What is a 100-yen shop (百円ショップ / 百均)? A 100-yen shop is a store where almost everything is sold for one hundred yen.*In addition to 100 yen, consumption tax will be charged. The tax is 8% on food and 10% on all other items. (As of August 2021) Basically, there are no price tags or …
【お知らせ（おしらせ）】”OSHIRASE” Meaning: notice Usage: 「≪交通規制のお知らせ≫8月16日はマラソン大会のため、一部の区間で通行止めになります。」（≪こうつうきせいのおしらせ≫はちがつじゅうろくにちはまらそんたいかいのため、いちぶのくかんでつうこうどめになります。）(<Kōtsū-kisei no oshirase> Hachi-gatsu jūroku-nichi wa marason taikai no tame, ichibu no kukan de tsūkōdome ni narimasu.)”<Notice of Road Closures> On August 16, some sections of the road will be closed due to the marathon.” Glossary: 【注意（ちゅうい）】”CHŪI” Meaning: caution Usage: Usage:「注意！ペンキ塗りたて」（ちゅうい！ぺんきぬりたて）(Chūi! Penki nuritate)“Caution! Wet Paint” Glossary: 【警告（けいこく）】”KEIKOKU” Meaning: warning Usage: 「警告！感電の恐れあり」（けいこく！かんでんのおそれあり）(Keikoku! …
This article continues from “How to write a resume in Japanese | Part-1”.In Part-1, we write about where to find a resume sheet and how to prepare your photo. If you haven’t read it yet, read Part-1 first. How to fill out each field on the resume Writing Rules 「 年 月 日現在」(Date you submit) …
Do you need to write a resume to apply for a job in Japan? In Japan, some companies have their own resume format, but for part-time jobs, any general format resume (sold in hundred-yen stores or bookstores) is fine.Today, let’s learn together how to prepare to write a resume and how to write it in …
【大きい⇔小さい（おおきい⇔ちいさい）】”ŌKĪ⇔CHĪSAI” Meaning: big ⇔ small Usage: 「旅行の時は、大きいかばんも小さいかばんもどちらもあるといいよ。」（りょこうのときは、おおきいかばんもちいさいかばんもどちらもあるといいよ。）(Ryokō no toki wa, ōkī kaban mo chīsai kaban mo dochira mo aruto īyo.)”When you travel, it’s good to have both a big bag and a small bag.” Glossary: 【高い⇔低い（たかい⇔ひくい）】”TAKAI⇔HIKUI” *The Kanji of 「低」is not correct. Please refer to the pic below for the correct Kanji. Meaning: high / …
This article continues from Japanese Shinkansen (Bullet Trains) Guide | Part-1 . If you haven’t read it yet, go read Part-1 first. How to Board a Shinkansen How to Get Refunds Tips