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The Best Advanced Japanese Lessons Online in 2024 (and Our Favorite Tips for Building Fluency) After several years in Japan, I figured, “Okay, I can speak enough Japanese to get around, follow conversations and make …
10 Funny Japanese Phrases and Proverbs for Everyday Situations If you’re trying to get the hang of Japanese, a proverb or two from Japan can help you pick up …
Best Resources to Learn Japanese in 2024: From Language Programs to Videos and Songs Do you want to learn Japanese but you don’t want to go to a traditional Japanese class? There are …
Weather in Japanese: 36 Useful Words for Describing Temperature, Seasons and More Weather makes a great ice-breaker—even in Japanese, where it’s called (tenki). Awkward silence? Mention the storm coming in.…