Verbs

How to say “lose weight” or “slim (verb)” in Japanese | 痩せる (やせる、yaseru)

The Japanese vocabulary「痩せる (やせる、yaseru)」means "lose weight” or “slim (verb)." Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.
Japanese Basics

Marks used by Teachers in Japan | Japanese basics

The following marks are often used by teachers. When I teach Japanese, I often use them. The meanings of some marks are different from English. Please memorize the meanings in Japan.
Science and Nature

How to Say “Temperature” in Japanese | The Difference Between “温度 (おんど, ondo)” and “気温 (きおん, kion)

“温度 (おんど、ondo)” and “気温 (きおん, kion) are often translated as “temperature.” However, the meaning of the two words in Japanese is a bit different.
About Us

About our explanations on “Ichiyo’s Japanese Learning Site”

We often use strange English translations for English speakers to explain specific Japanese expressions. Please read this page to understand our explanations correctly.
Home and Living

How to say “heater” in Japanese | ヒーター (hītā)

The Japanese vocabulary「ヒーター (hītā)」means "heater." Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.
Fruits and Vegetables

How to say “bamboo shoot” in Japanese | 筍、竹の子 (たけのこ、takenoko)

The Japanese vocabulary「筍、竹の子 (たけのこ、takenoko)」means "bamboo shoot." Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.
Common Japanese Phrases

How to say “I’m from ~.” in Japanese | 私は、~出身です。| Japanese Phrases

The Japanese phrase「私は、~出身です。」means "I’m from ~." Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.
Places

How to say “downtown” or “city center” in Japanese | 繁華街 (はんかがい、hankagai)

The Japanese vocabulary「繁華街 (はんかがい、hankagai)」means "downtown" or "city center." Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.
Verbs

How to say “welcome” or “become” in Japanese | 迎える (むかえる、mukaeru)

The Japanese vocabulary「迎える (むかえる、mukaeru)」means "welcome” or “become." Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.
Jobs and Roles

How to say “dentist” or “dental clinic” in Japanese | 歯医者 (はいしゃ、haisha)

The Japanese vocabulary「歯医者 (はいしゃ、haisha)」means "dentist” or “dental clinic." Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.