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link to The Meaning of “Konbanwa” in Japanese (Basic Greetings)

The Meaning of “Konbanwa” in Japanese (Basic Greetings)

In today's lesson, I'm going to tell you everything you need to know about the meaning and translation of the Japanese greeting "konbanwa" (こんばんは). Before we discuss in detail what the...

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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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link to The Meaning of “Arigato” in Japanese (vs Arigato Gozaimasu)

The Meaning of “Arigato” in Japanese (vs Arigato Gozaimasu)

Today I'm going to tell you all you need to know about the meaning of the two Japanese expressions "arigato" (ありがとう) and "arigato gozaimasu" (ありがとうございます). Compared to...

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link to The Real Meaning of “Suki” in Japanese (Like & Love)

The Real Meaning of “Suki” in Japanese (Like & Love)

I'm sure that many of you have always wanted to know the real meaning of the Japanese word "suki" (好き). Does it mean "like" or does it mean "love"? Especially when someone you are romantically...

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link to The Real Meaning of “Genki” in Japanese (With Examples)

The Real Meaning of “Genki” in Japanese (With Examples)

Have you ever wondered what the Japanese word "genki" (元気) and the phrases "Ogenki desu ka?" and "Genki desu!" mean?. Then you have come to the right place. In today's free Japanese lesson I'm...

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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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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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