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Have you ever heard the interesting expression “Moshi-Moshi”? If you have ever been to Japan, you know that “Moshi-Moshi” is what Japanese people say when they answer the phone. But what does it really mean? “Moshi-moshi (もしもし) is a common Japanese phrase that Japanese people use when they answer the phone. It is a casual…
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Most people definitely like to read manga or comics from Japan, with various genres. Japanese manga is indeed the best friend to spend time relaxing with, so reading a comic or manga can actually be an efficient method to learn a foreign language, of course it’s wrong. Manga contains stories that are factual and very…
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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 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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Most Japanese textbooks and self-study guides teach the average, grammatically correct Japanese that most Japanese people could understand. But this “textbook Japanese” is not what is actually used in everyday life in Japan. Like any language, it changes, and it is not something fixed and static. Every year that comes, every new generation has its…
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Have you ever listened to J-pop songs? Do you know what J-pop is? Why don’t you try listening to one? Here is everything you need to know about J-Pop!
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When watching Anime or J-Drama, one may become interested in the Japanese school uniforms worn by the actors. It is undeniablethat Japanese school uniforms are attractive and elegant. Although school uniforms are typically considered standard and unobtrusive, this is not the case in Japan. This article will focus on Japanese school uniforms. According to history,…
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ランドセル (Randoseru) is a leather school bag for elementary school children in Japan. This wonderful Japanese school bag has so many great features. Let’s dive into most comprehensive discussion about Japanese school bag here!
