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...
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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...
15 Ways to Say “Happy Birthday” in Japanese (Birthday Wishes)
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...
"Yare yare" is a Japanese phrase that you will often hear in anime - especially if you are a fan of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. While the different English translations I have seen online and in anime...
One of the most used Japanese phrases in romantic anime, manga, movies, and Japanese dramas is "Aishiteru". But while it is fairly easy to translate the phrase into English words, its true meaning is...