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” …
さすが (sasuga) has many uses in Japanese. It generally means: As one would expect. / Just as you’d …
Depending on how it’s used, もう (mō) and まだ (mada) can have different meanings. Generally, they can have …
You hear the word どうも (dōmo) all the time in Japan. どうも (dōmo) has many different meanings. It …
The most common way to wish someone good luck in Japanese is “頑張って(ね) (ganbatte (ne)).” However, “頑張って(ね) (ganbatte …
“お久しぶり! (ohisashiburi!)” or “久しぶり! (hisashiburi!)” is a common Japanese greeting that is said whenever you haven’t seen someone …
Have you ever been in a situation you couldn’t control, and the only thing you could do was …
“I miss you” is such a versatile expression in English. You can use it with friends, family, or …
The “buzzwords award” started in Japan in 1984, and since then, the “words of the year” get announced …
The sun. The source of life and even considered a god among many cultures. Japanese culture also values …
ドキドキ (doki doki) is used to express emotions such as nervousness, excitement, expectation, surprise, and so on. It …
Most beginner Japanese classes teach you “konnichi wa” or “ogenki desu ka” as ways to greet people, but …
If you are in serious trouble, you can ask for help using the phrase 助けて (tasukete). 助けて (tasukete) means …
Japanese girl names changed a lot with the times. In this list, you’ll find some of the most …
The moon is full of symbolism, relevant to any culture in the world, and Japanese culture is no …
Using もしもし (Moshi Moshi): Saying Hello on the Phone In Japan, もしもし (moshi moshi) is commonly used when some …
In Japanese, 欲しい (hoshii) means “to want” and is used when: you want a physical object (noun) you …
Poop. Everyone does it, but nobody talks about it. Or at least, not often. Even so, there are …
Names reflect the times and the era. Here are some common 2022 Japanese names for boys. Common Japanese …
Flowers play an essential role in the culture of Japan. Every spring, people in Japan enjoy hanami, or …
Have you ever daydreamed about introducing yourself in Japanese? Maybe you are thinking about getting a job, making …
These 100 Japanese phrases are a great starting point for communicating with people from Japan. Knowing these common …
The Japanese language has many funny expressions to represent their feelings and ideas. These expressions are connected to …
One of the most common English phrases used when replying to someone is “no problem.” This is quite …
There are many ways to say “because” in Japanese. One way is 何故なら (nazenara); however, 何故なら may be …
おいしい (oishii): delicious, yummy, tasty: can also mean attractive, favorable, or convenient The most common use for oishii …
They say there’s nothing better than sliced bread, but as far as Japan is concerned, there’s nothing better …
The Most Common Ways to Say Stop in Japanese If we want to describe things stopping in English, …
The simplest way to ask “are you okay?” in Japanese is 大丈夫ですか? (daijōbu desu ka?) Although you can …
Winter plays an important part in Japanese culture, and the amount of winter-related words in the language reflects …