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Japanese language learning support.
Kawaii illustrations here: NoDM❌  by Unique Hand Japan

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Free Hiragana chart here.
Full version with Katakana + detailed explanations coming soon (paid).
Pictograms free for class use — please follow or mention this account.
No resale. Each student must buy their own copy of the full chart.

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Toshikoshi soba is a Japanese New Year’s tradition.

The long noodles symbolize a long life, and eating them on December 31st is believed to help people let go of the troubles of the past year.

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In Japanese, it is sometimes hard to tell if someone is happy or politely saying no.

This video serゆies explains why, using Japanese history.

Now in production.

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@LearnJPdaily メッセージありがとうございます！☺️

私は日本語学習の専門家ではないのですが、少しでも日本在住の外国人の方にお役に立つことがあれば、と思いアカウントを開設しました

ソフト拒否など日本人特有の言い回しは実際の会話を引いて身体で覚えるのがいいかな、と思ってこの形にしました☺️

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In Japanese, it is sometimes hard to tell if someone is happy or politely saying no.

This video series explains why, using Japanese history.

Now in production.

#JapaneseSoftRejection
#LearnJapanese

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Many learners find Japan’s preference for ambiguous expressions difficult to navigate.

Why do Japanese people avoid giving clear answers?

We’ll look into the cultural origins of this habit and explain the real nuances hidden in everyday conversations.

Coming soon.

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Everyday Ambiguous Japanese

“Iketa ra iku” reflects Japan’s avoidance of direct refusal.

It sounds like “If the situation allows, I’ll go,” but it politely means they’re not really enthusiastic about going.

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慣用句（かんようく／Idiom）

開いた口がふさがらない（あいた くち が ふさがらない／aita kuchi　ga fusagaranai）

“Aita kuchi ga fusagaranai” means being so shocked and exasperated that you’re left speechless.

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🇯🇵Loanword Dōjō

Japan uses over 120 common loanwords.

They follow Japanese, not native English, pronunciation.

Let’s practice pronouncing them with pure vowels.

Source: JAccent

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Everyday Ambiguous Japanese

In Japanese, “chotto” usually means “a little” or “a short amount of time.”

But when you ask someone for help or invite them, and they reply “chotto…,” it clearly means “no.”

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慣用句（かんようく／Idiom）

相づちを打つ（あいづち を うつ／aizuchi o utsu）

“Aizuchi” means nodding or giving short responses like 「はい、はい/uh-huh」「わかります/I see」「そうですね/right」 while the other person is talking to show that you are listening.

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🇯🇵Loanword Dōjō

Japan uses over 120 common loanwords.

They follow Japanese, not native English, pronunciation.

Let’s practice pronouncing them with pure vowels.

Source: JAccent

#JapaneseCulture
#LearnJapanese
#Hiragana

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Japanese 四字熟語（yoji juku go／よじじゅくご）

一石二鳥（Isseki Nichō／いっせきにちょう) literally means “one stone, two birds.”

It expresses the idea of achieving two results with a single action －like hitting two targets at once.

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