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If you've studied Japanese—or even just visited Japan—you've probably heard about keigo (敬語), the famous system of polite speech. But what exactly is keigo...

When learning Japanese, one of the first surprises is this:There isn’t just one word for “I” or “you.”In fact, there are dozens—and which one you use depends...

Heading to Japan soon? While many Japanese people speak some English—especially in big cities—it never hurts to know a few basic Japanese phrases. Not only w...

If you’ve spent any time in Japan or watched Japanese anime and dramas, you might have noticed some quirky-sounding words that seem to repeat themselves: wak...

If you're learning Japanese or planning to visit Japan, you've probably already come across words like kawaii (cute) or arigatou (thank you). But if you spen...