by Venese | Last updated Jun 20, 2024 | Japanese Culture & Language
Yōkai, roughly translated to ‘spirits’ or ‘demons’ in Japanese, have appeared in Japanese horror legends and folklore since historical times. In a period when the surreal began to overtake realistic stories, mythical creatures unique to Japan...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 14, 2024 | Learning Japanese
Japanese onomatopoeia is a real gem in the Japanese language, innit? The language can be a bit fuzzy and indirect, but these onomatopoeic words really step up, giving us spot-on ways to express feelings, textures, sounds, movements, and looks. There’s a whole...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 12, 2024 | Learning Japanese
The Japanese language is known for its unique and fascinating characteristics, one of which is the frequent use of abbreviations, especially in casual conversations and texting. This linguistic trend reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of Japanese, making it more...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 12, 2024 | Learning Japanese
If you are planning to travel or move to Japan and don’t speak any Japanese, here are some common daily Japanese phrases you can memorise easily and quickly to get by every day! Whether you’re navigating the bustling streets of Tokyo, ordering food at a local...
by Venese | Last updated Jul 12, 2024 | Japanese Culture & Language
Like other countries, Japan has its own Japanese folktales (mukashi-banashi, “Japanese stories from long ago”) that were initially spread via word of mouth. These Japanese legends and traditional stories were created and told to young children to teach them certain...
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