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Cancel your plans and grab some snacks because Alice in Borderland Season 3 drops tomorrow. The new season teases the much-awaited Joker card, which makes today the perfect chance to binge the first two seasons and catch up on the games, the shocking deaths, and the characters we have been

When you’re doing your jikoshoukai (自己紹介) or self-introduction in Japanese, talking about your hobbies is practically unavoidable. People will naturally ask about your 趣味 (shumi) or hobbies in Japanese when you meet new classmates, join language exchanges, or start a new job. In this post, you will learn the

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

If you've ever been to a nijikai (二次会) in Japan, you know karaoke is where the real fun begins. Your coworkers grab the songbook, flip through pages of familiar hits, and suddenly everyone’s looking at you expectantly. Those moments made my stomach drop when I first arrived

Imagine a magical festival dedicated to a legendary love tale of star-crossed lovers. The streets are bursting with vibrant decorations, lively parades, and delicious food. During this festival, people write their wishes on colorful paper strips and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping for their dreams to come true. Yes,

The Japanese language, known as Nihongo (日本語), is deeply tied to Japan’s unique culture, history, and national identity. It is spoken by over 125 million people, making it one of the most widely spoken languages in Asia. But is it only spoken in Japan? What about other countries that

If you've been studying Japanese for a while, you've probably encountered the particle も (mo) countless times. Most learners know it means "also" or "too," but that's just scratching the surface. The も(mo) particle is one of the most

Japanese words can sound polite and formal in textbooks, but real conversations are a whole different story. If you’ve ever watched a Japanese show or listened to native speakers, you’ve probably noticed slang flying around that never shows up in your lessons. These casual expressions are the heart

Japanese words are much easier to remember when you slot them into clear sentence patterns. Instead of juggling isolated vocabulary and abstract grammar rules, you can learn structures that show up in almost every conversation. Mastering a handful of templates lets you quickly drop new words into place and speak