TAXI!: Phrases for Hailing a Cab in Japanese
TAXI!: Phrases for Hailing a Cab in Japanese :Japan is known throughout the world for its punctual and reliable public transportation. However, there are times when you’re too busy to…
Continue readingI’m Sick!: Top 10 Japanese Phrases to Use at the Hospital
I’m Sick!: Top 10 Japanese Phrases to Use at the Hospital :When traveling or living in a foreign country, there is always the possibility of needing to go to the…
Continue reading5 Common English Words Used in Japanese Business
Did you know English words are used in Japanese business exchanges? Today, we’re going to look at the 5 most common. Japanese Romaji Meaning サラリーマン Salaryman A white-collared worker クレーム…
Continue readingMoshi-Moshi! – Part 2: 7 Useful Business Expressions When Talking on the Phone
Today, we have 7 useful Japanese business phrases for talking on the phone to aid in your study! Japanese Romaji Meaning もしもし Moshi-Moshi Hello! ～の～と申します ～ no ～ to moushimasu…
Continue readingUse and Meaning of Mottainai(もったいない)
Use and Meaning of Mottainai(もったいない)：Another good phrase you can throw into your Japanese conversation is “Mottainai” (もったいない). In this article, we’ll take a look at what it means, literally and…
Continue readingitterasshai, okaeri : What to Say When You Leave or Come Home
itterasshai, okaeri : What to Say When You Leave or Come Home : itterasshai ? Okaeri ? We’ve talked about a lot of phrases in other articles that are hard…
Continue readingSumimasen(すみません) Can Mean Thank You? – Japanese is All Context
Huh? The word for “Excuse me” or “I’m sorry” can mean “Thank you?” I don’t get it… You’ve probably noticed by now that there are certain words and phrases like…
Continue readingHow to Use “Bimyou” (微妙) Without Being Bimyou
How to Use “Bimyou” (微妙) Without Being Bimyou : Do you wanna learn some slang? Well, buckle up. Because today we’re going to talk about some slang, bimyou, that’s actually…
Continue readingRude Words to Avoid Using in Japan
In the society of Japan and its culture, being polite and respectful is very crucial. So when people use crude or rude words in Japan, especially verbally, it causes a…
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