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Do Japanese people avoid saying “I Love You”? When do they say “Aishiteru”? Today, we’re exploring phrases to express your feelings to someone you love. From the literary works of Natsume Soseki and Haruki Murakami to the modern expressions used by younger generations, we will delve into a variety of Japanese phrases, encompassing both written and spoken forms. Join us in appreciating the richness of Japanese language and culture.

Many of you may have the goal of becoming fluent in Japanese. Today, we will introduce several pronunciation techniques that can help you speak Japanese more clearly, like a native.

Did you know that Japan is home to a wide variety of dialects? While many people are familiar with Hyojungo (standard Japanese), which is commonly spoken in Tokyo, or Kansai-ben, the dialect spoken in the Kansai region including Osaka, these are just a few among many.

It is said that the way to count numbers in Japanese is difficult. Sometimes we can read the explanation of each word. But there are few books that explain the reason. Therefore, this time, we have summarized numbers and how to count them in Japanese in an easy-to-understand manner to help you.

Do you enjoy learning kanji, or do you find them difficult? Personally, I find kanji fascinating—they’re like little pieces of art. Today, I picked my top 6 kanji that I, as a kanji enthusiast, think are kawaii or cool. They’re also great for calligraphy or tattoos!