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link to What Does Chan Mean in Japanese? When, Why & How to Use it

What Does Chan Mean in Japanese? When, Why & How to Use it

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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link to What Does Kun Mean in Japanese? When, Why & How to Use it

What Does Kun Mean in Japanese? When, Why & How to Use it

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...

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What Does San Mean in Japanese? When, Why & How to Use it

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...

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link to What Does “Yare Yare” Mean? (Jojo’s “Yare Yare Daze/Dawa”)

What Does “Yare Yare” Mean? (Jojo’s “Yare Yare Daze/Dawa”)

"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...

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What Does “Ara Ara” Mean in Japanese? (Anime vs Real Life)

"Ara ara" is a Japanese phrase that is often used in anime. However, if you look up its meaning online you will often find a lot of misleading information. So I have decided to write this detailed...

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