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Words Related to Sickness -DAILY NIHONGO-

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【風邪（かぜ）】”KAZE” Meaning: (common) cold Usage: 「風邪を治すには、睡眠が一番大切だと思う。」（かぜをなおすには、すいみんがいちばんたいせつだとおもう。）(Kaze o naosu niwa, suimin ga ichiban taisetsu dato omou.)”I think sleep is the most important thing to cure a cold.” Glossary: 【頭痛（ずつう）】”ZUTSŪ” Meaning: headache Usage: 「日本で一番有名な市販の頭痛薬はバファリンです。」（にほんでいちばんゆうめいなしはんのずつうやくはばふぁりんです。）(Nihon de ichiban yūmei na shihan no zutsū-yaku wa bafarin desu.)“The most famous over-the-counter headache medicine in Japan is Bufferin.” Glossary: 【咳（せき）】”SEKI” Meaning: cough …

How about Free Public Wi-Fi in Japan?

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“How about Public Wi-Fi in Japan?” – The short answer is “not that good”. Well, I’m not saying it sucks (some of you might think so…), but the connection is sometimes unstable, weak, or unavailable.We will introduce typical places where free public Wi-Fi is available in Japan, recommended Wi-Fi connection apps, and Wi-Fi connecting options …

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Words Related to Ramen -DAILY NIHONGO-

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【塩（しお）】”SHIO” Meaning: salt Usage: 「私のお気に入りはサッポロ一番塩ラーメンです。」（わたしのおきにいりはさっぽろいちばんしおらーめんです。）(Watashi no okini-iri wa sapporo-ichiban shio-rāmen desu.)”My favorite is Sapporo Ichiban Shio Ramen.” Glossary: 【味噌（みそ）】”MISO” Meaning: miso Usage: 「味噌は味噌汁だけでなく、炒め物の味付けにも使えます。」（みそはみそしるだけでなく、いためもののあじつけにもつかえます。）(Miso wa misoshiru dake de naku, itamemono no ajitsuke nimo tsukaemasu.)“Miso can be used not only for miso soup but also for seasoning stir-fries.” Glossary: 【醤油（しょうゆ）】”SHŌYU” Meaning: soy sauce Usage: 「九州に行くと甘辛い醤油が売られています。」（きゅうしゅうにいくとあまからいしょうゆがうられています。）(Kyūshū ni …

Exchange and Withdraw Cash in Japan

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Cash is still the mainstream payment in Japan. Chain stores such as ones in shopping malls generally accept credit cards and other cashless payment methods, while many private stores and cultural facilities only accept cash. We will introduce you where to exchange money and where to withdraw Japanese yen. It is a good idea to …

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Words Related to Sports -DAILY NIHONGO-

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【野球（やきゅう）】”YAKYŪ” Meaning: baseball Usage: 「野球は日本で一番人気のあるスポーツの一つだ。」（やきゅうはにほんでいちばんにんきのあるすぽーつのひとつだ。）(Yakyū wa nihon de ichiban ninki no aru supōtsu no hitotsu da.)”Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Japan.” Glossary: 【サッカー（さっかー）】”SAKKĀ” Meaning: soccer/football Usage: 「娘はサッカーを習い始めてから、友達がたくさんできた。」（むすめはさっかーをならいはじめてから、ともだちがたくさんできた。）(Musume wa sakkā o narai-hajimete kara, tomodachi ga takusan dekita.)“My daughter has made many friends since she started taking soccer lessons.” Glossary: 【バスケットボール（ばすけっとぼーる）】”BASUKETTO BŌRU” Meaning: …

What to Wear in Tokyo, Japan for All Seasons – Clothing Tips

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Japan is roughly divided into four seasons (spring, summer, autumn, and winter), plus a rainy season. The temperature, humidity, and difference in temperature between day and night change drastically in each season. This article covers what to wear for each season and what to pack when traveling to Tokyo. The farther north you go, such …

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