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How to say "blue" in Japanese In English, "blue" can work as both a noun and an adjective; in Japanese, we need the two words, "ao" and "aoi". In this blog post, I will explain these two words. And then, I will explain how to use them through example sentences. These examples will show how "blue" in Japanese can …

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What does "choushi wa dou" mean in Japanese? Japanese native speakers sometimes say "choushi wa dou" to ask "what's up?" In this blog post, I will explain this expression in detail based on its components. And also, I will explain its polite expression meaning "how are you?" in Japanese. I believe these …

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How to ask the time in Japanese Japanese native speakers often say "nanji desu ka" to ask the time 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 example sentences. Let's get started! Contents Definition …

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What does "ohayou gozaimasu" mean in Japanese? Japanese people say "ohayou gozaimasu" to mean 'good morning' in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain this greeting in detail based on its components. Let's get started! Contents Definition and meaning of "ohayou gozaimasu" Components of "ohayou …

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How to say "check, please" in Japanese Honestly speaking, "check, please" is acceptable and very understandable in many cases even in Japan. In this blog post, however, I will explain the Japanese expression, "okaikei onegaishimasu", in detail. Understanding its components would help us a lot to use it correctly. …

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