iPhoneで日本語を学ぼう！ Learn Japanese with iPhone

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Learn Japanese with iPhone

Now you can learn Japanese with iPhone! iPhone application to learn Japanese language!
Japanese is the mother tongue of Japan. In Japan it is known as Nihongo. If you are going to Japan and want to learn Japanese very quickly, then it is very right place to learn Japanese. In Japan people believe in giving respect. There are different levels of Japanese language that are used according to the social level of the people. Japanese grammar is easy to learn although it’s quite different from that of English. For example, English sentence structure is [Subject + Verb + Object] in general, whereas Japanese is [(Subject)* + Object + Verb] *subject is often omitted in Japanese. Traveler’s Japanese’s easy lessons will make your learning Japanese experiences very interesting. It will make you understand the sentences and it helps you in making your own sentences.

The aim of this app is to help you to understand the basics of Japanese language that, when you visit Japan, it will be helpful for you in every step. This is very useful app specially designed for the travelers, though this app you can learn Japanese for non-travelers as well, definitely fast and logically. The experienced Japanese teachers designed this course. In this Traveler’s Japanese App, there are over 75 minute audio lessons, which will be very helpful for you to practice. You will be provided by the complete list of all phrases (in both rōma-ji ~alphabet~ as a guide for pronunciation, and Hiragana/Katakana & Kanji ~for written Japanese) and grammar and explains each and every part of it. The syllabus is very briefly described which include all the essential part of the Japanese language. This covers most of the day-to-day situation that a traveler faces. You can easily improve your Japanese skill, just listening to the audio, which is recorded in the voice of the local Japanese person and. Internet connection is not required while accessing this app. It is not boring, here you will learn in a very playful manner. Purchase it or Just download it free, and you can access this app as when you want. Some of its contents are, how you make reservation, how you talk in taxi, hotel, station, restaurant or public places and when you go out or visit someone’s house, how to pronounce days, weeks, months and many more. You can easily cope up with these situations by using Traveler’s Japanese app, and you can see your progress through phrase and word quizzes in this app.

Minasan konnichiwa!

I just love old Japanese proverbs. Some of them are so funny! So I’m going to introduce the best ones here.

Here’s one of my favorites:

サルも木から落ちる

Saru-mo ki-kara ochiru

“Even monkeys fall out of trees!”



Monkeys aren’t supposed to fall out of trees. They’re supposed to know what they’re doing! But you know – even monkeys fall out of trees?

Got it? It’s what people say when someone has made a mistake they’re not expected to make.

In English, people say “Well… No one’s perfect” Or “We all make mistakes.” But I prefer that mental image of a monkey falling out of a tree. What would the other monkeys say to make it feel better?

Here’s another one that means almost the same thing:

弘法にも筆の誤り

Kōbō nimo fude no ayamari


“Even (the famous calligrapher) Kobo (Taishi) made mistakes with the brush”

It’s not so funny, is it?

If you look these up in a dictionary, you might find this one in English:

“Even Homer sometimes nods”

But I don’t think you would ever say this – would you??

I’d rather think of that monkey falling out of its tree.





More funny Japanese proverbs coming soon!

Jaa mata ne

–Kazue

Japanese Language Tips: “ね:ne”

Minasan konnichiwa!





Have you heard Japanese people saying “ne?” at the end of a sentence – even when they’re speaking English?

Here are some examples:

––This is your tax form, ne?

––You understand, ne?



Crazy! But what’s it for?

You’ll see from this conversation:

A: Sumimasen, B-san no denwa bangō wa nan-ban desu ka?

B: 738-2910 desu.

A: 738-2910 desu ne?

B: Hai, sō desu.

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A: Excuse me, B, what’s your telephone number?

B: It’s 738-2910.

A: 738-2910?

B: Yes, that’s right.

So here, “ne” is used to confirm that you heard something correctly, especially when you’re certain you’ve got it right.

“Ne” is also used to express a shared feeling or emotion, or to seek a person’s agreement.

A: Ii tenki desu ne.

B: Sō desu ne.

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A: It’s nice weather, isn’t it?

B: Yes, it is. (indeed).

“ne” is quite close to English “isn’t it”, or “yes?”, or “OK?” at the end of a sentence.

Actually, if you listen carefully, you’ll even hear me saying it on my Japanese video course!   http://learnjapanese123.com/conversation You'll find a sample video there.

In fact, you’ll hear it everywhere you go in Japan. One little word to express all those things – Benri desu ne! (Convenient, isn’t it!)

Dewa, mata ne! (See you again – OK!)

–Kazue

そろそろ。。(soro soro...)

Hi Minsasan, ogenki desu ka?

Sorry for haven't update for a while.

Today I'd like to introduce very useful phrase

"Soro soro..."

If you need to wrap up the meeting and leave, Japanese say "soro soro..." with hesitating intonation.

Actually you don't need to say exact reason for you to leave, but just say "soro soro.." then other party will understand that you need to go.

Dewa,  sorosoro...(shitureee shimasu)

(Well, I gotta go now..)

-Kazue
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Why Japanese apologize so often?

“Mooshiwake gozaimasen”

I’l like to introduce an interesting aspect of Japanese speech.

Japanese often start their ceremony greeting with apology.

Displaying of modesty is considered a sign of virtue, and thus opening conversation with apology words prepare the amicable atmosphere and promote interaction. Saying “sumimasen” or “mooshiwake arimasen” are translated as “I’m sorry”.

However, it’s not admitting their fault. It’s a process of getting to the main discussion topic.

Interesting isn’t it?

-Kazue
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Counting numbers ~Conv. L4~

Minasan ,ohayoo gozaimasu!

ogenki desu ka?       (minasan = everyone)

Have you memorized 1,2,3.. ichi, ni, san..?

Tokorode, (by the way), do you know how to say 1st, 2nd, 3rd.. ?

Yasashii desu! (it’s easy!)

Converting cardinal numbers to ordinal numbers, just add ~ ban.

ichi-ban, ni-ban, san-ban… like that.

Yasashii desu ne!

(~ ne at the end of a sentence adds nuance of confirmation. like “~isn’t it?”

Dewa mat20

-Kazue
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Ogenki desu ka? ~Conv. L2~

Minasan konnichiwa!

Kyoo wa L2 desu. (Today is Lesson2)

Greeting part 2

1. Ogenki desu ka? (How are you?)
2. Hai, genki desu. (Yes, I’m fine. Reply from above question)
3. ~ san wa? (how about you, Mr/Ms ~ . Please call them using their name)
4. Dewa mata (see you again”)
5. Jaa mata (see you again (casual))

Additional New Vocab

1. Hai (Yes)
2. Iie (No)
3. kyoo (today)

Jaa mata!!

-Kazue
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Konnichiwa! ~Conv. L1~

Konnichiwa, minasan. (Hello, everyone!)

Kyoo no lesson wa “aisatsu“-greeting desu.

Today’s lesson is greeting.

Ja, hajime mashoo! (let’s get started!)

1. - Ohayoo gozaimasu.    Good morning.
2. - Konnichiwa.   Good afternoon.
3. - Konbanwa.    Good evening.
4. - Jaa mata! See you again!

Jaa mata, minasan!

-Kazue
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