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The Complete Guide to Japanese Honorific Titles: San, Sama, Chan, Kun, & More

May 8, 2021 • Momoko Hoyt • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons

What are honorifics? Honorifics are words used to imply high status, politeness, or respect. The Japanese language has …

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10 Useful Japanese Proverbs to Make You Sound Like a Pro

April 15, 2021 • Momoko Hoyt • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons

Proverbs are used a lot in Japanese conversations. There are approximately 43,000 Japanese proverbs, according to the Great …

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