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If you’ve ever studied Japanese even a little, you’ve probably come across the words “お父さん otōsan” and “お母さん okāsan”, which are used to address parents. However, you might have wondered: “I just learned ‘父 chichi’ and ‘母 haha’ in my class, but in the movie I watched last week, they said ‘親父 oyaji’ and ‘おふくろ ofukuro’. Which one is correct?” Today, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of how people in Japan address their parents in various ways.

We’ll explore the situations in which Japanese native speakers use the word “kawaii” and delve into its various meanings. By the end of this article, you’ll likely find yourself eager to incorporate “kawaii” into your daily conversations!

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.

It is said that 2,136 kanji characters are used in daily life. Today, we introduce kanji that are especially popular among foreigners—ones they find cool.