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Learn The Meaning Of “mottainai” In Japanese

July 24, 2020 by Nick Hoyt

There are many meanings associated with “mottainai” in Japanese that go far beyond the dictionary definition. Today I’d like to talk about both its basic meaning, as well as the larger significance that it carries into the culture of Japan. … Read more

Categories Culture Tags Vocabulary Leave a comment

What Does “Nintendo” Mean In Japanese? It Is Amazing!

June 29, 2020 by Nick Hoyt

There are a lot of Japanese companies that are well-known around the world such as Toyota, Yamaha, and of course Nintendo. I’ve been playing Nintendo games since I was just a kid and the other day I was wondering “What … Read more

Categories Culture Tags Video Games 2 Comments

What Is The Japanese Lucky Cat?

March 8, 2020 by Nick Hoyt

If you’re like me, you love the Japanese culture! You watch a lot of anime or perhaps some Japanese drama. You read a lot of manga and enjoy playing video games that are “made in Japan.” If what I’m saying … Read more

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What Does Shoujo Mean in Anime?

February 19, 2020February 10, 2020 by Nick Hoyt

If you watch a lot of Japanese anime, you may have heard a character used the word “shoujo” when speaking. Even if you’re more of a DUB fan, there’s still a chance you’ve come across this word before. But what … Read more

Categories Culture Tags Anime 4 Comments

What Does Shounen Mean In Anime?

February 9, 2020 by Nick Hoyt

My goal in today’s post is to ask and answer one simple question: What does shounen mean in anime? To that end, I’m going to be spending some time going over several different things so that I can tie them … Read more

Categories Culture Tags Anime 4 Comments
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