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41 Important Japanese Honorifics and How to Use Them

Japanese honorifics are a complex system of addressing other people, much like the “Mr./Sir” and “Ms./Madame” in English. And just …

When it comes to language learning, grammar might seem like a kind of super weapon. Well, let me tell you …

Overflowing with confidence, you roam the streets of Japan ready for your first meaningful interaction with a native speaker. …

Japanese literature is full of classics. However, due to the complexity of the language, the Western world is mostly …

Ever heard of omiyage? The literal translation of — omiyage —（おみやげ) is “local product” and is usually translated as …