Category Archives: Culture

Stop! It’s a wrong way to toast (乾杯).

Toasting (乾杯) is a normal etiquette when people have formal dinner. However, what should those who do not drink alcohol do? Please try to guess which one of the following is the best way to refuse decently. 水が入っているグラスで乾杯 (Let me toast with a cup of water.) カラのグラスで乾杯 (Let me toast with an empty glass) 飲まないけれど、グラスにお酒を入れて乾杯 (Though I […]

Don’t use “私は、〇〇(e.g. Jack)です” to introduce yourself.

For those who have learned a little Japanese, have you ever introduced yourself by saying “私は〇〇です。 “? I believe that almost every Japanese learner has once used this phrase to give a self-introduction. In fact, it’s a bit weird for Japanese people to hear that. But why do most Japanese learner talk like that? Here […]

Spring is coming!

Hello everyone,   I hope you are enjoying your weekend. At this beautiful sunny Saturday, we are very pleased to announce that “the spring is coming”!   Wait a minute! The weather outside is terribly hot, hot enough to fry eggs! What are you talking about?   Actually, today is “Lichun” (立春, りっしゅん, rissyun) in […]