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The Japanese word senpai is not only an often-heard term in anime or manga, but it has also found its way into the English language. The popular meme "Notice me senpai" has sparked its usage in...

After discussing the other common suffixes san, kun, and chan, in today's free Japanese lesson I am going to cover the meaning and usage of the Japanese honorific title sama (さま). Whenever it is...

I am pretty sure that chan (ちゃん) is one of the most popular Japanese words of all time. Every one of you who wants to learn Japanese or is into anime and manga has seen the word at least a...

The Japanese word kun (くん) can actually mean 4 different things depending on whether it is written in Kanji or in Hiragana. In anime and everyday life, however, you will most commonly encounter...

The Japanese word san (さん) has more than 10 different meanings depending on whether it is written in Hiragana, Kanji, or Katakana. In daily Japanese, business Japanese, and anime, however, you...

There are plenty of reasons why you would want to know how to say "Happy Birthday" in Japanese. Whether you want to wish a happy birthday to a close Japanese friend or write a formal birthday card to...