When you are discussing with Japanese friends, there might be a point where you want to express that “you have no idea about the topic”, then you would express “I don’t understand what you are saying” to your Japanese friends. Also, if you are learning Japanese and you can’t understand the phrase or sentences then…

Greetings play an important role in every culture. I would say that greetings are the link between people. Either giving greetings or receiving greetings from others can warm my heart. The Japanese word for greeting is “aisatsu”, and many of you may already know some of the common greeting phrases such as “ohayou gozaimasu” or…

As we have discussed, the phrase used when you are leaving for another place is “ittekimasu”. In this article we will learn what to say when we return to the place, which is “tadaima”. For me, the moment when I say “tadaima” to my family can be one of the great moments of the day….

皆さん、こんにちは! Hello Everyone. If you pay attention to Japanese conversation, you will have noticed that there are many fixed phrases that are used several times during a conversation. Because these phrases are ubiquitous in everyday life, it’s easy to remember their meaning. This time I’m going to introduce one of these phrases, which is “daijoubu”….

Unlock the allure of the Japanese language with a captivating exploration of the renowned word “Sayonara.” This widely recognized farewell greeting transcends borders, captivating individuals across the globe with its cultural significance. If you’re seeking to expand your linguistic horizons or add a touch of exotic flair to your conversations, learning the intricacies of “Sayonara”…

Hello and Hajimemashite. Hajimemashite’, along with many other common greetings such as ‘Konichiwa’ or ‘Yoroshiku’, are commonly heard and used in everyday conversations here in Japan. Despite its common use and familiarity in everyday Japanese conversation, many people still do not know the meaning and usage of this term. In this article, we will go…

Romance is not to be forgotten among the many interesting cultures Japan has to offer. Japan has many different unwritten cultures regarding love and love confessions. If you are an anime lover or J-drama fanatic, kabedon is probably not a foreign word in your vocabulary. Kabedon is a fairly common image painted in many romance…

Many people think that Japanese is a difficult language to learn, and some even consider it to be one of the most complicated languages in the world, equal to or even harder than Chinese. Or some people think that only people who can already read moon-runes can learn to speak Japanese fluently like Chinese speakers,…

Imagine you were standing in the middle of an area where Japan’s youth spend their time, such as Shibuya or Harajuku. You would hear a myriad of words that generally don’t appear in a Japanese textbook, such as “Maji,” “Kusa,” or “Gachi,” among others. But one word you would undoubtedly hear a lot is “yabai”….