If you’re learning Japanese, knowing how to greet people is essential. Japanese greetings are not only a way to show respect and politeness, but also a way to build relationships.In this article, I’ll introduce some common Japanese greetings for both daily life and business settings and explain why the particle “は” is used in some greetings. Before we dive into the greetings, I’d like to recommend a helpful resource for Japanese learners: the “Slow Japanese” created by Mochifika (Akari).This podcast offers a great way to practice your listening skills while learning about various aspects of Japanese culture, society, and various topics.Check it out here! Daily Life Greetings こんにちは [Konnichiwa] This […]

Now you start learning Japanese! Hmm…. but where should we start? Basic greetings in Japanese? Of course!Self-introduction? Nice one!The pronunciation? Of course, it’s important! Then what about the Japanese alphabet?Maybe you think that you don’t need to learn the Japanese alphabet to improve your conversation skill. (Actually, I know some people who can speak Japanese without knowing the alphabet) Although did you know the fact that if you learn the alphabet, you can learn pronunciation efficiently?And another fact is that if you want to learn newer words and expressions, learning the alphabet is a “must” and you’ll be able to learn faster! Today, I will share how to learn the