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Japanese Vocab and Grammar

Japanese • 23 Apr 2023

70 Common Japanese School Vocabulary Words

Japanese school vocabulary isn’t just for Japanese kids. If you intend to spend any time in Japan as a friend,…

Japanese • 22 Apr 2023

お休み (おやすみ) or “Good night” is one of the most basic expressions in Japanese—but it’s not the only phrase that…

Japanese • 21 Apr 2023

Whether you’re cooking, shopping, or dining out in Japan, being familiar with vegetables in Japanese ensures smoother communication and a…

Japanese • 15 Apr 2023

Put on your party hat and go wish someone a happy birthday—in Japanese. If you’re worried about how to share…

Japanese • 10 Apr 2023

Being humble and polite is a cornerstone of Japanese culture and society. You know all the essential polite phrases necessary…

Japanese • 24 Mar 2023

If you want to bring some life and vigor into your everyday speech, knowing Japanese color words can help you…

Japanese • 21 Mar 2023

Japan is famous world-over for its wild, over-the-top fashion sense. Even if you don’t necessarily want to buy clothes, traveling…

Japanese • 17 Mar 2023

Did you know that learning to cook in a foreign language is an amazing way to learn said language? If…

Japanese • 15 Mar 2023

Weather makes a great ice-breaker—even in Japanese, where it’s called (tenki). Awkward silence? Mention the storm coming in. Not sure…

Japanese • 10 Mar 2023

When I first started watching subtitled anime, I felt lost, as characters were using a variety of terms to refer…