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musuko-vs-kodomo
Japanese has many specific words for family members — and two that confuse English speakers are 息子 (musuko) and 子供 (kodomo). Both relate to children, but they are not interchangeable. Using the wrong one in conversation can create aw... -
わざわざ: Going Out of Your Way in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningわざわざwazawazaGoing out of one’s way / specially / deliberately (often for someone else)わざとwazatoOn purpose / deliberately (for own reasons)せっかくsekkakuSince you’ve gone to the trouble / making... -
#779 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N2-N3)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N2-N3】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“毒” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"毒" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 毒: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 気 / kinodoku (JLPT-3) pitiful, unfortunate, p... -
#778 Today’s Japanese Question Grammar(N4-N5)
【Today's Japanese Question Grammar N4-N5】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if you ... -
“殿” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"殿" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 殿: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 宮殿 / kyuuden (JLPT-1) palace, 宫, 宮, 궁전, ... -
#777 Today’s Japanese Question Vocabulary(N1-N2)
【Today's Japanese Question Vocabulary N1-N2】 Here is a question that is going to be posted every day. You will get your results after you answer this question. Some of the questions are easier, some are more difficult. Don’t worry if y... -
“歴” Kanji Course (JLPT-2)
【"歴" Kanji Course (JLPT-2)】 Learn the JLPT N2 kanji 歴: its readings, core vocabulary, video lesson, writing practice, and example sentences in past, present, and future forms. Vocabulary 歴史 / rekishi (JLPT-4) history, 历史, 歷史, ... -
shikato-vs-muri
Two Japanese words that both relate to ignoring or dismissing something are シカト (shikato) and 無視 (mushi). But they are not the same — and using シカト in the wrong situation can sound very strange. This guide explains the real diffe... -
汚い言葉: Japanese Swear Words and Rude Expressions Explained
JapaneseReadingMeaning / StrengthくそkusoDamn / crap (mild-strong)うるさいurusaiShut up! / You’re annoying! (mild)バカbakaIdiot / fool (very common)アホahoIdiot (Kansai dialect, softer in West Japan)死ねshineDrop dead / go die (ver...
