If you’ve studied Japanese for a while but still struggle when native speakers talk, you’re not alone. You know the words. You know the grammar. But the meaning feels…

That’s because real Japanese lives inside idioms.

Everyday conversations are filled with short expressions that carry nuance, emotion, and cultural background — things textbooks rarely teach. Once you understand idioms, Japanese becomes clearer, more natural, and much easier to follow.

Why Idioms Matter

Idioms are where language becomes truly alive. They add color, personality, and subtlety to even simple sentences:

• 話はなしが早はやい — smooth, efficient communication
• 気きが利きく — being considerate in a specifically Japanese way
• 胸むねがいっぱい — full of emotion, not food
• 後あとを引ひく — lingering flavor or lingering feelings

These phrases don’t translate cleanly into English — but they appear constantly in daily conversation, drama, news, and even casual writing.

Understanding idioms means understanding real Japanese.

A Few Examples

Here are three idioms that show how different Japanese can feel once you know the nuance:

手てが空あく — Literally “hands become empty,” meaning you become free or available.

気きに入いる — Not simply “to like,” but “something fits your taste or feeling.”

耳みみに入はいる — Not “enter the ear,” but “something you hear or learn indirectly.”

These expressions are short, natural, and deeply connected to Japanese culture. And once you learn a few, you start recognizing them everywhere.

The Real Challenge

Learning idioms on your own can be difficult:

• They are scattered across textbooks, blogs, and JLPT lists.
• Many explanations are vague or incomplete.
• Some idioms look easy but have hidden nuance.
• Kanji connections are rarely explained clearly.

It is hard to know which idioms matter — and how to use them naturally.

Sayings+: A Better Way to Learn Idioms

That is why we created Sayings+ — a simple system that teaches idioms the way native speakers actually use them.

With Sayings+, you can:

• See one idiom at a time — chosen at random or by category.
• Read a clear English explanation.
• Listen to a natural E-voice guide.
• Understand nuance, usage, and cultural background.
• Tap kanji links to explore the deeper meaning behind each expression.

It is not just memorizing words — it is learning how Japanese really works.

Learn Japanese One Connection at a Time

Every idiom is connected to kanji, ideas, and cultural patterns. Sayings+ helps you discover those connections naturally:

Tap a saying → see the meaning → listen to the voice → follow the kanji → find more sayings using the same kanji → repeat.

It becomes almost like an endless game — and before you know it, you are understanding real Japanese much more easily.

Start Learning Real Japanese Today

Ready to hear how idioms actually sound? Tap below to explore your first expression with Sayings+.