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The 5 Elements in Japanese: What They Mean and Where to Find Them

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“You’re rooted, Brandon.”

A friend from Switzerland told me this one day. She was telling me how I reminded her …

By Ilija Božić

Days of the Week in Japanese: Beyond Time and into Space

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Do you like mythology?

Love etymology?

Are you fascinated by astronomy?

Or perhaps, all of the above?

If you answered …

By Anna Maria

Shadowing Japanese: Super Resources to Get You Shadowing Better Than a Parrot

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Parroting is just another word for shadowing, which is basically the natural way humans acquire language.

Think about how …

By Anna Maria

A for Effort! 7 Fun Japanese Quizzes to Skyrocket Your Skills

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Remember when you were a kid in school and the teacher would announce, “Quiz tomorrow!”

You felt your stomach drop, …

By erroldejesus

It Is, I Am and More: Solving the Mystery of the Meaning of Desu

desu meaning

Have you ever found yourself struggling to end your sentences with a bang?

Like a “bang” that screams “I’m a …

By erroldejesus

Say Thank You Like You Mean It! 20 Phrases for Saying Thank You in Japanese

thank you in japanese

If you’ve ever been stuck on the crowded trains of Tokyo, you know the relief of being offered a seat …

By erroldejesus

The Ultimate Kanji Flashcards to Kick Your Kanji Up a Notch

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Unlike written English, which uses a mere 24 letters, kanji is made up of 2,000 commonly used characters.

As …

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