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Meaning of 遠慮 (enryo) and 空気を読む (kuuki wo yomu)

September 8, 2020

This article introduces two essential Japanese words – 遠慮 (えんりょ) する and 空気を読む (くうきをよむ) – to help you understand the Japanese culture more!Read More

正義マン (Justice Man): “Warriors” Against “Eat-in Tax Evasion” in Japan

July 5, 2020

Meaning of 正義マン ("justice man") in Japanese, and its relation to Japan’s new controversial tax system (which triggers "eat-in tax evasion") explained

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自粛警察 (jishuku keisatsu): “COVID Self-Restraint Police” in Japan

June 28, 2020

Recently, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Japanese slang term has been coined called "自粛警察 (じしゅくけいさつ, jishuku keisatsu)", which literally means "self-restraint police". This post explains what it exactly means and also what 自粛 (jishuku) refers to during the pandemic in Japan.Read More

How to Memorise Japanese Kanji Efficiently with Radicals

June 21, 2020

This article explains with examples how radicals of Japanese kanji characters can help you memorise their meanings and pronunciations efficiently!Read More

イチロー (Ichiro): What He Means to Japanese Baseball Fans

June 2, 2020

For many Japanese people, Ichiro is more than just an athlete — he is admired as a paragon of perseverance and charisma, as a man who always strives to unflinchingly pursue what most people deem impossible.Read More

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