Japanese FAQ

Difference of 辞典, 事典 and 字典 (jiten)

We all know that these three words are all read as Jiten. But they are actually a different word for…

8 years ago

How to type in Japanese on your Android / iPhone / PC / Mac

After reading this article, you'll be ready to type in Japanese in no time! Let's go! (more…)

8 years ago

What is Japanese Onomatopoeia ?

If this is the first time you ever heard about onomatopoeia, then keep reading on since it's one of the…

8 years ago

Do I need A Denshi Jisho (Electronic dictionary) ?

In case that you didn’t know, a Denshi Jisho is an electric dictionary to help you learn Japanese. Most people…

8 years ago

How to say “Good luck” or “You can do it!” in Japanese?

Instead of just translating "Good luck" and "You can do it" into Japanese, today we'll be learning about different kinds…

8 years ago

What is the difference between 苦手 nigate and 下手 heta ?

Today we're gonna learn the difference between these 2 seemingly similar words: 苦手 (nigate) and 下手 (heta). Both seems to…

8 years ago

What is Uchi – Soto thing in Japanese and why is it important ?

It is not possible to fully understand a language without learning about it's culture. Uchi and Soto is one of…

8 years ago

What is the difference between 大切 taisetsu and 大事 daiji?

After hearing these words a few times and checking out your dictionary, this question might pop up in your mind.…

8 years ago

What is the difference between 知る (shiru) and 分かる (wakaru)

At a glance, they both have the same or similar meaning. But the concept of knowing vs understanding is actually…

8 years ago

Differentiating 隣 (tonari), 横 (yoko), 側 (soba) and 近く (chikaku)

If you check out your dictionary, the description of these 4 words will be so similar that you thought that…

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