役不足 (yakubusoku) is one of the most misused Japanese words by native speakers. Let’s learn its correct meaning in this article!Read More
Archives for September 2018
告る (Kokuru) Meaning “Confess Your Feelings to Your Crush” in Japanese
告る (こくる, kokuru) is an abbreviation of "告白する (こくはく する, kokuhaku suru)", meaning "confess your feeling to your crush". The abbreviation sounds more casual and is often used among teenagers.Read More
十八番 (ohako) Meaning “The Song You Sing Best”
十八番, which can read either "おはこ, ohako" or "じゅうはちばん, jūhachiban", means "one’s adept skills", or "’your songs’ you sing well at karaoke"Read More
ご愛嬌 (goaikyou) Meaning “Charming Mistake” in Japanese
愛嬌 (あいきょう, aikyou) is a standard Japanese word that means "charm/loveliness". When the polite prefix "ご" is attached before 愛嬌, it has a different meaning: "a charming mistake/flaw", i.e. "a forgivable and insignificant mistake/flaw".Read More
でかした (dekashita) Meaning “Well Done” in a Playful Tone
でかした (dekashita) is a somewhat old-fashioned expression that means “good job”, “great work, or “well done”. It contains a very light tone as described below, and is usually used when you praise someone younger than you. Read More
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