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Guess These Japanese Slang Words Based in English

That Japanese Man Yuta

Nov 17, 2022 • Subscribe

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Can Japanese People Say These English Words?

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What Does Yabai Mean in Japanese Slang?

One of the most common Japanese slang words you'll learn is "yabai." Here's what it means and how to use it.

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Japanese Street Merchant Slang: 10 Words from Japan's Edo Merchants | Japan Station 158

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese slang that traces its roots back to Edo and Meiji era street vendors. We're digging into the origins…

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language

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Is Japanese Pitch Accent Important For These Words? #learnjapanese

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That Japanese Man Yuta

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You Can Write These Japanese Loan Words in Kanji (But Probably Shouldn’t)

We typically write them in katakana now - but these Japanese words originally had kanji. How many of these can YOU read?

Unseen Japan

Feb 8, 2024 • Subscribe

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You Can Write These Japanese Loan Words in Kanji (But Probably Shouldn’t)

We typically write them in katakana now - but these Japanese words originally had kanji. How many of these can YOU read?

Unseen Japan

Feb 8, 2024 • Subscribe

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Beware These False Friends Between English and Japanese!

You may think you know what these words mean in Japanese. Think again! A rundown of the language's most famous "false friends".

Unseen Japan

Dec 29, 2022 • Subscribe

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Language Crossroads: 5 Japanese Words That Made Their Way into English

Most people know that ninja and sushi are Japanese, but some English words have hidden Japanese origins. Here are five you might not have known about.

GaijinPot

Jun 7, 2023 • Subscribe

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Learn Advanced Japanese With These Side-by-Side English Readers

Want to read Japanese newspapers or essays? Preparing for JLPT N1? Here's how to level up your Japanese game with side-by-side readers.

Unseen Japan

Sep 6, 2023 • Subscribe

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That Japanese Man Yuta

Feb 12, 2025 • Subscribe

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Mama, Papa: How the Japanese Words for Parents Lost Out to English

"Mama" and "papa" are such ubiquitous terms in Japan that it's easy to forget they're foreign words - words the government once tried to ban.

Unseen Japan

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Japanese Children’s Literature in English Translation

RJL’s booklists don’t include children’s literature, so here’s a list for your reference. Support RJL by buying through our links. Check out our Bookshop.org page. Middle Gr…

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Basic Japanese Words: School Edition

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That Japanese Man Yuta

Dec 22, 2024 • Subscribe

Duolingo Can't Pronounce Japanese Words

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In English or Japanese? (Shoujo sings Zoetrope?)

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Shoujo Thoughts: ☆ ~('▽^人) Otaku Ramblings

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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it…

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japan by JapanKyo.com

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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it…

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10 Words Only in Japanese DEBUNKED?! | Japan Station 133

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about 10 words that only exist in Japanese and how Japanese may not be as unique as you think it…

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Learn Simple Japanese Words Using Anime

Can you learn beginner level Japanese from watching anime? Here are some tips and strategies to learn commonly spoken Japanese words and phrases.

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Don't Learn Japanese Words This Way

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That Japanese Man Yuta

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Balancing Japanese-English Translation

There are times when you need to know how to balance Japanese-English translation, especially when working in media translation.

J-En Translations

Sep 28, 2024 • Subscribe

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Balancing Japanese-English Translation

There are times when you need to know how to balance Japanese-English translation, especially when working in media translation.

J-En Translations

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Japanese Indie Otome You Can Play in English

In the last few years otome games have been booming in the West, with tons of great titles making their English language debut! We’ve gone from one or…

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On this episode of Japan Station, I dig into the world of dead Japanese Bubble Era slang. Specifically, I talk about the term hanakin (花金). Also I talk about…

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Sorry this update was a long time coming. Only went for the Gintama machine and got a Kagura… Shinpachi might not be happy to know he’s not even…

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Japanese – English Translation Competitions 2023

A list of translation competitions for Japanese to English translators in 2023. I’ve also posted a list of articles at the bottom which should help!   Japanese –…

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Japanese – English Translation Competitions 2021

It is a new year and a new round of translation competitions is upon us! At least I hope they will be! Last year was a bit of…

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Japanese – English Translation Competitions 2022

A list of Japanese - English Translation Competitions 2022 including competitions for aspiring and published translators.

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Japanese – English Translation Competitions 2023

A list of translation competitions for Japanese to English translators in 2023. I’ve also posted a list of articles at the bottom which should help!   Japanese –…

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Learn Japanese With These 2023 Anime

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Japanese Studies Seminar: Seeds in the Heart and Leaves of Words: Trad...

Japanese Studies Seminar: Seeds in the Heart and Leaves of Words: Traditional Japanese Poetry Beyond the Haiku We were honoured to invite Dr Thomas McAuley, Senior Lecturer in Japanese…

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Report - Beyond Words: Understanding Japanese Society Through Literatu...

Report - Beyond Words: Understanding Japanese Society Through Literature and Translation On Friday 23 January, we hosted our third talk in our ‘Exploring the World of Japanese Studies’ series.…

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Japanese Indie Otome Melty Amethyst Coming to Steam in English

In the wake of Aksys and Idea Factory Intl’s otome announcements at AX, another reveal may have slipped through the cracks. Publisher VNka revealed via their Twitter account…

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10 Japanese to English MANGA Professionals – Women in Translation Month

Check out these 10 manga professionals for Women in Translation Month 2020! Including not just translators but editors and letterers.

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I Guess They’re Still Doing These Kits: HG Ryuseimaru (Mashin Hero Wataru 2)

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Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024

A complete list of Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024 for aspiring and published translators.

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Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2025

List of Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2025 for aspiring and published literary translators.

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Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024

A complete list of Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2024 for aspiring and published translators.

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Do Japanese People Speak English? 2023

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Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2026

2025 was…yeah… But at least 2026 looks it’s going to be better. Right? …right? Sadly the rampant generated slop is encroaching more and more on translation. It’s not…

J-En Translations

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Are You Eating These Japanese Foods Wrong?

Japanese food etiquette has a series of dos and don'ts. But one etiquette expert says even most Japanese people get these things wrong. Learn how to level-up your…

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Golden Week: What Are These Japanese Holidays?

Ever wonder about the history of Golden Week's holidays?

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In Gen Z Japan’s Hot New Slang, Princes Become Frogs

When does a prince become a frog? For Gen Zers in Japan, it can happen over something as small as a declined train card.

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Kanon In English?!

Holy shit!! It was just announced today that Keys first visual novel, Kanon, is FINALLY getting an official English release in the US via Steam, nearly 25 years…

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16 Anime I Watched in Japanese that Have an English Dub

While there are lots of great dubbed anime out there, those anime are the anime I watched subbed. Some had English dubs that came out after I finish…

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How to Find CPR Training in Japan: English & Japanese Course Guide

Find CPR training in Japan, including English-friendly and Japanese-only courses. Learn life-saving skills with CPR and AED certification.

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That Japanese Man Yuta

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The Case Study of Vanitas #02 — Words, Words, Words

  Shut up already. Impressions: Unless the next episode blows me away, I think this is where this show and I part ways. This episode was excruciatingly tedious. Just a…

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The Case Study of Vanitas