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How to say "long time no see" in Japanese Japanese people would say "hisashiburi". It is the Japanese expression for 'long time no see'. In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain other possible ways to say "long time no see" in Japanese. Let's get …

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How to say "wait a moment" in Japanese Japanese people would say "chotto matte". It is the Japanese expression for 'wait a moment'. In this blog post, I will explain "chotto matte" meaning in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to use it and how to say it in a polite way. Let's get …

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How to say "are you okay?" in Japanese Japanese people would say "daijoubu desu ka". It is the Japanese expression for 'are you okay?' In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to answer this question. Let's get started! Contents Definition …

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How to say "what?" in Japanese Japanese learners would perhaps say "nani desu ka". It can be understood as a polite way to say "what?" in Japanese. But, in reality, it sounds weird to Japanese native speakers. In this blog post, I will explain the expression, "nani desu ka", in detail based on its components. And …

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How to say "what is this?" in Japanese Japanese people would say "kore wa nan desu ka". It is the Japanese expression for 'what is this?' In this blog post, I will explain it in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to say it in a casual way. Let's get …

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