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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 […]

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  Romaji 101: What It Is and How It Helps with Japanese

  Discover Romaji, its Origins and its Role in Learning Japanese Romaji (ローマ字 ) is a method of writing Japanese using the alphabet. Japanese has […]

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  Coffee in Japanese // A Complete Guide to Ordering WITH Audio

  Once you learn the names of the various types of coffee in Japanese, ordering a cup won’t be too much trouble. Check out structures and examples.

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  Honorifics in Japanese: What They Are & How to Use Them

  Understanding Basics of Japanese Honorifics Honorifics play a crucial role in the Japanese language. In Japan, social hierarchy based on age and status is […]

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  Japanese Swear Words // 15 To Use With Caution

  Japanese Swear Words // We teach you 15 swear words in Japanese. Swearing in Japanese is odd because there isn’t a direct translation for words like f*ck.

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  15 Japanese Tongue Twisters with Romaji and Audio 🗣️

  Want to improve your Japanese pronounciation and have fun doing it? Check out these 15 Japanese tongue twisters with accompanying videos.

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  Lucky vs Unlucky Numbers in Japan: A Cultural Guide

  Discover Which Numbers Bring Fortune and Misfortune in Japanese Culture Every culture has lucky and unlucky numbers. Although we don’t usually think about it, […]

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  What is the Best Way to Learn Japanese? Tips for Success

  There Is No Royal Road to Learning: Best Way to Learn Japanese “There is no royal road to learning” has been said about learning […]

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  Kimigayo 君が代 Explained: Lyrics and Meaning of Japan’s National Anthem

  Learn About Kimigayo: The Oldest National Anthem in the World Japan’s national anthem, Kimigayo 君が代 , is one of the oldest and shortest national […]

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  Level Up Your Anime Experience: 10 Japanese Words & Phrases to Know

  Learn the Language Behind Your Favorite Shows // Top Japanese Phrases for Watching Anime There are many unique terms used by anime characters and […]