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History of Hiragana

What is the origin of Japanese hiragana?

History of Hiragana 2025/05/31
History of Katakana

Katakana also originated from kanji, just like hiragana.

History of Katakana 2025/07/04
Arigatou Isn't Just for Gratitude?

this phrase is also used in some surprising situations.

Arigatou Isn't Just for Gratitude 2025/05/31
Does "Hai" Always Mean Yes?

“hai” has a much wider range of meanings and uses.

Hai is not always YesHai is not always Yes 2025/05/31
The Surprising World of Japanese Ambiguity

Did you know that Japanese has many ambiguous expressions?

Japanese Ambiguity 2025/05/31
Can Keigo (Polite Language) Create Distance?

speaking too politely can make people feel distant or formal.

speaking too politely can make people feel distant 2025/05/31
The Chaos of Kanji: Onyomi and Kunyomi Readings

For learners of Japanese, this can be truly chaotic!

Onyomi and Kunyomi Readings 2025/06/01
The Magic of Japanese Onomatopoeia

Understanding onomatopoeia will make your experience of Japanese much more colorful and vivid.

Japanese Onomatopoeia 2025/06/01
The Many Ways to Say "I" in Japanese

Your choice of first-person pronoun can dramatically change the impression you give and the overall mood of your conversation.

The Many Ways to Say I 2025/06/01
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