Ever walked into a café and had someone greet you with, “Okaerinasaimase, Goshujin-sama!” (“Welcome home, Master!”) while doing a little heart pose with their hands? No? Well, clearly, you haven’t been to a maid café in Japan yet. If you’ve…
Ever been in a Japanese restaurant, staring at a menu, completely baffled by all the exotic words? You spot something that looks like a bubbling pot of goodness on the next table, but when you try to order it, the…
Let’s be honest—if you’re learning Japanese, your priorities probably include food, travel, and, most importantly, caffeine. You don’t want to find yourself in Tokyo, jet-lagged and desperate for a latte, only to realize you have no idea how to say…
Have you ever found yourself sitting in a fancy Japanese restaurant, scanning the menu, and wondering: What on earth do I order first? Do I just point at something and hope it’s not a raw sea urchin surprise? Should I…
Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re absolutely sure you know something, only to find out—plot twist!—it’s not that simple? That’s exactly what happened when I first tried to say rice bowl in Japanese. I thought, Okay,…
Have you ever found yourself staring at a gorgeous red flower, wondering how you’d describe it in Japanese? No? Just me? Well, humor me for a second. Maybe you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to impress the locals…
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to say we in Japanese, only to realize that it’s not as straightforward as you thought? Maybe you were trying to say We love ramen! (because, let’s be honest,…
Ah, manga. The glorious world of spiky-haired protagonists, over-the-top fight scenes, and heartwarming slice-of-life moments that make you question your own existence. Whether you’re learning Japanese or just want the authentic experience (because real fans read in Japanese, right?), you’ve…