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An image of a large, red, Japanese Toori gate in the background with sakura trees on either side of it and grass below. There are five Japanese girl dolls dressed in traditional Japanese clothes standing in a row and smiling in the foreground.

Japanese Names For Girls: Common, Popular, and Unconventional Names

July 16, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Japanese girl names changed a lot with the times. In this list, you’ll find some of the most …
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Japanese Names For Boys: Crazy, Popular, and Traditional Names

June 29, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Names reflect the times and the era. Here are some common 2022 Japanese names for boys. Common Japanese …
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How to Say Flower in Japanese: Words and Expressions

May 30, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
Flowers play an essential role in the culture of Japan. Every spring, people in Japan enjoy hanami, or …
A young woman with brown hair is standing in front of the flag of Japan. She is smiling and holding a red book that has Japanese characters on it that translates to "Japanese."

100 Essential Japanese Phrases and Words You WILL Use

May 19, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
These 100 Japanese phrases are a great starting point for communicating with people from Japan. Knowing these common …
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10 Funny Japanese Phrases That You Can Actually Use in Conversation

April 11, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
The Japanese language has many funny expressions to represent their feelings and ideas. These expressions are connected to …
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How to Say Because in Japanese: 5 Major Ways

March 23, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
There are many ways to say “because” in Japanese. One way is 何故なら (nazenara); however, 何故なら may be …
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Useful Japanese: What Does Oishii Really Mean?

March 9, 2022 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
おいしい (oishii): delicious, yummy, tasty: can also mean attractive, favorable, or convenient The most common use for oishii …
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Super Useful Japanese: What Does Kimochi Mean?

December 9, 2021 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
In many Japanese conversations, movies, and anime, a very common word you’ll hear is 気持ち (kimochi).  What does …
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How to Say Cat in Japanese: A Complete Guide

November 16, 2021 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
The basic word for cat in Japanese is: 猫 (neko). As you learn more Japanese, you’ll find that …
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What Does Urusai Mean? Does It Really Mean Shut Up?

November 6, 2021 • Orie Adams • No Comments • Useful Japanese Lessons
The word うるさい (urusai) in Japanese has a lot of meanings. It can be used to describe something …
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