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お互い様です – (I share your feelings) / LEARN JAPANESE
お互い様です – Otagaisama desu. – I share your feelings. ———————————– It is used to convey the idea that you share the feeling of the other person so that both of you can be at ease. ———————————– A. 初めて会う人ばかりだから、緊張する。 はじめてあうひとばかりだから、きんしょうする。 I’m a little nervous meeting so many people for the first time. B. それはお互い様だよ。気にすることないって。 それはおたがいさまだよ。きにすることないって。 I… Read more
TOP JAPAN 8 Animals in JAPANESE Culture / Tradition History and Mythology
There are some animals that play a very important role in Japanese culture. The tradition, history and mythology of Japan is full of fantastic tales and wonderful beings! (You can watch the video or continue reading below) Today we are going to delve into the fascinating world of animals that have left a deep mark… Read more
How are Post Boxes in Japan
In addition to finding them in front of the post offices themselves, you can also find them in or in front of konbini, supermarkets, police stations, etc. Some are divided for national and international deliveries. It is a service that people in Japan continue to use because it is so reliable, since you can even… Read more
Uwabaki (上履き) – Indoor Slippers in Japan
Indoor slippers are called Uwabaki (上履き) and are generally worn inside schools in Japan. Before entering, students must change their shoes for these slippers in order to keep the floors inside the school cleaner and in good condition. They are made of cloth and the sole, depending on the manufacturer, is made of rubber or… Read more
危なかった – It was close! / LEARN JAPANESE
危なかった – Abunakatta – It was close. I thought it would be a problem. ———————————– Phrase to express relief at having avoided a danger at the last moment. ———————————– A. 危なかった～。遅刻するかと思ったよ。 あぶなかった～。ちこくするかとおもったよ。 It was close! I thought I would be late. B. ぎりぎり間に合ったね。 ぎりぎりまにあったね。 You arrived just in time. #japon #royumi #youtubers #japones #kanji #aprendejapones… Read more
頭が痛いよ – I have a headache / LEARN JAPANESE
頭が痛いよ – (Atama ga itai yo) – It gives me a headache. ———————————– It is used to lament before a source of problems that seems endless. ———————————– A. また電気代があがるの？ またでんきだいがあがるの？ Has the electricity bill gone up again? B. うん、給料は上がらないのに・・・。頭が痛いよ。 うん、きゅうりょうはあがらないのに・・・。あたまがいたいよ。 Yes and they don’t raise my salary. It gives me a headache. #japon #royumi #youtubers… Read more
The Rice Ball That Came Rolling (おむすびころりん)
むかし むかしの はなしだよ。 やまの はたけを たがやして、 おなかが すいた おじいさん。 Once upon a time, there was an old man who was plowing the field in the mountains. そろそろ おむすび たべようか。 つつみを ひろげた その とたん、 おむすび ひとつ ころがって、 ころころ ころりん かけだした。 “I think it’s time to eat my riceball” But as soon as he opened the wrapping cloth, A rice ball rolled out And the old man ran after it. まてまて まてと おじいさん、 おいかけて いったら おむすびは、… Read more
何、それ？- What is that? / LEARN JAPANESE
何、それ？ (Nani sore?) – What’s that? ———————————– It is used to ask what something is or what it means. It is also used to express a feeling of surprise or disgust when knowing something. ———————————– A.何、それ？ライオン？ なにそれ？らいおん？ What’s that? A lion? B. えっ、わかんない？犬を描いたんだけどな。 えっ、わかんない？いぬをかいたんだけどな。 Hey! It’s not understood? I drew a dog. #japon #royumi #youtubers… Read more
どういうことですか – What do you mean?/ what do you mean? / Learn Japanese
どういうことですか – (dooyuu koto desu ka) – What are you talking about? / what do you mean? ———————————– It is used to ask for an explanation of what the person is referring to or to know what their intention is. It is used when you are surprised or do not understand the situation. ———————————– A.… Read more
できた？- (Did you make it?/ Finished?) / Learn Japanese
できた？ (dekita?) -you did? You finished? ———————————– It is used when you ask someone if they have finished or achieved something. It is used for things that are easy to understand (eg cooking, writing a report) It is informal. ———————————– In the kitchen: A.できた？みんな待ってるよ。 できた？みんなまってるよ。 You finished? They are all waiting. B. もうすぐできるから、待ってて。 もうすぐできるから、まってて。 Almost… Read more