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Why Did the Manager Look Uncomfortable? Understanding Keigo (Polite Japanese)

Why Did the Manager Look Uncomfortable? Understanding Keigo (Polite Japanese)If you're living in Japan or planning to wo...
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The Many Ways to Say “I” in Japanese – First-Person Pronouns Explained (with Anime Examples)

The Many Ways to Say "I" in Japanese – First-Person Pronouns Explained (with Anime Examples)In Japanese, there are many ...
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Japanese Name Suffixes: Not Just “-san”! Real-Life Usage Explained

Japanese Name Suffixes: Not Just “-san”! Real-Life Usage ExplainedWritten by: miyabi, mom of two boys and Japanese langu...
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What Does “Itadakimasu” (いただきます) Really Mean?

What Does “Itadakimasu” (いただきます) Really Mean?Posted by: Miyabi, mom of two little boysAs a mother raising two young sons...
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Why Japanese People Don’t Say “Konnichiwa” to Friends and Family

Why Japanese People Don’t Say “Konnichiwa” to Friends and FamilyIf you’ve studied Japanese, you’ve probably learned that...
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