Miguel Angel Morcillo

Miguel is a professional translator who became fascinated by Japan's people and culture after visiting a few times as a tourist. He decided to take a leap of faith and move to Japan to start a new life in Tokyo. Having a background as a professional eSports player, he worked translating video games in his first few years and eventually started translating in other fields. Miguel has a passion for the Japanese language and enjoys learning more every day. He is in love with Hamazushi and traveling within Japan, especially the Kansai area.

A woman’s hands are touching at the wrists to form a cup with her hands. She is holding her cupped hands up to the sky as if cupping the sun in her hands.

How to Say Sun in Japanese: Words and Related Expressions

July 30, 2022 by Miguel Angel Morcillo

The sun. The source of life and even considered a god among many cultures. Japanese culture also values the sun. When written in kanji, “Japan” uses a character to reference the sun: 日本 (Nihon/Nippon). This kanji translates to “origin of the sun.” Let’s discover how to say sun in Japanese, along with related words and … Read more

An illustration of what appears to be Mt. Fuji in Japan with its image reflecting off the water below. There is also a cherry blossom branch with flowers in bloom in the foreground, and the moon in the background in the sky.

How to Say Moon in Japanese: Words and Related Expressions

July 16, 2022July 12, 2022 by Miguel Angel Morcillo

The moon is full of symbolism, relevant to any culture in the world, and Japanese culture is no exception. In this article, you will discover how to say moon in Japanese, related words, and much more. Let’s dive into it! How to Say Moon in Japanese: 月 (Tsuki) 月 (tsuki) means “moon” in Japanese. It … Read more