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What does "konbanwa" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "konbanwa" to mean 'good evening' in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain this greeting in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to use it through an example. Let's get started! Contents Definition and meaning of …

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What does "okawari" mean in Japanese? Japanese people say "okawari" to mean 'second helping', 'another cup', 'another glass', or 'another one' in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain this word in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to use it through example sentences. Let's get …

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What does "ojamashimasu" mean in Japanese? When Japanese people enter someone's room or house, they would say "ojamashimasu" to mean 'thank you for inviting me' or 'thank you for having me'. They would also use this expression to say 'sorry to disturb you' when they talk to someone or interrupt a conversation. In …

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What does "odaijini" mean in Japanese? Japanese people say "odaijini" to mean 'get well soon' or 'take care of yourself' in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain this expression in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain how to use it through an example conversation. Let's get …

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How to say "to go" or "takeaway" in Japanese Japanese people would say "omochikaeri" or use its less-polite version, "mochikaeri". In this blog post, I will explain these two expressions in detail. And also, I will explain how to use the polite expression through example sentences. My explanations would help …

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