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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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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 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 The Meaning of “Oyasumi” – Saying Good Night in Japanese

The Meaning of “Oyasumi” – Saying Good Night in Japanese

In today's blog post, I will tell you all about the meaning and translation of the two Japanese expressions "Oyasumi" (おやすみ) and "Oyasuminasai" (おやすみなさい). Luckily, it is very...

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link to What Does Yabai (やばい) Mean in Japanese? A Detailed Guide

What Does Yabai (やばい) Mean in Japanese? A Detailed Guide

The Japanese word yabai (やばい) caused me a lot of confusion because of its many meanings and contradictory English translations. If you look up the word "yabai" in a dictionary to see what it...

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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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