

More Than Just “Like” or “Dislike”: Expressing Feelings in Japanese
When you first start learning Japanese, one of the earliest words you pick up is probably suki (好き, “like”) and kirai (嫌い, “dislike”)....
tomo-japanese
Oct 2


Can “~すぎます(sugimasu)” Be Positive Too? 🤔
📚 Exploring the Japanese Grammar Point ~すぎます You’ve maybe heard expressions like “食べすぎました, tabe-sugimashita” (ate too much) or “怖すぎます,...
tomo-japanese
Oct 2
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✏️The difference between [〜らしい] and [~っぽい]
This post is for intermediate–advanced Japanese learners! If you can already speak some Japanese but want to understand the subtle...
tomo-japanese
Oct 2


After Work? How to Use "〜ところ" to share your timing!
As a Japanese teacher, I often notice how small details in the language can make a big difference in communication. One expression I...
tomo-japanese
Sep 1


Discovering Ise: A Hidden Gem Near Nagoya✨
Have you ever been to Ise area in Japan?✨🌊 Ise is one of my favorite places, just about an hour and a half’s drive from my hometown,...
tomo-japanese
Sep 1


Why do we say “take medicine” as “drink medicine” in Japanese? 💊
In Japanese, we say 「薬(くすり)をのむ」. In English, we say take medicine, so many people wonder, “Why drink?”🤔💊 A long time ago in Japan,...
tomo-japanese
Sep 1


Festival Season in Kyoto – A Blend of Tradition and Modern world 🎆
Summer is gradually arriving in Japan, and with it comes one of my favourite things, which is matsuri ! All across the country, towns and...
tomo-japanese
Aug 1


🍖Enjoying Japanese Food in Singapore: Kushi Japanese Dining🐟
If you're looking for a casual and tasty Japanese meal in Singapore, I recommend Kushi Japanese Dining. This restaurant offers a...
tomo-japanese
Aug 1


🇸🇬Zunda Crape in SG
みなさんは「ずんだ」を知っていますか。 (Do you all know about "zunda”?) Zunda is a sweet paste made from boiled and mashed edamame mixed with sugar and...
tomo-japanese
Aug 1


Have you ever been to Nagoya?😁💓
Today, I’d love to introduce you to my hometown—Nagoya! ✨ I was born and raised there, and I truly believe it’s one of the most exciting...
tomo-japanese
Jul 1