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OtherPosted onMarch 23, 2025March 23, 2025

Mastering Japanese Verb Intonation with Minimal Pairs

Japanese pitch accent helps distinguish words through pitch variations, but different people debate how important it really is. Some suggest learning it early in…

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CulturePosted onDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024

巳年 – 2025: The Year of the Snake

The Year of the Snake in 2025 highlights the cultural significance of snakes in Japan, tying together influences from the Chinese Zodiac and Japanese folklore. The serpent symbolizes rebirth and is featured in various traditions, art, and religious practices. Snakes are revered for their role in agriculture and as symbols of good fortune.

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OtherPosted onFebruary 14, 2024February 20, 2024

改善 – Kaizen in Japanese: Defining the Japanese Concepts behind the Method

Kaizen, the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, emphasizes efficiency and waste reduction through methods like 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and 3M (Muda, Mura, Muri).

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OtherPosted onDecember 20, 2022August 27, 2023

Do you need a Japanese Keyboard? No, probably not…

So, do you need a Japanese Keyboard? I am going to be blunt and just give you the answer. No. It can be nice…

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Package of Kit Kat in Japan
OtherPosted onJune 11, 2022February 24, 2024

キットカット – Kit Kats in Japan

It is a fact, there are all kinds of Kit Kats in Japan. If you live in the United States then you have probably…

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Image of Large Japanese flag next to word flags
OtherPosted onMay 6, 2022August 27, 2023

日本語の特徴 – What makes Japanese Unique

The writing system, how the social situation changes how you speak, the phonology of the language, and so on is what makes Japanese unique.…

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mochi and mochi rabbits for moon watching in Japan for September
OtherPosted onFebruary 24, 2022November 25, 2022

Chewy and Doughy foods in Japanese

Here are some examples so you can understand chewy and doughy foods in Japanese. Noodles such as udon, soba, and ramen, or other pasta…

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OtherPosted onFebruary 24, 2021November 25, 2022

w in Japanese and other ways to Laugh Online

If you have ever looked at Japanese comments or tweets online and wondered “What is w in Japanese“? You have come to the right…

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OtherPosted onFebruary 18, 2021November 25, 2022

Animal Sounds in Japanese

Unlike people, animals all around the world sound the same. However, in every language, humans have found a way to approximate these animal sounds…

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OtherPosted onJanuary 6, 2021November 25, 2022

じゃんけん – Rock Paper Scissors in Japan?

What do you say when you play? じゃんけん has Specific Words for Rock, Paper, and Scissors Resources じゃんけん (Wikipedia – Japanese)

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