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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 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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link to The Meaning of Sugoi (すごい) & How to Use it in Japanese

The Meaning of Sugoi (すごい) & How to Use it in Japanese

I'm sure that sugoi (すごい, 凄い) is another Japanese word that you have always wanted to know what it means. Like me, you must have heard and/or seen it at least a thousand times in Japanese...

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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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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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