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How To Say Husband In Japanese {Traditional and Modern Ways}

by Thea Ongchua
a older japanese husband looks at his wife. they are both wearing traditional japanese clothing and standing in a japanese garden.

Family is no doubt one of the most important things in any culture. For people who are getting married soon or already are (congratulations!), you might be curious about Japanese words for family members. There are many ways to say husband in Japanese: otto (夫 / おっと) is the general term, but shujin (主人 / … Read more

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How To Say Boy In Japanese (4 Essential Words)

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
japanese boy doing an excited face on pink background

Otoko no ko or danshi? Depending on age and stage of life, there are a few ways to say ‘boy’ in Japanese. Words for describing people in Japanese have different uses and nuances. Here we will go over the different words for ‘boy’ in Japanese and how to use them in the right context.   … Read more

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How To Say Girl In Japanese (6+ Ways!)

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
Picture of a young Japanese girl doing the peace sign and posing for a picture. Learn the many different ways to say girl in Japanese!

You probably recognize the kanji for woman/female, 女, but how do you say ‘girl’ in Japanese?  There are several words for ‘girl’ in Japanese and many of you know that this is because Japanese has formal and informal ways of describing people.  For example, even though the kanji just mentioned for ‘woman’ is onna / … Read more

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13 Cheesy Jokes in Japanese to Crack You Up

by Francesca Rex-Horoi
Japanese woman in black coat throws her head back laughing against pink background

Ever wondered how to crack a joke in Japanese? The majority of Japanese jokes are based on wordplay (kotoba asobi / 言葉遊び) and puns (dajare / 駄洒落) and if you’re able to say one smoothly, you’re sure to impress even the most stoic of your friends!  Why are wordplay jokes so popular in Japanese? They … Read more

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How To Say Father In Japanese (Otousan vs Chichi vs Papa?)

by Thea Ongchua
A Japanese father and daughter

Among the first few vocabulary we learn in any language is how to call our family members. A standard word for father in Japanese is otousan (お父さん / おとうさん). But did you know that there are many other ways to refer to your father in Japanese? Depending on who you are speaking to or talking … Read more

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Best YouTube Channels to Learn Japanese {20+ Japanese YouTubers!}

by Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles
best YouTube channels to learn Japanese

Konnichiwa Japanese learners! Are you using YouTube to learn Japanese? If not, why not? There are so many amazing Japanese YouTube channels out there. And with more and more videos uploaded each day, you’re guaranteed to find your perfect teacher. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced student, studying just for fun or for JLPT level … Read more

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How To Say Brother In Japanese (7+ Different Ways)

by Thea Ongchua
two little Japanese brothers sitting on a table and hugging. how to say brother in japanese? there are over 7 different ways! find out more here.

Unlike the English language, there is no single word for ‘brother’ in Japanese. In fact, it is hard to separate the importance of age and hierarchy in the family in learning about family members. Ani (兄 / あに) is the word for ‘older brother’ while otouto (弟 / おとうと) means ‘younger brother’. The words for … Read more

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