It is no secret by now that Japan’s vending machine game is on another level! They are referred to in a few ways: the full way to say vending machine in Japanese is jidou hanbaiki (自動販売機 / じどうはんばいき), which is often shortened to jihanki (自販機 / じはんき), or hanbaiki (販売機 /はんばいき). Vending machines are undeniably … Read more
‘Congratulations’ is one of those basic phrases that is really useful to know in Japanese! It’s quick and easy to learn, and can be used in a variety of different situations. The basic way to say ‘congratulations’ in Japanese is omedetou (おめでとう). Now, depending on the situation, omedetou can be modified to sound more (or … Read more
Now that we know how to express happiness in Japanese, it’s time to learn how to express sadness 😢 Of course, no one likes to feel sad… However, it’s important and healthy to express our emotions and talk out our feelings, whether they be sad or happy. The most common way to say ‘sad’ in … Read more