Japanese Writing System
Learning a foreign language is a challenge for anyone. Japanese, in particular, has its own unique writing system, and the associated pronunciation and grammar rules can be a headache for …
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♪Japanese phrase having a good ring♪ 〜Eh〜
Welcome to the 5th edition of “Japanese language fun time!” Today, I will introduce the very short word, “Eh(え).” 1. Picture When you pronounce it briefly without intonating, it has …
Waribashi～Disposable chopsticks~
If you have visited Japan, you have probably used waribashi: disposable chopsticks at places like restaurants, cafes and convenience stores. The culture of using chopsticks exists in many parts of …
Welcoming the New Year: Japanese Greetings
It’s Already the Last Month of 2024! In no time, we’ve arrived at the final month of 2024. In English-speaking countries, people often say “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!” …
The Unique Curriculum at School in Japan
In Japan, school starts in April. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 attend elementary school. During these six years, children learn and develop a lot, both physically and …
The Shinto Wedding Ceremony with Traditional Japanese Beauty
If you were to have a wedding ceremony in Japan, would you prefer to have a Western-style wedding ceremony wearing a wedding dress or a Japanese-style wedding wearing a kimono? …
When it comes to June…
When it comes to June, many people probably think of Japan as being hot and humid, which can be quite unpleasant. Yes, that’s correct. Since ancient times, the Japanese have …
♪Japanese phrase having a good ring♪～Yoshi～
Are you interested in an easy Japanese expression that fills you with positive vibes? I’m here for you! Welcome to “Japanese language fun time!” Yoshi! All right. Let’s get started! …
Unique Way to Count Things in JapanPart Ⅱ ～ Vehicles～
In my last article, I told you that there are more than 500 counter words, and about 100 of them are actually used in everyday life. However, I could only …
What does “おつかれさま(Otsukaresama)” mean?
In the previous article, I explained the phrase “よろしくお願いします (yoroshiku onegaishimasu)” . This time, I would like to talk about another frequently used term among Japanese people, one that you …