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Category: Phrases

link to Konnichiwa Meaning: How to Use & Reply (Japanese Greetings)

Konnichiwa Meaning: How to Use & Reply (Japanese Greetings)

The Japanese greeting konnichiwa (こんにちは) is usually one of the first Japanese words people learn. You probably already know that it translates as "hello", but its meaning and usage are a...

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link to ありがとう (arigatou): Meaning, Translation, Examples

ありがとう (arigatou): Meaning, Translation, Examples

ありがとう (arigatou) means “thanks”. It's a casual expression used with friends, family, or people close to you to show gratitude. It can follow a verb in the te-form...

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link to ありがとうございました (arigatou gozaimashita): Meaning, Translation, Examples

ありがとうございました (arigatou gozaimashita): Meaning, Translation, Examples

ありがとうございました (arigatou gozaimashita) means "thank you (for what you did)." It's the past polite form of ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu), which is the basic...

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link to Meaning of “Dayo” in Japanese & English (How to Use)

Meaning of “Dayo” in Japanese & English (How to Use)

Today's blog post is all about the English meaning of the Japanese expression "dayo" (だよ). The phrase and its related expressions "Nandayo", "Dame dayo", and "Da yo ne" are often used in anime,...

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link to All About “Nani Kore”: Japanese Meaning & Translation

All About “Nani Kore”: Japanese Meaning & Translation

In today's blog post, I will tell you all about the meaning of the Japanese expression "Nani kore" (何これ, なにこれ). Luckily, the English translation of "Nani kore" is pretty...

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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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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.

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