Q: Can I learn Japanese online with LTL?

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Q: Can I learn Japanese in Japan with LTL?

Yes you can! We offer group and individual classes in Tokyo , for the duration of your choice. You can even stay with a homestay family to really immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and discover a Japanese's family lifestyle.

Question 1

How do you say if in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

There is several ways to say if in Japanese, depending on the situation. To summarise:

ば is used for real or concrete situations.

たら is used for hypothetical or speculative situations.

なら is used for conjecture or assumption.

と is used for expressing natural consequence.

もし adds an extra air of uncertainty. Often combined with one of the above conditionals.

Question 2

How do you say however in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

しかし (shikashi) is a formal way to express “however” in Japanese.

This expression is typically used in writing or formal speech and can be used to contrast two opposing ideas. It shifts the sentence in a negative way.

この地方は自然が豊かです。しかし、地震が多いです。

Kono chihou wa shizen ga yutaka desu. Shikashi, jishin ga ooi desu.

This region is abundant in nature, but there are many earthquakes.

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それでも (soredemo) can be used in the same way as you would use “nevertheless” or “even so” in English.

It can be used to show the contrast between two ideas. It’s slightly different to しかし in that it acknowledges the first statement, and then offers up something new.

It shifts to a more positive light whereas しかし shifts to a negative light.

彼女は忙しいです。それでも、私たちはデートを楽しめました。

Kanojo wa isogashii desu. Soredemo, watashitachi wa deeto o tanoshimemashita.

She is busy, but nevertheless, we were able to enjoy our date.

Check out our full article on however in Japanese here.

Question 3

How do you say with in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

The particle と (to) is a versatile particle in Japanese that is often used to indicate the person, thing, or entity that someone is “with” or “together with.”

This particle can be used with both animate and inanimate objects.

Examples:

彼は猫と暮らしています。

Kare wa neko to kurasu shiteimasu.

He lives with a cat.

私は彼と一緒に勉強します。

Watashi wa kare to issho ni benkyou shimasu.

I study with him.

Check out our full article on with in Japanese here.

Question 4

How do you say and in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

The particle と (to) is used to connect nouns or noun phrases that are being compared or are in a partnership.

This is probably the simplest way to convey “and” and one you’ll use all the time.

彼女は猫と犬を飼っている。

Kanojo wa neko to inu wo katte iru.

She has a cat and a dog as pets.

彼は自転車とバスで通勤している。

Kare wa jitensha to basu de tsuukin shite iru.

He commutes to work by bicycle and bus.

Check out our full article on and in Japanese here.

Question 5

Can I learn Japanese online with LTL?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We offer online Japanese lessons on our Flexi Classes platform.

Choose your level, study topic and study time, and you’re good to go!

Check out our 7 Day Free Trial to start your learning journey.

Question 6

Can I learn Japanese in Japan with LTL?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can!

We offer group and individual classes in Tokyo, for the duration of your choice.

You can even stay with a homestay family to really immerse yourself in the Japanese culture and discover a Japanese's family lifestyle.

Grammar Point	Pattern	Example
Expressing "if" in Japanese	Verb + ば	もし勝てば、チームは準決勝に進む。
Expressing potential in Japanese	Verb + ことができる	彼はピアノを弾くことができます。
Expressing gradual change with てくる & ていく	Verb (て form) + くる	もうすぐ雪が降ってくるかもしれません。
Expressing experiences in Japanese	た form + ことがある	私はあの映画を見たことがあります。
Describing change with なる and する	Noun + に + なる	ここはもうすぐショッピングモールになるよ。
Expressing duration and continuity with 間	Number + 時 / 分 / 秒 + 間	宿題をするのに3時間かかりました。
Making suggestions in Japanese	Verb + た方がいい	早く寝たほうがいいですよ。
Using そう in Japanese	Verb / Adjective + そう	彼女は猫が好きそう。
Japanese for restaurant	Noun + をください	メニューをください。
Giving compliments in Japanese	Phrase / Verb + 上手ですね	日本語上手ですね
Easy & difficult actions in Japanese	Verb stem + 〜やすい	この本は読みやすいです。
Obligation & prohibition in Japanese	Verb ない-form + なければなりません	病院に行かなければなりません。

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