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What do "sayonara" and "sayounara" mean in Japanese? Native speakers often use these two phrases in the same way: to mean 'goodbye' in Japanese. Probably, many Japanese learners know these phrases well as they are quite often used in Japanese textbooks. In this blog post, however, I will explain both in detail based …
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What does "motto" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "motto" to mean 'more', 'further', or such in Japanese. In this blog post, I will explain the definition and meanings of this word. And also, I will explain how to use it through example sentences. My explanations would help Japanese learners to understand …
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What does "kisetsu" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "kisetsu" to mean 'season' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word in detail based on its kanji expression. And also, I will explain …
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What does "zettai" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "zettai" often to mean 'absolutely' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain it in detail based on its kanji expression. And also, I will explain …
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What does "egao" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "egao" often to mean 'smile' 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 will explain this word in detail based on its kanji …
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What does "renshuu" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "renshuu" often to mean 'practice' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese textbooks. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word in detail based on its kanji expression. And also, I will …
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What does "yami" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "yami" to mean 'darkness' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese movies, video games, manga, anime, and the like. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word in detail based on its kanji …
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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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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 movies, songs, manga, anime, and the like. Native speakers say "mahou" normally to mean 'magic' in Japanese. In this blog …
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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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