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List of 50+ Japanese Words to Describe Personality

June 25, 2022

This post provides a comprehensive list of Japanese words that describe various personalities. Which one describes you the most?Read More

Four Meanings of 坊主 (Bouzu) in Japanese

June 13, 2022

This post explains four meanings of 坊主 (Bouzu) in Japanese with example sentences for each sense, as well as a relevant idiom and expression.Read More

Humble Japanese Phrases to Sound Like Japanese People

April 4, 2022

A list of humble and polite Japanese expressions that make you sound like Japanese people. Try using them to impress your Japanese friends or make them laugh!Read More

鬼かわいい means “So cute”? Japanese Slang/Idioms about Oni

June 18, 2021

Meaning of 鬼 (oni) in Japanese and 鬼-related slang/Idioms, including 鬼のように (oni no youni), 鬼の目にも涙 (oni no menimo namida), 鬼かわいい (oni kawaii).Read More

Meaning and Usage of へったくれもない (hettakure mo nai)

June 17, 2021

"X も へったくれ も ない" (X is an arbitrary noun) is an idiomatic Japanese expression that means “there is no X or anything (at all)”.Read More

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