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  Japanese Punctuation: A Beginner’s Guide

  From Question Marks to Commas: Japanese Punctuation Explained When learning Japanese, you might focus on kanji, hiragana, katakana and phrases but equally important are […]

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  BEST WAYS TO LEARN JAPANESE ONLINE – TOP TIPS

  Want to discover the best ways to learn Japanese online? You’re in the right place because we’ve got some killer tips to share with […]

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  Explore the World of ‘Shumi’: Your Guide to Japanese Hobbies

  Useful Words and Phrases for Talking About Hobbies in Japanese In Japanese, hobby is shumi (趣味 ). Unlike its English connotation, the Japanese word […]

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  Japanese Onomatopoeia: Sound Words and Their Meaning Explained

  A Complete Guide to Japanese Onomatopoeia Japanese onomatopoeia, also known as is one of the most fascinating and expressive parts of the language. Far […]

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  How to Talk About Death in Japanese: Words, Phrases & Cultural Insights

  Learn How to Discuss Death in Japanese Respectfully and Accurately Talking about death is never easy, especially in another language. In every language and […]

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  Da or Desu? A Simple Guide to Japanese Speech Levels

  Understanding Differences Between Da and Desu in Japanese When learning Japanese, one of the most common sources of confusion for beginners is the difference […]

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  What is White Day? Discover Japan’s Heartfelt Tradition

  Valentine’s Day and White Day in Japan – What’s the Difference? In Japan, March 14th is known as White Day — a unique cultural […]

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  How to Order Food in Japanese | Essential Phrases & Tips

  Itadakimasu! Understanding How to Order Food in Japanese One of the biggest joys of learning about foreign cultures is undoubtedly food! When travelling or […]

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  How To Learn Kanji // 7 Tips for Success 💪

  How to learn Kanji? Generally, you’ll need to learn about 1,000-2,000 Chinese characters in Japanese. Here’s the best way to go about learning them.

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  Itadakimasu: Meaning Behind Japan’s Pre-Meal Expression

  Understanding the Meaning of Itadakimasu いただきます in Japanese When you visit Japan or dine at a Japanese restaurant, one phrase you’re sure to hear […]

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  Japanese Loanwords 🤩 41 Fun Examples with Pronunciation

  Japanese Loanwords are actually a great way to boost language learning motivation because it makes you realise you can still find similarities with English!

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  Japanese Greetings // 31 To Use For Daily Life in Japanese

  Japanese Greetings // Want to learn Japanese? These greetings in Japanese can range from casual ones with your friends and also more formal greetings.

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  Guide to Japan’s Ramen: Styles, Flavors, and Useful Japanese Words

  Ramen Varieties: Know Your Bowls AND How to Talk About Them in Japanese Ramen is said to have originally been a Chinese dish, but […]

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  From ‘Irasshaimase’ to ‘Youkoso’: Saying ‘Welcome’ in Japanese

  Understanding Variations of How to Say Welcome in Japanese When learning a new language, one of the most fundamental phrases to master is “welcome.” […]

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  How to Talk About Family in Japanese (+BONUS Quiz)

  Level Up Your Japanese with Key Family Member Vocabulary || PLUS Test Your Knowledge Family is an essential part of daily conversations in any […]