This is your library of Japanese phrases and set expressions, the kind of thing you’d actually say rather than a single word in isolation. Each lesson breaks the phrase down piece by piece, explains when and how it’s actually used, and shows it in a real line from anime, games, or music.
Recent Posts
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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…
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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…
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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 Japanese phrase…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Yokatta: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use
This is an in-depth guide about the Japanese word “yokatta” (よかった, 良かった). In this blog post, I have covered for you the word’s meanings, English…
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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).…
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What Does “Dattebayo” Mean in Japanese? (Naruto & Boruto)
Naruto is one of my favorite animes, so today I’m going to explain to you the real but slightly disappointing meaning behind his famous catchphrase…
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The Meaning of “Daisuki” – Say “I Love (You)” in Japanese
I have noticed that there is a lot of confusion about the meaning of the Japanese word “daisuki” (大好き). Does it mean “love” or just…