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!

No Rush! The Meaning of ゆっくりでいいよ (Yukkuri de ii yo) Simple meaning:“Take your time” Deeper meaning: Reassuring someone so they don’t feel pressure Core Ideas - Reducing stress - Being kind and patient - Supporting others Examples A:→ I’m slow…→ Yukkuri de ii yo! B:→ Sorry, I need more time.→ Daijoubu, yukkuri de ii yo. Cultural Insight Kind reassurance is very important in Japanese communication. This phrase helps create a calm and safe feeling.

This phrase can have several meanings depending on the situation. It’s often translated as: “So-so.” or “Not bad.” But it can also mean: “Now, now…” (when calming someone down) It can express: Something that is okay or average Calming someone down during an argument Saying something is good enough Examples Someone asks how something was → Maa maa desu. (“It was so-so.”) Two people are arguing and someone intervenes → Maa maa, ochitsuite. (“Now, now… calm down.”) Talking about your test score → Maa maa datta. Cultural Insight Japanese communication often values soft and moderate expressions. Words like maa maa help people avoid sounding too negative or too extreme. Question In your language, what do people say when something is “so-so” or “not bad”? #nihongo #japan #japanese

This phrase is used to humbly say that things are going well thanks to others. It’s often translated as: “Thanks to you.”or “Fortunately.” But the deeper meaning is closer to: “Thanks to everyone’s help.” It can express: Gratitude toward others Saying things are going well Recognizing support from people around you Examples Someone asks how you are doing→ Okagesama de genki desu.(“I’m doing well, thanks to you.”) Talking about success→ Okagesama de umaku itteimasu.(“It’s going well thanks to everyone.”) Cultural Insight Japanese culture often emphasizes humility and gratitude.Instead of saying “I did it,” people may say “okagesama de” to recognize the support of others.

Translate into English: 1️⃣ 来週の月曜日 Romaji: raishuu no getsuyoubi → ___ 2️⃣ 日本の文化 Romaji: Nihon no bunka → ___ 3️⃣ 東京駅 Romaji: Toukyou eki → ___ 4️⃣ 大きい公園 Romaji: ookii kouen → ___ 5️⃣ 有名な先生 Romaji: yuumei na sensei → ___