Orie Adams

Japanese girl names changed a lot with the times. In this list, you’ll find some of the most common, popular, and even unconventional Japanese names for girls.   Common Japanese Girl Names Japanese girl names often use the kanji characters 子 (ko) or 美 (mi / yoshi). The direct translation of 子 is “child.” However, using … Read more

Names reflect the times and the era. Here are some common 2022 Japanese names for boys. Common Japanese Boys’ Names Just as in all countries, there are countless Japanese names in Japan. Here are some common Japanese names for boys in the last decade. 1. Hiroshi The basic feeling of Hiroshi is “big” or “vast.” … Read more

Flowers play an essential role in the culture of Japan. Every spring, people in Japan enjoy hanami, or cherry blossom viewing.  Ikebana is the beautiful art of flower arrangement. Gardening is also a popular hobby among many.   This article will teach you how to say flower in Japanese and useful phrases and expressions related to … Read more

These 100 Japanese phrases are a great starting point for communicating with people from Japan. Knowing these common phrases can help you while traveling, working, or even making friends in Japan. Even advanced students of Japanese may pick up a thing or two from this list! Self-Introduction Key Phrases If you work or go to … Read more

There are many ways to say “because” in Japanese. One way is 何故なら (nazenara); however, 何故なら may be a bit too formal for everyday conversations. 何故なら (nazenara) is more useful in writing.  In casual conversation among friends or family, Japanese people use other words like だから (dakara), なので (nanode), or ということで (to iu koto de). … Read more

おいしい (oishii): delicious, yummy, tasty: can also mean attractive, favorable, or convenient The most common use for oishii in Japanese is to describe food or drinks. When you enjoy the food you just ate, you can say it’s “oishii!” However, there are other ways to use this term. Let’s see how.   Writing Oishii in Kanji … Read more

In many Japanese conversations, movies, and anime, a very common word you’ll hear is 気持ち (kimochi).  What does this word mean, and why is it so useful? Let’s see why! 気持ち (kimochi): Feeling, mood, state of mind Japanese people are often described as non-emotional people. If you board a train in Japan, especially in Tokyo, … Read more

The basic word for cat in Japanese is: 猫 (neko). As you learn more Japanese, you’ll find that there are many ways to describe cats (depending on their type). You may want to be a cat because they sleep most of the day happily. Japanese people say that cats are geniuses at finding the most … Read more

The word うるさい (urusai) in Japanese has a lot of meanings. It can be used to describe something that is noisy, loud, or irritating. It can also be used to describe someone’s personality. And it can be used to tell someone to “Shut Up!” Let’s look at all of its nuances and see how to … Read more