Japanese

When learning basic Japanese words, you might focus on greetings, simple questions, and polite phrases. But once you start watching anime or interacting with native speakers, you’ll quickly realize that textbook basics aren’t enough. Real Japanese actually relies heavily on context, tone, and expressions that carry meaning far

Ever noticed how some Japanese words and phrases capture feelings that English just... can't? You know that specific exhaustion after a long day of Zoom calls, or the way sunlight filters through leaves? Japanese has words for those exact moments, and once you learn them, you'll

Ever notice Japanese words in anime that sound oddly like English? That’s no coincidence. When characters say things like "スマホ" (sumaho) for smartphone or "コンビニ" (konbini) for convenience store, they’re using Japanese English words—loanwords adapted from English into Japanese. These moments are fun

Most people assume they'll get by with English in Japan, but here's the reality: fewer than 30% of Japanese people speak English at any level. With less than 8% speaking it fluently, knowing how to say thank you in Japanese or ask where the bathroom is

The martial arts world just got a major boost with the release of Karate Kid: Legends (2025), and honestly? It's the perfect time to get inspired to learn Japanese. So in this post, let's boost your Japanese with these key karate terms you'll hear

While linguists argue about the longest word in the world, I learned something more useful in a Tokyo classroom: real Japanese curse words. Yes, swearing exists in this Asian language, and if you’ve ever watched anime or lived in Japan, you’ve heard these spicy Japanese words before. In

Struggling with Japanese verb conjugation? You’re not alone— many language learners find it tricgky to get verbs just right. But, knowing the rules and how it works will help you a lot to correctly speak in that language. Although grammar isn't the only thing to learn from

Ready to turn your love for horror into a Japanese learning adventure? The critically acclaimed film Exit 8 (appearing at Cannes Film Festival 2025) offers the perfect opportunity to pick up some spine-tingling Japanese vocabulary while enjoying a thrilling psychological experience. Instead of turning away from the darkness, let'

Have you ever felt like life keeps knocking you down? In Japan, there's a powerful saying that reminds us to never give up: "七転び八起き (Nanakorobi yaoki)"—which means “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” It’s a simple phrase, but it speaks volumes about resilience