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Have you ever heard of the word “Mimikaki (耳かき)”? If you live in Japan, you have surely come across the ear-cleaning scoops “Mimikaki [耳かき]” used for the horrific practice of “Mimi souji [耳そうじ]”. The difference between Japan and most Western cultures is the hygienic practice of ear cleaning. The Japanese love to clean their ears,…
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Alcohol is one of the most effective social lubricants, and this is also true in professional situations and relationships. Nowadays, nomikai or drinking parties are held anywhere and anytime, including online or at someone’s home. However, a typical nomikai venue is an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). When you come to Japan, you will eventually invite your…
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Have you ever heard of the word “darake” in Japanese? Sometimes Japanese people use phrases like “Gomi-Darake [ごみだらけ], which means [Full of trash]”, “Kizu-Darake [傷だらけ], which means [Full of scratches]”. It is a very useful phrase to express “full of something”. Although this is above the N3 level and may be difficult. However, it is…
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Have you ever tried to pick up a Japanese girl in a bar? Or do you have a Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend, fancy a Japanese colleague or fellow student, or just want to go out and impress some of the locals?! If you want to impress a Japanese girl, you can take the help of these classic…
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Greetings are important in many cultures and languages, and Japan is no different. There are many Japanese greetings, each with its own unique rules of usage. It’s important to master Japanese greetings if you plan to live and study in Japan. Whether you are living in Japan or just visiting for a short time, Japanese…
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Have you ever wondered what “Onii-chan,” “Onee-chan,” “Onii-san,” “Onee-san,” and other Japanese variations of siblings mean? If you’ve watched Japanese anime or comics, you’ll hear them a lot. Yes, these words are used in the Japanese language to refer to brothers and sisters, and are often heard in everyday life in anime. In English, people…
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You may have heard this word, すごい (sugoi) on many occasions. For example, maybe in anime, Japanese TV reality shows, or when you read Japanese news. It’s true! In everyday life, the word すごい (sugoi) is actually spoken a lot. If you’ve studied Japanese a lot, you may even have heard or read many examples…
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If you are considering taking a Japanese language exam to evaluate your skills, the JLPT would be a great choice. More than 1 million people take this test every year. People take the JLPT to measure their own level of proficiency, to get a job, to get a raise, to get a promotion, or for…
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If you pay attention to Japanese conversation, you can find numerous “hai” in just 5 minutes of conversation. As you may already know, はい “hai” is an expression that can be used to bring agreement to almost anything. But this magic word has more than one function that can be used everywhere in everyday life….
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