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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 Hand -DAILY NIHONGO-

【手(て)】”TE” Meaning:  hand Usage:  「右手でお箸を、左手でお茶碗を持って。」(みぎてでおはしを、ひだりてでおちゃわんをもって。)(Migite de ohashi o, hidarite de ochawan o motte.)”Hold the chopsticks with your right hand and the (rice) bowl with your left.” Glossary: 【親指(おやゆび)】”OYAYUBI” Meaning: thumb Usage: 「準備が出来たら、親指を立てて合図して!」(じゅんびができたら、おやゆびをたててあいずして!)(Jumbi ga dekitara, oyayubi o tatete aizu shite!)“When you’re ready, give me the thumbs up signal!” Glossary: 【人差し指(ひとさしゆび)】”HITOSASHIYUBI” Meaning: index finger Usage: 「日本でも親指と人差し指でハートを作るポーズが流行ってるよ。」(にほんでもおやゆびとひとさしゆびではーとをつくるぽーずがはやってるよ。)(Nihon demo …

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1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 2

This article continues from “1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 1”. If you haven’t read it, go ahead and read that one first. Restaurants and Snacks Fujiya “Pekochan-yaki” (不二家 ペコちゃん焼き) The only store in Japan where you can buy cute Pekochan-yaki. There are always about ten different flavors available, and some are limited-time only—examples of flavors: …

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1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 1

Kagurazaka is a popular town for grownups. Although it is located in the middle of Tokyo, it has a calm atmosphere and retains aspects of the Edo period (1603-1868). Kagurazaka Model Course 10:00 Iidabashi Station  Let’s start from Iidabashi station. (JR Chūō–Sōbu Line “Yellow”, Tokyo Metro [Tozai Line “Sky blue”, Yurakucho Line “Gold”, Namboku Line …

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Words Related to Birthday -DAILY NIHONGO-

【誕生日(たんじょうび)】”TANJŌBI” Meaning:  birthday Usage:  「誕生日には何が欲しい?」(たんじょうびにはなにがほしい?)(Tanjōbi niwa naniga hoshī?)“What do you want for your birthday?” Glossary: 【プレゼント(ぷれぜんと)】”PUREZENTO” Meaning: present Usage: 「さくらは誕生日プレゼントに新しい自転車をもらったらしいよ。」(さくらはたんじょうびぷれぜんとにあたらしいじてんしゃをもらったらしいよ。)(Sakura wa tanjōbi purezento ni atarashī jitensha wo moratta rashīyo.)“I heard Sakura got a new bike as a birthday present.” Glossary: 【ケーキ(けーき)】”KĒKI” Meaning: cake Usage: 「日本で一番人気のケーキはショートケーキだ。」(にほんでいちばんにんきのけーきはしょーとけーきだ。)(Nihon de ichiban ninki no kēki wa shōtokēki da.)“Shortcakes* are the …

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1-Day Trip to Kamakura

Kamakura is a historical and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kanagawa Prefecture. On holidays, it attracts many tourists from Japan and abroad. The area is a perfect combination of historic streets and modern stores. Today, we are going to introduce our recommended 1-day trip model course. Model Course 10:30 Kamakura Station Let’s …

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Tokyo Halal Restaurant in Jūjō, Tokyo

Tokyo Halal Restaurant in Jūjō, Tokyo  Tokyo Halal Restaurant is a restaurant located right in front of the south exit of Jūjō Station, Tokyo. The Bangladeshi owner of this restaurant opened it in March 2021, hoping that people would enjoy the halal food, regardless of whether they are Muslim or non-Muslim. Clean, comfortable, and relaxing …

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