Japanese

Kevin Henrique · Jun 12, 2026

“More or less” in Japanese is “まあまあ” (mā mā).

Japanese words for “more or less” — from mā mā to taitei, with everyday examples.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2026

How to say "I pray for peace in Ukraine" in Japanese?

Simple Japanese phrases for peace and hope.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

Terms for Naughty and Spicy Conversations in Japanese

From Muchimuchi to Mankitsu: 10 Japanese words that turn up the heat

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2023

Japanese Adjectives in the Forms さ[-sa], そう[-sou] and め[-me]

The three adjective forms explained in a simple way.

Kevin Henrique · Nov 23, 2022

Hajime: how to really say 'beginning' in Japanese

hajime, hajimete, saisho, kaishi, sutaato: six different 'beginnings' and where each one fits

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2021

What is Detective Conan called in Japanese?

Detective Conan’s Japanese title.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2021

Eyes of Sanpaku: Superstition behind the Eye

What the Sanpaku gaze reveals about Japanese superstition, origin, and modern meaning.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2019

What does Yare Yare Daze mean?

Origin, word-by-word breakdown, and meaning of Jotaro's signature catchphrase from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Kevin Henrique · Nov 02, 2017

50 ways to say «Hi» and «Hello» in Japanese

Standard forms, casual variants, regional dialects and 47 Ohayou versions.

Kevin Henrique · Oct 26, 2017

Bad puns in Japanese – Dajare

Dajare, goroawase, and kotobaasobi: when the Japanese language plays with itself.

Kevin Henrique · Oct 22, 2017

Curiosities and quotes from Overwatch in Japanese

A linguistic tour of the Japanese text and voice lines of Overwatch.

Kevin Henrique · Sep 22, 2017

11 types of Japanese people you encounter in Japan

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Kanji Radicals: Bushu, Positions, and Variants

Why bushu make kanji easier to read and remember.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Studying kanji - 学 - Study, learn, science

Readings, structure, and example words for the kanji 学

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Everything about Japanese body language

Bow, smile and distance - what Japan's silent language reveals about respect, shyness and interest.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Translating song - The Game of Life (Hatsune Miku)

Full Japanese original, romaji, and English translation of Kemu's Vocaloid song.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Japanese course - Erin's Challenge

エリンが挑戦 – how the Japan Foundation helps beginners start Japanese with a free online course.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Vague Japanese: Does that mean yes or no?

Why Japanese is not vague – just more context-dependent than English speakers are used to.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Punctuation and special characters of the Japanese language

What 、 and 。 really mean — and why yakumono is more than just commas and periods.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

How to Use and Type Small Hiragana and Katakana

Learn how to type small っ, ゃゅょ, and ぁぃぅぇぉ in Japanese on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android, with clear examples for hiragana and...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Hatsune Miku - Unraveling this famous Vocaloid

How a virtual girl from a computer became a global pop phenomenon

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Animelon: Learn Japanese with Anime

How Animelon turns anime into a hands-on way to study Japanese, with interactive subtitles and a phrase box.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

How to Say "Everything" in Japanese: Zenbu, Subete, and 8 Related Words Explained

Ten Japanese words for "everything" — from 全て and 全部 to みんな, 丸ごと, and 全然

Kevin Henrique · Jan 16, 2016

Apps to learn Japanese on Android and iOS

The apps that actually fit into a daily Japanese study routine.