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Kanji for person

The kanji character, “人”, can work to add the meaning of ‘person’ in Japanese. This works either alone or together with other characters. This tag page shows all the words on this blog which contain this kanji character.

July 20, 2023 By Masaki Mori

Ningyo is the Japanese word for ‘mermaid’, explained

What does "ningyo" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "ningyo" often to mean 'mermaid' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese movies, 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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May 31, 2023 By Masaki Mori

Shinjin is the Japanese word for ‘newbie’, explained

What does "shinjin" mean in Japanese? There are some homophones, but native speakers say "shinjin" often to mean a 'newbie' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese movies, novels, manga, anime, and the like. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word …

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April 26, 2023 By Masaki Mori

Bijin is the Japanese word for ‘beautiful woman’, explained

What does "bijin" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "bijin" to mean 'beautiful woman' 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 …

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April 23, 2023 By Masaki Mori

Kobito is the Japanese word for ‘dwarf’, explained

What does "kobito" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "kobito" often to mean 'dwarf' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese movies, video games, novels, manga, anime, and the like. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word in detail based on its …

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February 14, 2023 By Masaki Mori

Majin is the Japanese word for ‘evil spirit’, explained

What does "majin" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "majin" often to mean 'evil spirit' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese movies, novels, manga, anime, and the like. In this blog post, however, I will explain this word in detail together with its …

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February 8, 2023 By Masaki Mori

Gaijin and Gaikokujin: Japanese nouns for ‘foreigner’

What do "gaijin" and "gaikokujin" mean in Japanese? Native speakers use these two words often in the same way: to mean 'foreigner' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know these words as they are sometimes used in Japanese conversations. In this blog post, however, I will explain both in detail together …

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June 28, 2022 By Masaki Mori

Ningen is the Japanese word for ‘human’, explained

What does "ningen" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "ningen" often to mean 'human' in Japanese. Perhaps, some Japanese learners know this word as it is sometimes used in Japanese movies, 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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December 6, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Futari is the Japanese word for ‘two people’, explained

What does "futari" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "futari" to mean 'two people' 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 how to …

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November 3, 2021 By Masaki Mori

Jinsei is the Japanese word for “someone’s life”, explained

What does "jinsei" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "jinsei" to mean 'someone's life' 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 …

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November 5, 2020 By Masaki Mori

Hitori has two different kanji expressions in Japanese, explained

What does "hitori" mean in Japanese? Native speakers say "hitori" to mean 'one person' or 'alone' in Japanese. Its meaning can vary depending on the kanji expression used. In this blog post, therefore, I will explain this word together with its two different kanji expressions. And also, I will explain how to use it …

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