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link to Umai: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use

Umai: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use

After watching "Demon Slayer Mugen Train" in Japanese and hearing Rengoku say "umai", I decided that I have to write a blog post about what the word means in Japanese. Since it is often used as the...

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link to Yatta: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use

Yatta: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use

Maybe you know the word "yatta" from a certain Japanese song, maybe you know it from anime. In this blog post, I am going to tell you everything you need to know about what "yatta" (やった) means...

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link to Yokatta: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use

Yokatta: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use

This is an in-depth guide about the Japanese word "yokatta" (よかった, 良かった). In this blog post, I have covered for you the word's meanings, English translations, and the most common ways...

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The Meaning of Doki Doki in Japanese & English (How to Use)

Have you ever watched an anime, read a manga, or played the game "Doki Doki Literature Club" and wondered what the Japanese word "doki doki" (ドキドキ) means? I have certainly seen the word over...

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link to The Meaning of “Baka” in Japanese: Real Life, Anime, TikTok

The Meaning of “Baka” in Japanese: Real Life, Anime, TikTok

"Baka" is a word that is used in nearly every anime and manga and now it has also become a viral trend on TikTok. So what does the Japanese word "baka" (馬鹿, バカ) really mean? I'm going to...

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link to The Meaning of “Domo” in Japanese (Domo Arigato, Domo Domo)

The Meaning of “Domo” in Japanese (Domo Arigato, Domo Domo)

If you have ever heard the word "Domo" (どうも) in an anime or when traveling in Japan and wondered what it means in Japanese you have come to the right place! For me "Domo" was one of those...

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About Me

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.

Let's embark on a fun and exciting Japanese level-up journey together! Alex

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