June 2023
Learn Japanese Vocabulary Quickly: How Are “Shikata (ga) Nai” and “Shou ga Nai” Used In A Conversation?
Author: Mizuki Ichihira If you've ever watched a Japanese anime or movie or have visited Japan, you've probably come across phrases like "shou ga nai naa!" or "shikata nai." These expressions have become quite famous and are worth exploring to learn Japanese more comprehensively. "Shou ga nai naa!" and "shikata nai" convey a similar meaning, […]
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Introduction | Nihongo Sprit Series [日本語道]: Japanese Mythology
Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa Prologue : Japanese Mythology In Japanese mythology, there is a story of the creation of a land called "Kuni-Umi"(the birth of the country). It is also called the "Kuni-umi-Shinwa" myth. The "Kuni-Umi" was commanded by the "Kotoamatsu-gami (Kotoamatsu-gods)," special deities responsible for creating all things, to a couple, "Izanagi and Izanami." 日本神話には「国生み（くにうみ）」という国土創世の物語があります。「国生み神話」ともいいます。 […]
Yoki [New Expression and Buzzword]
Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. よきgood Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 好ましい このましい favourable 「よき」は元々「好ましいこと」を意味する言葉です。"Yoki" (good) is a word that originally means "favorable" in Japanese. 古語 こご archaic word 「よき」は古語です。"Yoki" […]
Compassionate Language that Avoids Conflict | Nihongo Spirit [日本語道] Series #5
Nihongo Sprit Series : Japanese Mythology Prologue Warming up Audio Keywords Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 言葉 ことば Language 言葉には、それを語る人の心が反映されます。Words reflect the speaker's heart. 思いやり おもいやり Consideration 日本語は「自然との共存」をよしとする思想から生まれました。日本語は「思いやりの言語」と言えるでしょう。Japanese language is born from the philosophy of coexistence with nature. It can be called a "language of consideration." お疲れ様 おつかれさま Good job […]
Jiwaru [New Expression and Buzzword]
Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. じわるTo get funnier and funnier Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 面白さ おもしろさ fun 「じわる」は面白さを表現する言葉の一つです。"Jiwaru" (To get funnier and funnier) is one of the words used to […]