Useful Japanese Words: What Does 断る (Kotowaru) Mean?
私は田中さんの招待を断った。(Watashi wa Tanaka-san no shōtai o kotowatta.)I turned down Mr. Tanaka’s invitation. The most common meaning of 断る …
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How to Say Hot and Cold in Japanese: Different Words for Different Situations
The words “hot” and “cold” are very easy to master in English, but they can be a little …
What Is ばか (Baka) in Japanese? How Is It Used?
ばか means idiot, ridiculous, silly, foolish, stupid, or ignorant. It can be written in hiragana, ばか (baka), in …
What Is なければならない (Nakereba Naranai) In Japanese?
なければならない (nakereba naranai)is used to express an obligation to do something. It means “must, “have to,” or “should” …
What Is “さすが (Sasuga)” in Japanese? How Do You Use It?
さすが (sasuga) has many uses in Japanese. It generally means: As one would expect. / Just as you’d …
Using もう (Mō) and まだ (Mada) in Japanese: An In-Depth Guide
Depending on how it’s used, もう (mō) and まだ (mada) can have different meanings. Generally, they can have …
