Archive for April, 2016
How to write letters or emails in Japanese? – with Seasonal expressions Posted by keiko on Apr 30, 2016
When writing letters or emails, it is nice to add some intro or ending with some seasonal comments. I have covered the topic of “writing business emails in Japanese” in the past. Check out here if you would like to read it again or find out what I have posted regarding composing business Emails in Japanese…
How to tell location in Japanese – 2 Posted by keiko on Apr 26, 2016
How to tell location in Japanese – Part 2 Part2 of this series is all about the details. If someone asks you, “Where is the bank?”, would you know how to respond to the question? If the bank is located right in front of your eyes, it is easy to point to the…
How to tell location in Japanese? Posted by keiko on Apr 18, 2016
When you need to tell someone, where things are located, do you know how you would explain that in Japanese? You can let them know as simple as “left” and “right”; however, the more specific you can be, the better so they will know exactly where to look for. In this article…
The Quick Start Guide to Business Japanese Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 13, 2016
Japanese learners, listen up! I know we’re all super busy and have many commitments as working professionals. But if you’re about to do business with Japanese people, you might want to stop, take a deep breath and read this article. Why Do Business with Japan? Japan is the world’s third-largest economy, after the United…
How to tell time in Japanese – Part 2 Posted by keiko on Apr 12, 2016
So, I am hoping most of you had a chance to read my last article that talked about how to tell time in Japanese. If you were new to the topic, I hope you had a chance to learn a little bit about it. Related to my last article, here is a bit more…
How to tell time in Japanese? Posted by keiko on Apr 8, 2016
Everyday, we are constantly watching what time it is. I find myself constantly making sure if I have enough time before my next meeting or conference call. Luckily these days, our phone is a big help with customizable tone, it will alert you 15 minutes before your event takes place. In today’s blog, I…