Japan's flag, also known as the Nisshōki or "sun-mark flag," is a simple yet striking symbol that has come to represent the country's unique culture, history, and spirit. The flag features a white rectangular field with a red circle at its center, representing the sun. It is a powerful emblem that has played an important […]
Now that the Tokyo Olympics games are over, it will be difficult for us to forget about its iconic Torii gates or arches. In fact, they appear in many pins and souvenirs that have remained from the most atypical Olympic games in history. However, there is nothing unusual about Torii gates in Japanese history, religion, […]
As a good student who wants to make a good impression on other people, it is very important that you master the different ways to say "thank you" in Japanese. Given that courtesy and etiquette are very important in Japanese culture, this is not a minor detail. You may already know the expression Arigato (ありがとう) which […]
How do you say "goodbye" in Japanese? Most Japanese books teach the word Sayonara (さようなら). Is that the one you know? In that case, I have good and bad news for you. The good news is that sayonara is indeed the Japanese equivalent of "goodbye." The bad news is that in Japana almost no one uses it. […]
Would you like to know how to say "hello" in Japanese? In this post we’ll learn basic greetings in Japanese, like konnichiwa, ohayō, konbanwa, and a fun fact: how to say “hello” over the phone. Japanese is a very contextual language. That is, depending on who you are talking to, you will have to choose one […]
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