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link to The Meaning of “Dame” in Japanese (Dame Desu, Dame Dayo)

The Meaning of “Dame” in Japanese (Dame Desu, Dame Dayo)

In today's blog post I will clarify the meaning of the Japanese word "dame" (ダメ, 駄目) and the related phrases "dame desu", "dame da", "dame dayo", and "dame dame". Since the word can be used...

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link to The Meaning of “Daisuki” – Say “I Love (You)” in Japanese

The Meaning of “Daisuki” – Say “I Love (You)” in Japanese

I have noticed that there is a lot of confusion about the meaning of the Japanese word "daisuki" (大好き). Does it mean "love" or just "like"? In this detailed blog post, I'm going to tell you all...

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link to What Does “Nandayo” Mean in Japanese? A Detailed Guide

What Does “Nandayo” Mean in Japanese? A Detailed Guide

"Nandayo" is an often-used phrase in Japanese, so I have decided to write this blog post to explain its meaning in detail. I know that the phrase doesn't seem to be that complicated at first....

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link to How to Say “I Hate You” in Japanese (5 Different Ways)

How to Say “I Hate You” in Japanese (5 Different Ways)

I hope you don't intend to use this phrase too often, but just in case today's free lesson is about how to say "I hate you" in Japanese. At the end of this post, you will actually be able to talk...

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link to How to Say “I Like Anime” in Japanese (Natural Phrases)

How to Say “I Like Anime” in Japanese (Natural Phrases)

I have written this blog post for all the anime lovers out there that want to know how to say phrases like "I like anime" or "I like watching anime" in Japanese. Of course, we will also cover the...

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link to What Does “Deku” Mean in Japanese? (My Hero Academia Name)

What Does “Deku” Mean in Japanese? (My Hero Academia Name)

After getting into the anime "My Hero Academia" I noticed that a lot of fans wanted to know what "deku" means in Japanese, so I have decided to write this detailed blog post. Deku (木偶, デク) is...

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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.

Through teaching and studying languages, I've discovered the most effective ways to learn and retain a new language. My blog, is the best place to learn Japanese with Anime, Manga, Games, and Songs in a fun yet effective way.

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