Author name: Haruka

Haruka is an editor and author of Japan Dictionary. She has lived, studied, worked, and traveled in many different countries. She uses her experience to share useful information about Japan with you.

[Translation Challenge] How Do You Translate “in October”?

This is an archive of the JD Translation Challenge, which we do regularly on JD’s Twitter. Why don’t you take the challenge too? We have also listed the answers from our followers and feedback from Japanese members, so check it out when you are done with your translation. Table of Contents Translation Challenge   “I …

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[VS-series] Japanese Ending Particles:「よ」vs「ね」vs「か」

Japanese word endings change depending on the situation or person to whom they are used, and they often express an attitude toward the listener. These are called「終助詞」”ending particles” because they are used at the end of sentences. Let’s take a look at three commonly used ending particles:「よ」, 「ね」, and 「か」. In this article, the casual …

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[Translation Challenge] How Do You Translate “To Be Home Late”?

This is an archive of the JD Translation Challenge, which we do regularly on JD’s Twitter. Why don’t you take the challenge too? We have also listed the answers from our followers and feedback from Japanese members, so check it out when you are done with your translation. Table of Contents Translation Challenge “My boss …

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