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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.

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.

When communicating through text messages, 顔文字(kaomoji): Emoticons are frequently used in Japanese. They are a useful tool for expressing feelings and nuances that words alone cannot convey. Today, we’ll explore different types of kaomoji that are actually used by Japanese people, appropriate situations to use them, and practical tips for using them naturally—along with some examples. Enrich your Japanese communication skills by mastering kaomoji!

Four-character idioms often describe the essence of human nature and serve as sharp aphorisms. I’ll show you their meanings and how to use them.

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.