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What does "kanpai" mean in Japanese? There are some homophones, but Japanese native speakers say "kanpai" to mean 'cheers' at parties. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese movies, songs, novels, manga, anime, and the like. In this blog post, however, I will explain it in …

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What does "kochira koso" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "kochira koso" to mean 'thank you, too', 'you, too', 'me, too', 'my pleasure', or such in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this phrase as it is sometimes used in Japanese daily conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain it in …

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What does "irasshaimase" mean in Japanese? English does not have a perfect translation for "irasshaimase", but this phrase is often translated as "welcome". Probably, many Japanese learners know this phrase as it is often used in Japanese movies, novels, manga, anime, and the like. In this blog post, however, I will …

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What does "gochisousama" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "gochisousama" to mean 'thank you for the meal' in Japanese. Perhaps, many Japanese learners know this phrase as it is often used in Japanese movies, manga, anime, and the like. In this blog post, however, I will explain it in detail based on its …

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What does "okinodoku" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "okinodoku" to mean 'sorry to hear that', 'that is a shame', or such in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this phrase as it is sometimes used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain it in detail based on its …

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