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Japanese Vocab and Grammar

Japanese • 12 Feb 2024

How to Say “I Want” in Japanese (Explained with Ties)

It’s an unremarkable weekday evening and a salaryman is collapsed in the aisle of a dilapidated discount department store. He…

Japanese • 24 Jan 2024

Saying goodbye in Japanese isn’t as easy as throwing up a peace sign and saying “later.” In fact, you have…

Japanese • 16 Jan 2024

Every friendship and conversation begins with a “hello.” Keep reading to learn how to say hello in Japanese at various…

Japanese • 14 Dec 2023

To wish someone “Merry Christmas” in Japanese, the phrase is メリークリスマス (merii kurisumasu). But be aware: Christmas in Japan might…

Japanese • 2 Nov 2023

It should come as no surprise that Japan has its own unique internet slang. You can call me a Grade-A…

Japanese • 13 Oct 2023

Learning the simple act of asking for directions might seem like something you can skip, but take it from me,…

Japanese • 28 Sep 2023

In any language, adjectives give us significant information about the nouns they describe, which can include all kinds of foods.…

Japanese • 12 Sep 2023

Overflowing with confidence, you roam the streets of Japan ready for your first meaningful interaction with a native speaker. You…

Japanese • 11 Sep 2023

Whether you find yourself residing in Japan or just visiting the country, having a grasp of medical terminology is invaluable.…

Japanese • 1 Sep 2023

When you’ve just started learning kanji, they pretty much all look complicated. Then you’ll find that some kanji are simple…