27 Beautiful and Inspirational Japanese Quotes

a view of Osaka castle, Japan, with pink blossoms in the foreground

Did you know that the famous saying ‘fall down seven times, stand up eight’ actually originated from Japan? Japanese quotes go way back, rooted in cultural practices and philosophy.  Japanese proverbs or kotowaza (諺 / ことわざ) can be used in daily conversation or literature. There are three types of kotowaza: Though idioms are very common, … Read more

How To Say ‘Please’ In Japanese

Closeup portrait of small Asian girl asking please with hands clasped, isolated on pastel pink studio wall

Asking someone for a service or favour is never complete without saying ‘please’ and in Japanese, ‘please’ is usually translated as either onegaishimasu or kudasai. But what’s the difference between these two words and are there more?  Yes, there are many words for ‘please’ in Japanese and as always, context is king! Saying ‘please’ in … Read more