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During your travels, you might get injured, or if you’ve just started living in Japan, you may feel unwell while adjusting to your new environment… Can you explain your condition smoothly at a Japanese hospital? While some hospitals in Japan are starting to offer support in English, Chinese, and other languages, there’s still room for improvement. In this article, we introduce useful Japanese phrases you can use when visiting a hospital.

“I like you” or “我喜欢你” (Chinese). This is the phrase used in English or Chinese when saying “I like you.” However, when translating them into Japanese, there are many ways to say “I,” such as “Watashi wa anata ga suki desu,” “Ore wa kimi ga suki desu,” or “Uchi wa anata ga suki desu.” These “I” or “我” (which means “I” in Chinese) are called first-person pronouns. First-person pronouns are used to describe the speaker or writer. Japanese first-person pronouns have a variety of options besides “watashi.”

Japanese has various words expressing weather, not only “sunny,” “cloudy,” “rainy” and “snowy.” Also, it has lots of words to express the movement of the sun and time. Let’s check Japanese words related to “weather” that we often use in conversation.

This article is intended for those residing in Japan, planning to visit, or interested in the Japanese language and culture. Japan’s national holidays are deeply rooted in its history and traditions. We will examine the holidays observed in Japan in 2026, exploring the significance of each occasion, the cultural aspects associated with them, and ways to appreciate these special days. Familiarity with Japan’s holidays will not only enrich your experience during your stay but may also serve as a meaningful starting point for your journey into understanding Japanese culture and language.

In this article, we’ll introduce how Japanese is generally spoken in everyday life, using examples from anime. I believe you can enjoy anime even more after learning some important points about Japanese!