Every word lesson on the site lives here, pulled from real anime, games, and songs rather than a textbook list. Each one covers the meaning, the reading, how it compares to similar words, and real example sentences so you actually see it in use.
Recent Posts
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9 Ways to Say “Moon” in Japanese (Best Words & Kanji)
In this blog post, I am going to answer the question of how to say “moon” in Japanese. In comparison to my other vocabulary lessons,…
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9 Best Ways to Say “Sun” in Japanese (Words & Kanji)
In this vocabulary lesson, you will learn how to say “sun” in Japanese. Since the Japanese language has quite a few words for “sun“, I…
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11 Ways to Say “Sky” in Japanese – Best Words Plus Kanji
In this vocabulary lesson, I will explain to you how to say “sky” in Japanese. Did you know that there are more than 11 Japanese…
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9 Common Ways to Say Cute in Japanese (Kawaii & More)
“Kawaii” (かわいい, 可愛い) doesn’t only mean “cute” it is also of the cutest Japanese words, in my opinion. But did you know that there are…
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Oishii: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use
In today’s blog post, I’m going to cover the detailed meaning and translation of the Japanese word “oishii” (美味しい). It is one of the most…
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12 Best Ways to Say “Delicious” in Japanese (Oishii & More)
Did you know that there are actually more than 47 ways to say “delicious” or “tasty” in Japanese? Each prefecture in Japan has its own…
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Soro Soro: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use
This is my detailed guide about the meaning and English translation of the Japanese expression “soro soro” (そろそろ). Some of you wanted to know what…
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The Real Meaning of “Sayonara” – Why You Shouldn’t Use It
I’m pretty sure you have learned or heard that “sayonara” (さようなら) is used to say goodbye in Japan. However, in Japanese the phrase “sayonara” has…
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Umai: Japanese Meaning, English Translation, How to Use
After watching “Demon Slayer Mugen Train” in Japanese and hearing Rengoku say “umai“, I decided that I have to write a blog post about what…
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The Meaning of Doki Doki in Japanese & English (How to Use)
Have you ever watched an anime, read a manga, or played the game “Doki Doki Literature Club” and wondered what the Japanese word “doki doki”…