Have you ever heard of a supermarket called “Gyomu Super”? (Pronunciation: GYŌMU SŪPĀ)It is a major supermarket with at least one store in every prefecture in Japan (more than 900 stores nationwide). “Gyomu” means “wholesale for professionals,” and when it was first established in 2000, people in the restaurant industry often used this supermarket, but …
【市役所（しやくしょ）】”SHIYAKU-SHO” Meaning: city office/city hall Usage: 「引っ越しをしたら、まず市役所に行って転入手続きをしてください。」（ひっこしをしたら、まずしやくしょにいっててんにゅうてつづきをしてください。）(Hikkoshi o shitara, mazu shiyakusho ni itte ten-nyū-tetsudsuki o shite-kudasai.)”When you move (to a new city), first of all, you need to go to the city office to complete the moving-in procedures.” Glossary: 【学校（がっこう）】”GAKKŌ” Meaning: school Usage: 「この町には学校が多くて、治安も良いですよ。」（このまちにはがっこうがおおくて、ちあんもいいですよ。）(Kono machi niwa gakkō ga ōkute, chian mo ī-desuyo.)“There are many schools …
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In Japanese, there are verbs with the sound 「みる」(“miru”), and the meaning changes depending on the kanji used for it. Even Japanese elementary school students often make mistakes in using these kanji properly. This article introduces the four most commonly used kanji for the verb “miru”. Table of Contents 見る : to see; to …
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【上（うえ）】”UE” Meaning: up Usage: 「上の階の人の足音が気になって眠れない。」（うえのかいのひとのあしおとがきになってねむれない。）(Ue no kai no hito no ashioto ga ki-ni-natte nemurenai.)”I can’t sleep because I’m disturbed by the footsteps of the people upstairs.” Glossary: 【下（した）】”SHITA” Meaning: down Usage: 「オフィスの下にコンビニがあるので、とても便利です。」（おふぃすのしたにこんびにがあるので、とてもべんりです。）(Ofisu no shita ni konbini ga aru-node, totemo benri-desu.)“There is a convenience store on the first floor of the office building, so it is …
In Japan, we have a custom of giving money as a gift to celebrate happy events such as weddings and childbirth. (This is called “goshugi.”) This is especially important when attending wedding ceremonies, as you must bring it with you on the day of the event. This article introduces some of the celebrations and the …
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