The Nihongo Master Blog
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Most Common Anime Phrases in Japanese…with Clips!
Do you love watching anime, but hate reading subtitles or listening to terribly dubbed voice overs? Same here! But learning Japanese to the point of fluency can take a long time and a lot of work. And often, formal Japanese lessons won’t te...
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The New Star Wars Japanese Trailer
If you’re like us at Nihongo Master, then you are probably super excited for the new Star Wars movie. But have you seen the Star Wars Japanese trailer? First let’s check out the English version. Star Wars English Trailer And here is the Jap...
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Do They Celebrate Halloween in Japan?
Yes, they do! Halloween is almost upon us, but what exactly does that mean in Japan? Though Halloween is a decidedly American holiday more and more countries around the world are beginning to celebrate it in their own ways, and Japan is no...
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Should I Take the JLPT?
If you’re studying Japanese even as a beginner, you’ve probably already heard people talking about the JLPT. But what is it exactly, and should you be taking it too? What Is the JLPT? JLPT stands for Japanese Language Proficiency Test and...
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Japanese Sayings about Autumn (秋, aki)
Every culture has many different sayings that don’t always make sense when translated. Think about, “It’s raining cats and dogs!” Or, “This dinner costs an arm and a leg!” Japanese is no exception. Here we’ve put together a collection of Ja...
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Japanese Bento Box: From キャラ弁 to 愛妻弁当
By now we have all seen some of the adorable bento boxes (弁当) that children bring for lunch in Japan. But just in case you still don’t know about them, we’ll fill you in. Instead of being packed with plain rice and vegetables like a tradi...
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Top 10 Reasons to Learn Japanese
If you’re here, you’re probably already thinking about learning Japanese online. Or maybe you already started! But for everyone there is a probably a different motivation behind their studies. This week we’re exploring the different reason...
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Silver Week in Japan
This week marked a relatively rare phenomenon: Silver Week in Japan. Silver week (シルバーウィーク, Shirubā Wīku) occurs every few years when several holidays happen to align, giving the Japanese a chance for a whole week of vacation. This...
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5 Ways On How to Teach English in Japan
Teaching overseas has become very popular in the last decade. It's a great way to see the world while helping people. You become immersed in a local culture and you get to make money while doing it! But with so many ways on how teach Englis...
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The Worst Japanese Tattoos
chicken ramen? It is no secret that many people love to get Japanese tattoos of kanji on their bodies in America. This is often true for Chinese lettering as well. The beautiful Eastern symbols can often represent a complex idea in a single...