Itadakimasu and Gochisousama Deshita: Being Polite in Japan
If you’ve watched anime or other Japanese media, you’ve probably heard the phrases いただきます(itadakimasu) and ごちそうさまでした (gochisousama deshita). …
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13 Amazingly Useful Japanese Words
If you’re studying Japanese, then you know it can be a tricky language. However, it can also be …
The Many Meanings of Yabai in Japanese
The word ヤバい (yabai) is used so often by young Japanese people that many of them might struggle …
Understanding Japanese Keigo: The Honorific Language of Japan
Keigo is considered one of the more challenging aspects of studying Japanese. Its three-tier system of honorific levels …
How to Say Beautiful in Japanese Naturally
Say you’re watching the sun setting behind Mt. Fuji. How do you tell your Japanese friend that the …
The Most Useful Japanese Counters You Need to Know
Along with kanji and onomatopoeia, counting is an element of Japanese that seems daunting due to the sheer …
10 Ways to Say You’re Welcome in Japanese
Manners in Japanese can be daunting. It is a language with three levels of formality depending on social …
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