Articles about Japanese Vocabulary

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

How to Say Hi and Hello in Japanese: Useful Greetings by Context

The best Japanese greeting depends on the time, relationship, setting, and type of conversation.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Neko: Cat in Japanese and Its Meaning in Japan

Learn what neko means, how to use related Japanese cat words, and why cats appear so often in Japan’s history and culture.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

Atarimae – How to Say “Obvious” in Japanese?

Six Japanese words that let you say “obvious” naturally in any situation.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Comparatives of equality in Japanese - ように and ような

Make equality comparisons in Japanese with ように and ような.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japanese School Supplies Vocabulary List

From enpitsu to fudebako: classroom words students actually use

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

What Does Yabai Mean? Japanese Slang for Good, Bad, and Extreme

How やばい flips between trouble and praise — and how to read the room

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Names of the planets in Japanese

Kanji meanings for every planet, the five elements behind the list, and space vocabulary you can actually use

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Feelings and Emotions in Japanese

A practical vocabulary list for emotions in Japanese, with example sentences and the fine line between similar “happy” words.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Kanji 会 (Kai): Meaning, Readings and Vocabulary

Meeting, gathering, and the compounds that keep reusing 会 in daily Japanese.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Homophones: Words with the Same Pronunciation

Same sound, different kanji — practical sets of Japanese homophones and how context picks the meaning.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

How to take a train in Japan

Tickets, IC cards, platforms and Japanese station phrases that actually help when you travel by train.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Body Parts: Vocabulary from Head to Toe

A practical Japanese body-parts list with kanji, kana, romaji, and English meanings.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

How to Say Goodbye in Japanese: Sayonara and Everyday Alternatives

Learn when to use sayonara, mata ne, ittekimasu, and workplace farewells in Japanese without sounding out of place.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Words for Rain: 16 Useful Terms and Nuances

A practical guide to Japanese rain vocabulary, seasonal expressions and rain sounds.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

What is the difference between Kudasai and Onegai?

Same English word, different jobs: when kudasai fits and when onegaishimasu is the better please.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Words for Tourists: Useful Travel Phrases

A practical tourist toolkit: words and short sentences for the moments when gestures alone are not enough.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Swear Words and Insults: Meaning, Tone and Context

What baka, aho, kuso and other rough expressions mean—and why context matters more than a literal translation.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Medical Vocabulary for Clinics, Symptoms and Care

A practical list of Japanese medical vocabulary for symptoms, hospital visits, body parts, departments, and treatment terms.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

Japanese Directions: Cardinal Points, Location Words, and Useful Phrases

A practical guide to cardinal directions, map vocabulary, and everyday phrases for asking or giving directions in Japanese.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

The First 80 Kanji Taught in Japanese Elementary School

A practical guide to the first-grade kyōiku kanji, with the official list, simple meanings, and realistic ways to study them.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2014

What Does Doko Mean in Japanese? どこ Explained with Examples

A practical guide to どこ, with natural example sentences, particle differences and common expressions you will actually hear.