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Wait, What? The Hidden Challenges of Learning Japanese for Westerners
LikeLost in Translation: Japanese Language Pitfalls for Western Learners 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 a plain…
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Takeshi.K
A creator sharing the beauty of Japan with the world. I run a design firm and SHIBUMIWORKS, an apparel brand featuring Japanese traditional patterns and kanji. This blog explores Japanese culture, food, history, and travel.
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