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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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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8 Ways to Say “I Love You” in Japanese (But Watch Out!)
A lot of my readers want to know how to say “I love you” in Japanese. However, translating these three little words from English is…
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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 “Ohayo (Gozaimasu)” in Japanese (Greetings)
Since “Ohayo” (おはよう) is another extremely common and important Japanese greeting, today’s lesson is all about its meaning and and translation. I’m not only go…
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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…
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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…