It means How are you? But.. In Japan, it isn't said every time you see someone. Instead say: 最近、どうですか。 Saikin, dou desu ka. How have you been lately? 🗣️ Positive はい、元気です。 Hai, genki desu. I’m well. いい感じです。 Ii kanji desu. Things are going well. 🗣️ Neutral (very common) まあまあです。 Maa maa desu. So-so. 普通です。 Futsū desu. Pretty normal. 🗣️ Busy / tired ちょっと忙しいです。 Chotto isogashii desu. I’ve been a bit busy. 最近ちょっと疲れています。 Saikin chotto tsukarete imasu. I’ve been a bit tired lately. 🗣️ Add a little detail (very natural) はい、元気です。ちょっと忙しいですが。 Hai, genki desu. Chotto isogashii desu ga. I’m well, just a bit busy. まあまあです。仕事が忙しくて。 Maa maa desu. Shigoto ga isogashikute. So-so, work’s been busy.

Huge congratulations to Meyada-san — she has officially reached Daimyō level! 👏✨ @Meyada M.m Reaching Daimyō isn’t just about points or time spent. It represents becoming a leader in our community — someone who brings energy, creativity, and kindness, and helps make this space fun and welcoming for everyone. 🗾🎨 Province Claimed: 武蔵（むさし）— Musashi As an artist who loves Ghibli and anime, Meyada-san chose Musashi, a province strongly associated with anime and manga culture. It’s a place of imagination, storytelling, and creativity — a perfect match for her artistic spirit. By claiming Musashi, she’s not just choosing a region; she’s setting the tone for creativity and inspiration within our community. 🈶 Japanese 大名（だいみょう） – Daimyō 武蔵（むさし） – Musashi おめでとうございます！ – Congratulations! 👉 メヤダさん、大名レベル到達おめでとうございます！ 🌱 Why This Matters Leadership here doesn’t mean being loud or perfect. It means being encouraging, creative, and present — and Meyada-san embodies that beautifully. Please join me in congratulating her 🎉 Who will be the next Daimyō to rise? Get to Daimyō level by contributing, liking and responding to posts! Which province would you claim?

After weeks of voting, debating, defending favourites and making some brutal choices… 👑 Dragon Ball is officially our community’s FAVOURITE ANIME 👑🐉 From the opening rounds to an unforgettable Grand Final, Dragon Ball proved why it stands above the rest. This wasn’t just a win. This was legacy. Why Dragon Ball earnt the crown: - It laid the foundation for modern shōnen anime - It inspired generations of creators and fans - Its characters are global icons - Its spirit of growth, training, rivalry and adventure still resonates today Even against a masterpiece like Fullmetal Alchemist, Dragon Ball reminded us where it all began. 💬 A huge thank you to everyone who voted, commented, debated respectfully, and shared their passion. This tournament worked because of you. Would Dragon Ball win again next time? Which anime deserves a rematch? There were plenty of anime that I didn't include. Which one do you think needs to be included next time? For the next tournament, I am thinking of doing Japanese food or places to visit in Japan. Drop your thoughts below 👇 そして…おめでとう、ドラゴンボール！(Congratulations, Dragon Ball!) 🐉🏆🔥

✏️ Goal: Write a short diary entry in Japanese🗒️ Level: Beginner / N5 → N3 This week’s topic: Christmas with my family ✅ Beginner / N5 + Romaji 先週、クリスマスがありました。 Senshū, kurisumasu ga arimashita. 家族といっしょに昼ごはんを食べました。 Kazoku to issho ni hiru-gohan o tabemashita. 兄はシェフです。 Ani wa shefu desu. 兄がおいしい料理を作りました。 Ani ga oishii ryōri o tsukurimashita. 家族と笑って、とても楽しかったです。 Kazoku to waratte, totemo tanoshikatta desu. 母がうれしそうで、よかったです。 Haha ga ureshi-sō de, yokatta desu. ✅ Advanced / N3 先週、家族と一緒にクリスマスを過ごしました。昼食は家族みんなで食べ、兄がシェフとして料理を作ってくれました。とてもおいしく、笑いの絶えない時間でした。母が幸せそうにしているのを見て、私もうれしくなりました。家族と過ごす時間の大切さを改めて感じました。 💬 Vocabulary 先週 senshuu last week 兄 ani older brother シェフ shefu chef 料理 ryouri cooking / dish 笑う warau to laugh 喜ぶ yorokobu to be happy / pleased 幸せ shiawase happy 🫵 Your Turn Write 3–5 sentences about your week or Christmas. You can start with: - 先週、＿＿＿がありました。Senshuu, ____ ga arimashita. - 家族と＿＿＿しました。Kazoku to _______ to shimashita. - とても楽しかったです。Totemo tanoshikatta desu. Post your diary below — short and simple is perfect 😊 📚You can even write in English and I'll translate it for you!🧐

Mina san, konnichiwa!! (Everyone, hello!) These are the 3 things you need to succeed at Japanese in 2026: Commitment Consistency Community You're here in this group. That means you have at least 1 out of 3!! 🤣haha If you have time, please take a look at this video. My goal for 2026 is to make a great community and useful resources to help people learn Japanese. It will take time and effort to build, but I'm committed. What do you think? What is your commitment to learning this year? How about consistency? Do you have a day, time, place in which you study? How can you use this community to help you learn? Mite kurete arigatou! (thanks for watching!) Joe sensei.