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How to Say Night in Japanese (6 Words, Night vs Knight)
The most common way to say night in Japanese is 夜 (よる, yoru). For the early part of the night, especially around dinnertime, 晩 (ばん,…
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How to Say Darkness in Japanese (7 Common Words Explained)
The most common way to say darkness in Japanese is 闇 (やみ, yami). If you’re talking about a place with no light, 暗闇 (くらやみ, kurayami)…
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The First 25 Japanese Words in Final Fantasy I
This is the perfect place to start building your Japanese vocabulary base with words and phrases from Final Fantasy I 『ファイナルファンタジーI』. Instead of a random…
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帰ろう (かえろう, kaerou): Meaning, Translation, Examples
帰ろう (かえろう, kaerou) means “let’s go home” or “let’s return“. It’s the casual volitional form of the verb 帰る (かえる, kaeru, “to go home”) and…
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そろそろ (soro soro): Meaning, Translation, Examples
そろそろ (soro soro) means “soon”, “about time” or “gradually”. It’s a common adverb used when the speaker feels that the right moment to act has…
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いい (ii): Meaning, Translation, Examples
いい (ii) means “good“, “nice“, or “okay“. It’s a common i-adjective used to show approval, permission, or a positive evaluation. Depending on context, it can…
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本当に (ほんとうに, hontou ni): Meaning, Translation, Examples
本当に (ほんとうに, hontou ni) means “really” or “truly“. It is an adverb that adds emphasis and sincerity to what the speaker is saying. In everyday…
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What Does Omae (お前) Mean in Japanese? Examples & Use
You’ve probably come across the Japanese word omae (お前, おまえ) in anime, manga, or casual conversations. It is often translated as “you” but the meaning…
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食べた (たべた, tabeta): Meaning, Translation, Examples
食べた (たべた, tabeta) means “ate” or “have eaten“. It’s the plain past tense of the verb 食べる (たべる, taberu), meaning “to eat”. 食べた is used…
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きびだんご (kibidango): Meaning, Translation, Examples
きびだんご (kibidango) is the name of a traditional Japanese sweet that translates as “millet dumplings” in English. It is made from millet flour or rice…