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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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  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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  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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  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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  Japanese Words and Phrases for Encouragement

  Understanding Japanese Words and Phrases for Encouragement In all languages, words of encouragement have the power to inspire and make people feel positive. The […]

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  Japanese Counters Explained | How to Count in Japanese

  Learn How to Count In Japanese Counting in Japanese is both fascinating and a little tricky for learners. Unlike English, where numbers are used […]

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  Origin, Mythology and Daily Life: Dragons in Japanese

  Characters of Dragon in Japanese Dragon is Ryu 龍 in Japanese. Other characters such as and are also used. In addition to “ryu,” it […]

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  Obon in Japan: A Deep Dive into This Ancestral Festival

  What is Obon? Unravelling the Traditions of this Japanese Festival Obon (お盆 ) is a traditional Japanese Buddhist event, a period for welcoming and […]

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  How to Enjoy Japan: Essential Do’s and Don’ts for Visitors

  Japanese Etiquette 101: Must-Know Do’s and Don’ts for Tourists  Japan, with its rich history, traditions, and unique social norms, can be fascinating but also […]

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  Emperor’s Birthday in Japan: Traditions, Date & Celebrations

  What is the Emperor’s Birthday in Japan? The Emperor’s Birthday 天皇誕生日 Tennou Tanjoubi is one of the most important national holidays in Japan. 👉 […]

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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 […]