There are a lot of body part names when it comes to humans. Some of the most useful ones have to do with the ten digits attached to our hands. Today we’re going to talk about fingers in Japanese and … Read more
The most enjoyable conversations are the ones where you really connect with the other person and you have an easy back and forth. One of the best ways to create this pleasant environment is to show agreement with what the … Read more
If you are ever visiting Japan and run into a situation where you need some help from the locals, it helps to know how to ask them the right questions. Perhaps the most critical phrase that you learn how to … Read more
There are few words more common and useful than よかった when speaking or listening to Japanese. What does yokatta mean? I’m going to answer this exact question in the sections below. The secret to understanding this word is knowing that … Read more
If you’re like me, you watch a lot of anime and Japanese dramas. Sometimes there are words and phrases that the characters use so often that you learn them without even really trying. I wanted to go over one of … Read more