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January 12, 2022 By Masaki Mori

Youkoso is the Japanese word to welcome guests politely

What does "youkoso" mean in Japanese? Japanese native speakers say "youkoso" to welcome guests politely. So, it means more or less 'welcome' in Japanese. 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 …

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January 2, 2022 By Masaki Mori

Kuro vs. Kuroi: which should we use to say “black” in Japanese?

How to say "black" in Japanese? Native speakers say "kuro" or "kuroi" to mean 'black' in Japanese. The first one is a noun; the second one is an adjective. In this blog post, I will explain these two words and how to use them through example sentences. My explanations would help Japanese learners to understand which …

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December 30, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Jibun has three different meanings in Japanese: “I”, “myself”, and “you”

What does "jibun" mean in Japanese? Jibun is a Japanese pronoun. Native speakers use it in three different ways: to say "I", to say "myself", and to say "you" in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this pronoun as it is sometimes used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain …

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December 26, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Shiro vs. Shiroi: which should we use to say “white” in Japanese?

How to say "white" in Japanese? Native speakers say "shiro" or "shiroi" to mean 'white' in Japanese. The first one is a noun; the second one is an adjective. In this blog post, I will explain these two words and how to use them through example sentences. My explanations would help Japanese learners to understand …

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December 14, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Gomen and Gomennasai: Japanese phrases for ‘sorry’, explained

What do "gomen" and "gomennasai" mean in Japanese? Native speakers use these two phrases often to mean 'sorry' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know these phrases as both are sometimes used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain them in detail together with their …

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December 3, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Ittekimasu: Japanese people use it to announce their departures

What does "ittekimasu" mean in Japanese? English doesn't have a perfect translation for this phrase, I think. Japanese people say "ittekimasu" to announce their departures when they leave their houses. So, this phrase is often translated into English as "I'm going", "I'm leaving", or even "see you later". Perhaps, …

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November 30, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Tadaima: does it really mean “I’m home” in Japanese?

What does "tadaima" mean in Japanese? A lot of Japanese learners understand that "tadaima" is the Japanese phrase for 'I'm home'. This understanding is correct. Native speakers often say "tadaima" to mean 'I'm home' in Japanese. Interestingly, however, it literally means 'just now' and does not contain any word …

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November 9, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Yoroshiku is the Japanese magic word asking for acceptance

What does "yoroshiku" mean in Japanese? "Yoroshiku" is a kind of magic word and cannot be perfectly translated into English. In reality, it is often translated as "treat me well", "be kind to me", "take care of me", or even "nice to meet you". Perhaps, the variety of the translations would be confusing to Japanese …

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October 24, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Arigato and Arigatou: Japanese phrases for appreciation

What do "arigato" and "arigatou" mean in Japanese? Honestly I didn't expect to get asked this, but native speakers often use these two phrases in the same way: to mean 'thank you' in Japanese. Probably, many Japanese learners know these phrases as both are often used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, …

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July 18, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Does hajimemashite really mean “nice to meet you” in Japanese?

What does "hajimemashite" mean in Japanese? A lot of Japanese learners understand "hajimemashite" as a Japanese greeting for 'nice to meet you'. Basically, this understanding is correct. Native speakers actually often use it to say 'nice to meet you' in Japanese. I think, however, that Japanese learners start to …

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