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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.

Words Related to Traffic -DAILY NIHONGO-

Japanese Language, Vocabulary / 2024-04-17 / ,

【道 / 道路（みち / どうろ）】”MICHI / DŌRO” Meaning:  road Usage:  「道に迷いました。」（みちにまよいました。）(Michi ni mayoimashita.)”I’m lost.” Glossary: 【信号(機)（しんごう[き]）】”SHINGŌ(KI)” Meaning: traffic light Usage: 「信号が青になってから渡りましょう。」（しんごうがあおになってからわたりましょう。）(Shingō ga ao ni natte kara watarimashō.)“Cross the street after the light turns green.” Glossary: 【横断歩道（おうだんほどう）】”ŌDANHODŌ” Meaning: crosswalk Usage: 「横断歩道の反対側にポストがあります。」（おうだんほどうのはんたいがわにぽすとがあります。）(Ōdanhodō no hantaigawa ni posuto ga arimasu.)“There is a post at the other end of the …

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Kit Kat in Japan

Food / 2023-01-26 / ,

Kit Kat is a chocolate confection that has been loved worldwide for over 80 years. You may have heard the tagline “Have a break, have a kit kat” before. Many types of Kit Kat are sold in Japan, not just the original Kit Kat sold worldwide. Let’s deep dive into the Japanese Kit Kat world! …

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Words Related to Tableware -DAILY NIHONGO-

Japanese Language, Vocabulary / 2024-04-17 /

【お箸（おはし）】”OHASHI” Meaning:  chopsticks Usage:  「ポテトチップスはお箸で食べると手が油まみれにならなくていいですよ。」（ぽてとちっぷすはおはしでたべるとてがあぶらまみれにならなくていいですよ。）(Potetochippusu wa ohashi de taberuto te ga aburamamire ni naranakute īdesuyo.)” You can eat potato chips with chopsticks so your hands don’t get greasy.” Glossary: 【スプーン（すぷーん）】”SUPŪN” Meaning: spoon Usage: 「スプーンとフォークが合体した、ラーメンを食べるための道具があります。」（すぷーんとふぉーくががったいした、らーめんをたべるためのどうぐがあります。）(Supūn to fōku ga gattai shita, rāmen o taberutame no dōgu ga arimasu.)“There is a tool for eating ramen that is a …

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Accommodations | Stay at Quaint Guest House “Village Kiramachi” in Kyoto

Kansai, Sightseeing / 2023-03-06 / , ,

Have you ever heard “Machiya (町家)” in Kyoto? Machiya are old houses that were mainly inhabited by people engaged in commerce and manufacturing. In those days, the houses were lined up closely together. There are still many of them left in Kyoto. Nowadays, old machiya are being renovated and used as restaurants and guest houses. …

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For Muslims | Japanese Phrases to Avoid Pork

For Muslims, Japanese Language / 2023-03-06 / , ,

Hasan, a Muslim who has lived in Japan for over 15 years, taught us some Japanese phrases to help you avoid pork.You can read his interview article from the link below:An Interview with Hasan about Being Muslim and Food Situation in Japan  Key Phrases 「豚」(ぶた)(buta)“pork” *It is very important to memorize the kanji. Before you …

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