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By Masaki Mori
What does "itsumo" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "itsumo" to mean 'always', 'every time', or such in Japanese. This word is very useful when we want to mention a habit or custom in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain its definition and meanings with its grammatical background. And also, I will …
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By Masaki Mori
What does "mahou" mean in Japanese? "Mahou" is not commonly used in Japanese conversations. Interestingly, however, many Japanese learners know this word as it is very often used in Japanese manga, anime, songs, and the like. Native speakers say "mahou" to mean 'magic' or 'sorcery' in Japanese. In addition, they …
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By Masaki Mori
What does "youkoso" mean in Japanese? Japanese people say "youkoso" when they welcome guests politely. So, it means more or less 'welcome' in Japanese. Its usage and meaning are very simple and clear, I think. In this blog post, however, I will explain this phrase in detail based on its components. And also, I will …
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By Masaki Mori
What does "musume" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "musume" to mean 'daughter' or 'young woman' in Japanese. Very simple, I think. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word in detail based on its kanji components. And also, I will explain how to use it through example sentences. My explanations …
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By Masaki Mori
What does "takusan" mean in Japanese? Grammatically "takusan" is not an adverb, but native speakers normally use it as an adverb of degree to mean 'many', 'much', or such in Japanese. Basically, they write it in hiragana, but in this blog post I will explain it in detail based on its kanji expression. And also, I …
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