This article introduces Japanese slang words that have weird and specific meanings! Since the slang words explained in this article are very “deep”, you’d astonish Japanese people using those words!Read Definition
Yes, There’s a Word for It – 20 Japanese Expressions with Specific Meanings
In Japanese, there are a plethora of words that have very specific meanings. This article introduces such words and expressions that are difficult to express concisely in English!Read Definition
Ashita, Asatte, Shiasatte, Yanoasatte: 13 Japanese Words Describing Dates
Compared to English, Japanese has a variety of words that indicate a few days before and after today. This article presents a comprehensive list of those words as well as relevant expressions to them!Read Definition
自粛警察 (jishukukeisatsu): Japan’s “Self-Restraint Police” Explained
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 Definition
はしごを外す (hashigo wo hazusu): Idiom Meaning Unexpected “Betrayal”
That feeling when your crush says, “I love you”, but after you elatedly confess your feelings, she/he continues, “I mean as a friend…”Read Definition
20 Japanese Words, Idioms and Onomatopoeia Related to Rain (雨, ame)
In Japanese, there are a variety of expressions related to rain: 雨 (あめ, ame). This is probably because Japan has four distinct seasons and we see many types of rainfalls in each season. This article explains various Japanese expressions related to rain in a comprehensive way!Read Definition
帰宅部 (kitakubu): Japanese Slang ‘Go-Home Club’ at School’
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死亡フラグ (“Death Flag”): Clichéd Line Foreshadowing Your Death
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コミュ障 (komyushou): ‘Suck at Communication’ in Japanese Slang
Noun, Na-Adjective
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逆ギレ (gyakugire): ‘Get Angry in a “Reversed” Way’ in Japanese
逆ギレ (ぎゃくぎれ, gyaku gire) noun, verb [+する]
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