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Japanese Words That are Originated from Portuguese
As a Japanese person, it is interesting for me to find English words that were adopted from Japanes…
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A photo of white TOYOTA COROLLA 1966 at TOYOTA MUSEUM
How Do You Say Car Parts in Japanese? Lists for Japanese Language Learners
I compiled lists of Japanese words about car parts and related matters for Japanese learners who ar…
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日本語のオノマトペを表したイラスト
Benefits of Learning Japanese Onomatopoeia
I wrote about the basics of Japanese onomatopoeia in this article. If you have not read it yet, ple…
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Basics of Japanese Onomatopoeia for Japanese Learners
What would you imagine if you hear the sound “boo”? If you grew up in an English-speaking country, …
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イガグリのイラスト by Nippon-gurashi
What is Maron? It is Both a Dessert and a Character’s Name in Japan
I have mentioned what gairaigo is in my previous article “What is the most popular dessert sold at …
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What is the Most Popular Dessert Sold at Convenience Stores in Japan? It’s Shū kurīmu!
What is shū kurīmu in the first place? If you like to watch anime and know “Mashle” *¹, you might h…
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耳の穴のイラスト
Why is It Called Ear “Wax”?
This topic might make you feel uncomfortable, so please read the rest of this page only if you are …
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3種の飲み比べ
Japanese People Like Foam in a Glass of Beer
TV commercials of alcoholic beverages are forbidden in some countries, but there is no regulation a…
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Is the Japanese Word, ‘Mahoutsukai’, for a Wizard or Sorcerer?
I’m not sure if it is only in Japan, but most people here can recognize the costume with a blue wiz…
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