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There are people who find loanwords “difficult” and others who find them “easy to understand.” Why is that? By understanding the characteristics of loanwords, I encourage you to learn them and give them a try.

Have you ever felt like Japanese word order can be a bit intricate? Or maybe the Japanese you heard in anime or on TV sounded a little different? Today, we’ll take a closer look at word order in Japanese—an essential part of communication. You might even find that this helps you understand some of the mysteries behind how Japanese people communicate! So let’s dive in.

If you’re a learner of Japanese, I assume you’ve heard of the word “yabai.” We’ll explore how it’s actually used by young people today.

Have you heard of the Japanese test called the 日本語能力試験 (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test), or JLPT? The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is an exam that measures and certifies the Japanese ability of people whose native language is not Japanese. It is held not only in Japan but also in many other countries around the world. As the largest Japanese language test, it is widely recognized and well-known among people who study Japanese. The JLPT has five levels, ranging from N5, which is the easiest, to N1, which is the most difficult. Today, we will focus on the N2 level, which is the second most difficult, but also the level that many people aim for.

Various slangs exist in Japanese, but you need to be careful how you use them. It is not appropriate for business situations, formal places, or when speaking with superiors. In this article, we will introduce words that mean “very much” and verb words with “る ru” added to katakana.