You ever have one of those moments where you confidently use a word in another language, only to find out later that no one actually says that? Yeah, that’s kind of the case with ninja in Japanese. If you’re here…
Ever wanted to impress your anime-loving friends by casually dropping the Japanese term for “Death God” in conversation? Or maybe you’re just here because you watched Bleach, heard “Shinigami,” and thought, Wait, what does that actually mean? Either way, you’re…
So, you want to talk about martial arts in Japanese? Maybe you’re a hardcore karateka (karate practitioner), an anime fan trying to impress your friends, or just someone who accidentally kicked a chair and now considers themselves a warrior of…
Japan is famous for many things—samurai, anime, bullet trains, robots, and that magical toilet that sings to you—but let’s talk about something even more important: all-you-can-eat feasts (a.k.a. tabehoudai, which literally means “eat as much as you want”). If you’re…
Have you ever found yourself deep in an anime binge, watching a character dramatically shout something about ancient gods and legendary beasts, and thought, “Wait… what’s the Japanese word for mythology?” No? Just me? Well, if you’re here, you’re at…
So, you’re diving into Japanese, huh? Maybe you’ve mastered a few basics—konnichiwa, arigatou, and that all-important sushi (because, priorities). But then you step into a Japanese restaurant, stare at the menu, and realize something horrifying: What’s the word for rice?…
Ever wondered why anime protagonists always have that one deep, thought-provoking line right before they power up and defeat the villain? Or why your favorite Japanese films seem to have quotes that hit you right in the soul? Well, my…
Ever wandered through the streets of Tokyo at night and noticed those mysterious buildings with neon hearts, suggestive silhouettes, or oddly discreet entrances? Yeah, those are love hotels—Japan’s very own brand of romantic rendezvous spots. If you’ve never stepped into…