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Japanese Sentence Structure: Do’s, Don’t’s, and Other Helpful Tips

The rules governing Japanese sentence structure are quite different from those of English sentence structure. Many learners struggle with how to best approach that difference. Some box Japanese sentence structure into an SOV (Subject Oject Verb) formula in order to compare it to the SVO (Subject Verb Object) structure that English takes. Others argue that …

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“Happy Birthday” in Japanese – How to Celebrate Birthdays in Japan

Japan boasts one of the longest life expectancies in the world and has 80,000 citizens who are over 100 years old. Would it surprise you to learn that many of these centenarians have only recently started celebrating their birthdays? In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at how to celebrate birthdays in …

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Japanese Phrases: 15 Essential Japanese Expressions to Remember

Whether you’re planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun or just want to dive into your Japanese studies, it can be daunting to start learning a new language. How about a head start with some basic Japanese phrases that will optimize your travel and daily conversations? In this article, we’ll cover 20 …

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Japanese Numbers: A Comprehensive Guide to Counting in Japanese

Numbers are important when you’re travelling in Japan. You need them for money, for telling time, or for ordering food at a restaurant. So how do you count in Japanese? If you’ve ever taken a karate class, you might know the basic ichi, ni, san! But perhaps you’re no karate kid and are daunted about …

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“Thank You” in Japanese: Politeness, Formality and Useful Phrases

Japan is a country not only fixated on proper manners and etiquette, but also on gift-giving and various parties or events. In this kind of culture, it’s important to learn how to thank people when they invite you out, offer you a present, or even show you the way to the station. In this article, …

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