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link to How to Say Queen in Japanese (5 Common Words Explained)

How to Say Queen in Japanese (5 Common Words Explained)

The most common way to say queen in Japanese is 女王 (じょおう, jyoou). If you mean specifically the wife of a king rather than a ruling queen, 王妃 (おうひ, ouhi) is the better choice....

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私が王妃のジェーンです Meaning (FF1 Japanese Explained)

『私が王妃のジェーンです。』means 「I am Jane, the queen.」 It's the first line in Final Fantasy 1 where a named character introduces herself, and it's built around 「です」, one...

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How to Say Butterfly in Japanese (Not バタフライ!)

The most common way to say butterfly in Japanese is 蝶 (ちょう, chou). For a slightly cuter, more childlike version, use 蝶々 (ちょうちょう, chouchou). For a more poetic or literary word,...

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偶然とは思えぬ Meaning (FF1 Japanese Explained)

『偶然とは思えぬ。』means 「It does not appear to be mere coincidence.」. It's a short, weighty Final Fantasy I line, and the archaic ending 「〜ぬ」 alone tells you exactly who's...

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How to Say Night in Japanese (6 Words, Night vs Knight)

The most common way to say night in Japanese is 夜 (よる, yoru). For the early part of the night, especially around dinnertime, 晩 (ばん, ban) is more natural. For the middle of the night, when...

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link to How to Say Darkness in Japanese (7 Common Words Explained)

How to Say Darkness in Japanese (7 Common Words Explained)

The most common way to say darkness in Japanese is 闇 (やみ, yami). If you're talking about a place with no light, 暗闇 (くらやみ, kurayami) is usually the better choice. For dramatic,...

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I'm a language instructor and mentor living in Tokyo and I've been passionate about studying Japanese since junior high. I moved to Japan in 2015 and have been teaching languages since then, currently working with Japanese artists.

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