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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 […] […]
Japanese for Marketing Professionals: Words and Phrases I Use at Work Every Day
2025/12/13
Working in marketing in Japan goes far beyond knowing conversational Japanese or passing the JLPT. In real workplaces, especially in international and digital companies, marketing professionals are expected to understand industry-specific vocabulary, read reports, discuss KPIs, and communicate clearly using Japanese business language. In this article, I’ll share real Japanese words and phrases I use […] […]
How to Say “For the purpose of …” in Japanese | ～ために (…tame ni) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/13
The Japanese grammar pattern 〜ために (tame ni) is used to clearly express purpose or intention. It explains why someone does something and what goal they are trying to achieve. This structure is very common in daily conversation, school settings, and work-related situations, especially when talking about plans, efforts, or goals. At the N4 level, understanding […] […]
How to Say “Please tell …” in Japanese | ～と伝えていただけませんか (…to tsutaete itadakemasen ka) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/13
The expression 「～と伝えていただけませんか」 is a polite Japanese grammar pattern used when you want to ask someone to pass a message on to a third person. It is commonly taught at the JLPT N4 level and is very useful in daily life, especially when you cannot speak to someone directly. This pattern combines と伝える (“to tell […] […]
How to Say “Not yet …” in Japanese | まだ、〜ていません (mada …te imasen) | JLPT N4 Grammar
2025/12/06
The expression まだ〜ていません is an important N4 grammar pattern used to say that an action has not been completed yet. It is frequently used in daily conversation to talk about tasks, events, or changes that are expected to happen but have not occurred at the time of speaking. Because it clearly marks an unfinished state, […] […]
