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  Sumimasen VS Gomen-nasai: Knowing How to Use Them

  Differences Between Sumimasen and Gomen-nasai Sumimasen and Gomen-nasai are both very common expressions of apology used in everyday conversation. These expressions will be familiar […]

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  Formal and Informal Ways to Say Goodbye in Japanese

  How to Say Goodbye in Japanese // Why You Should Say Say Sayōnara to Sayōnara! In Japanese, goodbye is said (Sayōnara), but as is […]

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  Understanding Kudasai Meaning in Japanese

  How to Use Kudasai in Japanese: Meaning, Variations and Examples  One of the most common and versatile words when learning Japanese is kudasai . […]

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  Nice to Meet You in Japanese 👋 First Impressions Count!

  Learn How to Say “Nice to Meet You” in Japanese // Formal & Informal Phrases It’s true what they say – you only get […]

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  Formal and Informal Ways to Ask ‘How Are You?’ in Japanese

  Starting the Conversation: How Are You in Japanese When you meet someone in any country, it’s a pretty universal custom to ask ‘How are […]

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  Persistence Is Power: How Long Does It Take To Learn Japanese

  Know How Difficult Japanese and How Long Does It Take To Learn Japanese Learning a language is a hard and long road. No matter […]

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  Understanding the Meaning of Shogun and Seppuku

  What is a Shōgun? The Role and Significance of Japan’s Feudal Lords PLUS Seppuku Explained If you’re interested in the Japanese language or culture, […]

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  It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere: Cheers and Beer in Japanese

  How to Say Cheers in Japanese: A Guide to Toasting Phrases and Beer Brands Deepening friendships through drinking is a very effective way to […]

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  Moshi Moshi Meaning // Origin, How to Use It and Why Honorifics Matter

  Pick Up the Phone, Japanese is Calling 🤳 Moshi Moshi Meaning If you’ve ever watched a Japanese movie, anime, or perhaps had a Japanese […]

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  Are the Japanese Always Apologetic? How to Say Sorry in Japanese

  Understanding the Variations of Sorry in Japanese || Casual and Formal Expressions As you might’ve guessed, today’s blog post is all about how to […]

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  In the Country of Harmony: How to Say Yes in Japanese

  Understanding the Variations of Yes in Japanese || Need-to-Know Vocab, Phrases and Culture Japan is a country that values harmony, and there is a […]

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  Yomu Yomu Review || The New Sibling of Du Chinese

  We’ve found the perfect app to help you improve your Japanese reading skills whilst learning a whole lot of new vocabulary.

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  How Do the Japanese Celebrate Valentine’s Day? || Find Out First

  Valentine’s Day in Japan is quite different from the West. Let’s take a look at the big day, it’s history in Japan and also discover what White Day is too.

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  The Kimono Through Time || Everything You Need to Know about this Japanese Icon

  From Kimono to Couture: The Evolution of Japanese Fashion PLUS Modern Japanese Street Fashion No matter how familiar you are with Japanese culture, you’ve […]

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  Best Instagram Account to Learn Japanese?🏆Our Winner Is…

  Best Instagram Account to Learn Japanese is… This isn’t a paid promotion, this is our team debating the best resource on Instagram to learn Japanese.