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

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.

Atarimae – How to Say “Obvious” in Japanese?

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

Atarimae – How to Say “Obvious” in Japanese?

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

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

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.

Hiragana Typing Challenge

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2020

Hiragana Typing Challenge

The gojūon under pressure — from Novice to Impossible mode.

Talking about Animes in Japanese

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Talking about Animes in Japanese

Japanese phrases, vocabulary, and genres to keep any anime conversation flowing.

Hatsune Miku - Suicide Song

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Hatsune Miku - Suicide Song

An ironic Vocaloid song about three failed suicide attempts - with the complete Japanese lyrics, romaji and English translation.

Studying kanji - 学 - Study, learn, science

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Studying kanji - 学 - Study, learn, science

Readings, structure, and example words for the kanji 学

Japanese course - Erin's Challenge

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.

Vague Japanese: Does that mean yes or no?

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.

Punctuation and special characters of the Japanese language

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.

How to Disguise and Pretend to Be Fluent in Japanese

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

How to Disguise and Pretend to Be Fluent in Japanese

Aizuchi, polite dodging, and the gap between textbook Japanese and real talk

Japanese or English? Which should you learn — and which is harder?

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Japanese or English? Which should you learn — and which is harder?

The useful-language lecture misses the point

List of kanji taught in Japanese schools, in the order students learn them

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

List of kanji taught in Japanese schools, in the order students learn them

Year-by-year characters from Japanese elementary school, then the rest of regular-use kanji.

Apps to learn Japanese on Android and iOS

Kevin Henrique · Jan 16, 2016

Apps to learn Japanese on Android and iOS

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

Bad Apple!! – Lyrics, meaning and song breakdown (Touhou)

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Bad Apple!! – Lyrics, meaning and song breakdown (Touhou)

Japanese lyrics, romaji and English breakdown of Bad Apple!! — from Lotus Land Story to nomico and the shadow PV.

Bikago: Why Japanese Adds お and ご Before Some Words

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Bikago: Why Japanese Adds お and ご Before Some Words

The small prefixes お and ご polish everyday Japanese — and sometimes change the word completely.

How to learn Japanese with manga

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How to learn Japanese with manga

Level, furigana, tools, and realistic tips for manga reading practice

ために (tame ni): Purpose, Benefit, and Cause in Japanese

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

ために (tame ni): Purpose, Benefit, and Cause in Japanese

Purpose, benefit, and “because of” with ために — plus ための and a quick contrast with ように

Comparatives of equality in Japanese - ように and ような

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.

YouTube Vocabulary in Japanese

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

YouTube Vocabulary in Japanese

Read the Japanese YouTube interface: Home, Settings and Video words with Hepburn romaji and example sentences.

Translating Songs - Ichiban no Takaramono

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Translating Songs - Ichiban no Takaramono

A quiet hymn about loneliness, perseverance, and the warmth of precious memories.

Is it difficult to learn the Japanese language?

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Is it difficult to learn the Japanese language?

Why Japanese is simpler in grammar and verbs than its reputation suggests - and where the real challenges actually sit.

Why are there no spaces in Japanese? When to use them?

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Why are there no spaces in Japanese? When to use them?

How Japanese readers find word boundaries without spaces — and where spaces still sneak in.

How to Read Japanese: Pronunciation Rules That Actually Change Meaning

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

How to Read Japanese: Pronunciation Rules That Actually Change Meaning

Mora beats, long vowels, sokuon っ, and pitch—basic reading rules that change meaning