The Nihongo Master Blog
Learn interesting topics about Japanese language, entertainment, culture and more.
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Blue Traffic Lights and more Traditional Japanese Color differences you need to know!
So why isn't green a color in Japan? Well, today it is. But it wasn't always one of the Japanese colors. The Japanese people could always see the color green (of course), but for a long time they didn’t have a word for it. It was thought of...
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What Is the Japanese Alphabet?
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How to Learn Japanese Hiragana
Learning the hiragana alphabet is the very first step towards learning Japanese! If Japanese seems like a bunch of crazy squiggles you will never be able to read, don’t fret! Learning hiragana can be very easy with a few simple tools. One o...
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What is the Buddhist Swastika in Japan?
If you’ve been to an East Asian country, you’ve probably seen a swastika and thought, WHAT THE #$@& IS THAT DOING HERE? Well first of all, watch your language. But second of all, you should know that it’s not at all what you think. The...
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Common Japanese Greetings - Formal and Casual
A couple weeks ago, we at Nihongo Master started a series of posts with helpful and common Japanese greetings. While we obviously encourage you to learn Japanese with us, we’re also here to help if you just want to pick up a few phrases bef...
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Moving to Japan: Everything You Need to Know
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]If you’re reading this article, you’re probably interested in moving to Japan. And if you’re interested in moving to and living in Japan, then you’ve come to the right...
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Japanese Video Games Meet Japanese Folklore: Yo-Kai Watch 妖怪ウォッチ
Yō-kai Watch is a series of Japanese video games that was also turned into a shonen manga series, and an anime series as well! The video game Yo-Kai Watch 3 will be released this summer! But if you’ve never seen the show or played the Japan...
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Common Japanese Slang Sayings & Phrases
Here at Nihongo Master, we’re all about learning Japanese. Whether or not you want to become fluent or just learn a few useful Japanese phrases, we’re here to help! While we will also be making a guide to proper Japanese phrases, this guide...
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Japanese Etiquette DOs and DON'Ts
Everyone knows that manners and etiquette can vary greatly from one country to the next, but some countries take their social standards much more seriously than others. Well, Japan is one of those countries. Almost everyone knows that you s...
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Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most popular holidays in America that comes in the last week of November each year. Families travel all across the country to be with their loved ones and enjoy an epic feast. But do other countries celebrate...