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.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What Does Kun Mean in Japanese? When, Why & How to Use it
The Japanese word kun (くん) can actually mean 4 different things depending on whether it is written in Kanji or in Hiragana. In anime and…
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What Does San Mean in Japanese? When, Why & How to Use it
The Japanese word san (さん) has more than 10 different meanings depending on whether it is written in Hiragana, Kanji, or Katakana. In daily Japanese,…
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What Does “Aishiteru” Mean? And Why Japanese Rarely Say It
One of the most used Japanese phrases in romantic anime, manga, movies, and Japanese dramas is “Aishiteru“. But while it is fairly easy to translate…