Category: learn japanese

After months of finding various resources to help me, preparing for and passing the JLPT N4 was an achievement that I would never forget. For someone starting their Japanese learning journey, the reading, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension sections of the exam are difficult to navigate. However, with the right dedication and resources, all of these…

As you are learning Japanese, it is highly likely that you have come across the term “Wakarimashita” ( わかりました ) multiple times. It is used frequently in Japanese schools, offices, and daily interactions. However, many learners have the same question. How to interpret “Wakarimashita,” is it impolite or is it formal? This is crucial in…

Learning a new language involves extensive culturally rooted nuances. Particular attention must be taken when learning the Japanese language to the many culturally rooted ways to say “no.” This is a typical Western cultural appropriation mistake. At Valiant Japanese, we teach the complexities of refusal in the Japanese language so that learners can effectively manage…