Do You Know? Let’s Go! The Meaning of いこう (Ikou) Simple meaning:“Let’s go!” Deeper meaning: Inviting someone to do something together Core Ideas - Taking action - Group activity - Energy and excitement Examples A:→ To the park!→ Ikou! B:→ Time to eat!→ Ikou! Cultural Insight Short, energetic phrases are often used among friends and classmates.

Do You Know? I Got It! The Meaning of わかった (Wakatta) Simple meaning:“I got it!” / “I understand” Deeper meaning: Showing quick understanding (casual) Core Ideas - Understanding - Agreement - Casual speech Examples A:→ Meet at 5.→ Wakatta! B:→ Do your homework.→ Wakatta… Cultural Insight This is casual Japanese. With friends it’s OK, but more polite forms are used in formal situations.

Japanese Coffee Time is Happening Today! https://www.skool.com/live/lbKBw9HmB9B Join us for a fun, relaxed session where you’ll learn how to introduce yourself and others in Japanese—just like in real life! Date: March 27 Time: 6:00 PM (Japan Time) Learn to: • Greet naturally (はじめまして！) • Say your name & where you’re from • Talk about hobbies • Introduce a friend • Sound polite & confident Perfect for beginners—come speak, practice, and enjoy!

Do You Know? That’s Not Right… The Meaning of ちがいます (Chigaimasu) Simple meaning:“That’s not correct” Deeper meaning: Correcting someone politely Core Ideas - Saying “no” politely - Correcting information - Keeping it soft Examples A:→ Are you Tom?→ Chigaimasu. B:→ This is yours?→ Chigaimasu. Cultural Insight Instead of saying a strong “No,” Japanese often use softer corrections.

Do You Know? That’s Right! The Meaning of そうです (Sou desu) Simple meaning:“That’s right” Deeper meaning: Confirming information politely Core Ideas - Agreement - Confirmation - Simple responses Examples A:→ You are a teacher?→ Sou desu. B:→ This is your bag?→ Sou desu. Cultural Insight Clear but gentle confirmation is important in Japanese communication.