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
自粛警察 (jishuku keisatsu): “COVID Self-Restraint Police” in Japan
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
12 Japanese Idioms and Metaphors about Baseball (Yakyū)
As you may know, in (American) English there are many metaphors about baseball, including "hit a home run" and "touch base". This is also the case in Japanese, the language of the country where baseball is one of the most popular sports. This article introduces unique Japanese baseball metaphors that you can pitch in a casual conversation! (However, don’t go overboard, as you may sound like a middle-aged baseball fanatic.)Read More
Grammar and Differences Between に (ni) and で (de) in Japanese
Why 日本 "に" 住む (live in Japan) but 日本 "で" 働く (work in Japan)? This post explains when and how to use Japanese particles に (ni) and で (de) correctly.Read More
How to Memorise Japanese Kanji Efficiently with Radicals
This article explains with examples how radicals of Japanese kanji characters can help you memorise their meanings and pronunciations efficiently!Read More
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