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Japanese Money-Related Idioms and Slang Words

March 28, 2021

Introduction of Japanese kanjis, words, idioms, slang terms, and sayings about money! A must-read if you want to talk about money in Japanese!Read More

Japanese Idioms about Mochi: 餅 (もち), Japanese Rice Cake!

February 13, 2021

Do you like Japanese mochi (Japanese rice cake)? Then, surely you will also like Japanese words and idioms related to mochi! This article introduces those Japanese expressions that you should remember if you love mochi and Nihongo!Read More

40 Old Japanese Slang Words to Sound Funny (or Weird)

January 24, 2021

Let’s learn the meanings of Japanese old-fashioned slang words that represent the 1980s/90s/00s, e.g. ザギンでシースー, そんなバナナ, おニュー, 当たり前だのクラッカーRead More

Words that Rhyme Both in Japanese and English

January 16, 2021

This article provides a list of such words and phrases that coincidentally rhyme both in English and Japanese. (e.g. lovey-dovey/ラブラブ, wishy-washy/うじうじ)Read More

Meanings of Toka, Kana, and Kamo in Japanese

December 5, 2020

Japanese people often use vague expressions such as かな, とか and でも to sound casual and modest. This article explains their meanings with example usages!Read More

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