Tag: Japanese language

  • Exploring the World of Japanese Abbreviations (Ryakugo)

    Exploring the World of Japanese Abbreviations (Ryakugo)

    The Everyday Abundance of Shortened Words “Smartphone” becomes sumaho (スマホ), “remote controller” becomes rimokon (リモコン).We Japanese people routinely use such shortened words, known as ryakugo (略語), in our daily lives.These are not mere slang; they are a fundamental characteristic of the Japanese language, permeating everything from everyday conversation and media to business and even official…

  • Significance of Japanese Onomatopoeia

    Significance of Japanese Onomatopoeia

    Welcome to the World of Onomatopoeia that Colors the Japanese Language One of the expressions that richly colors the Japanese language is “onomatopoeia.”Onomatopoeia is a general term for words that mimic sounds, known as giongo (擬音語), words that depict states or movements, known as gitaigo (擬態語), and even words that express emotions, called gijoogo (擬情語).Our…

  • Why Is Japanese language Like This? Common Pitfalls for Foreign Learners

    Why Is Japanese language Like This? Common Pitfalls for Foreign Learners

    An Insider’s Guide to the Most Confusing Aspects of Japanese language Learning Japanese can feel like navigating a maze, especially when you encounter concepts that don’t have direct equivalents in English.Have you ever wondered why the simple English verb “get” turns into “morau” or “ageru” depending on who is giving to whom in Japanese?Or why…

  • What Is Wabi-Sabi? Applying Japan’s Beauty Philosophy to Modern Life

    What Is Wabi-Sabi? Applying Japan’s Beauty Philosophy to Modern Life

    Wabi-sabi is the Quietness Within the Cracks Modern urban life often comes with a relentless pressure for perfection, newness, and flawlessness.In our homes, our appearance, and our lives themselves, there’s a constant feeling that we need to be “better.”Yet, amidst this endless pursuit, many people yearn for authenticity and a sense of peace.If you are…

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