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174 Basic Japanese Words and Phrases to Survive Everyday Life in Japan
With these 174 essential Japanese words and phrases, you’ll be prepared for any situation. The Japanese language might take years…
7 Ways to Say Good Morning in Japanese, Plus Related Phrases
Are you a morning person? Spread the joy by wishing your friends and colleagues a good morning in Japanese. Discover…
Common Flowers in Japanese, from Names to Hidden Meanings
In Japanese culture, the flowers you get and even the way they’re arranged can send completely different messages. You might…
70 Common Japanese Onomatopoeia and How to Use Them (With Audio)
Woof, roar, tick-tock, ding-dong, whoosh, BOOM! All of these are examples of onomatopoeia, or words that imitate the sound it…
60+ Words to Talk About Family in Japanese (Plus Cultural Notes)
Family in Japanese culture is strongly tied to identity and the family unit often functions as a whole. Traditionally, parents…
How to Say “Congratulations” in Japanese Beyond Omedetou Gozaimasu
What do you say to a Japanese friend who’s getting married? How do you celebrate someone’s birthday? Promotion? おめでとう (omedetou)…
The Meaning of Itadakimasu in Japanese and How to Use It
In Japanese culture, you must give thanks before eating your meal. It’s called itadakimasu, which is both a phrase and…
Your Guide to Business Japanese, from Vocabulary to Essential Etiquette
Doing business in Japanese has different rules than you may be used to. There’s a maze of customs to navigate,…
