional job in Japan as a foreigner is rarely straightforward. Many people believe that learning Japanese is the only requirement, but my experience taught me that language is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. This is my personal story of how I found a digital marketing job in Tokyo after graduating […] […]
How to Say “Can / Be able to …” in Japanese | 〜ができます (…ga dekimasu) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/20
The Japanese expression ～ができます is a core JLPT N4 grammar pattern used to express ability and possibility. It is often translated as “can,” “be able to,” or “it is possible to.” In Japanese, possibility can be expressed not only with ～ができます, but also through potential verbs, such as nomeru (can drink) or taberareru (can eat). […] […]
How to Say “And … and …” in Japanese | 〜し、〜し、〜 (…shi, …shi) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/20
In Japanese, there are many ways to explain reasons. One very natural and frequently used N4-level pattern is ～し、～し, which is used to list multiple reasons or supporting points.This structure allows speakers to give more than one reason in a soft, conversational way, without sounding too direct or logical. It is commonly used in everyday […] […]
Japanese for Digital Marketing: Vocabulary You Won’t Find in Textbooks
2025/12/14
Digital marketing in Japan has its own language. Even if you know general Japanese or business Japanese, there is a large amount of vocabulary that only appears when you actually work with online campaigns, digital platforms, and performance analysis. In this article, I share real Japanese vocabulary that I use every day as a digital […] […]
