社会の窓 (shakai no mado) literally means “a window of the society”, but actually refers to “a trouser fly” in a humorous way.Read More
Meaning of 卍 (manji) and マジ卍 (Maji manji) in Japanese
Definition, Slang/Standard Usage, and Synonym of 卍 (manji)Read More
モテ期 (Moteki) Meaning “When You Become Popular with Guys/Girls”
モテ 期 (もてき, moteki) is a Japanese slang word that means a period of time when you suddenly become モテモテ (very popular) with people of the gender you’re attracted to.Read More
40 Funny Japanese Old Slang Words to Sound like Oyaji (Old Men)
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
Japanese and English Words that Rhyme in Both Languages
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