Ever found yourself wishing English had words for super-specific, oddly satisfying things? Well, my friend, Japanese has got you covered. With its rich history, poetic nuance, and a flair for the aesthetically pleasing, the Japanese language is packed with words…
Let’s be honest. If you clicked on this, chances are you’re either a hardcore Jujutsu Kaisen fan, a Japanese language learner with an unusual curiosity, or someone who just wants to sound cool when yelling anime moves in public. (No…
Have you ever found yourself wanting to wish someone good luck in Japanese, only to realize you have no idea what to say? Maybe you just shouted “Sayonara!” (which, by the way, does not mean good luck) and hoped for…
So, you’re thinking about Japanese unisex names? Maybe you’re expecting a baby and want a name that works for any gender. Maybe you’re diving into anime and want a cool alias for your online persona. Or maybe—just maybe—you’re just here…
Ever tried learning a new language and thought, “This is going great!”—only to stumble upon a tiny yet ridiculously complex topic that shatters your confidence? Yep, that’s colors in Japanese for you! At first glance, it seems easy. But then,…
If you’ve ever traveled to Japan, you know that navigating its streets can feel like you’re playing the world’s most elaborate escape room—except instead of clues, you get kanji signs you can’t read and an old lady pointing in three…
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to communicate but words just weren’t cutting it? Maybe you were trying to order food in a foreign country by wildly pointing at a menu, or perhaps you were…
Have you ever been deep in thought—maybe staring at your ceiling at 2 AM—wondering: “What do they call Charizard in Japan?” No? Just me? Okay, well, humor me for a second. You know Charizard—the big, fire-breathing, winged lizard from Pokémon…