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The martial arts world just got a major boost with the release of Karate Kid: Legends (2025), and honestly? It's the perfect time to get inspired to learn Japanese. So in this post, let's boost your Japanese with these key karate terms you'll hear

While linguists argue about the longest word in the world, I learned something more useful in a Tokyo classroom: real Japanese curse words. Yes, swearing exists in Japanese, and if you’ve ever watched anime or lived in Japan, you’ve heard them. In this post, we’ll break down

Struggling with Japanese verb conjugation? You’re not alone— many language learners find it tricgky to get verbs just right. But, knowing the rules and how it works will help you a lot to correctly speak in that language. Although grammar isn't the only thing to learn from

Ready to turn your love for horror into a Japanese learning adventure? The critically acclaimed film Exit 8 (appearing at Cannes Film Festival 2025) offers the perfect opportunity to pick up some spine-tingling Japanese vocabulary while enjoying a thrilling psychological experience. Instead of turning away from the darkness, let'

Have you ever felt like life keeps knocking you down? In Japan, there's a powerful saying that reminds us to never give up: "七転び八起き (Nanakorobi yaoki)"—which means “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” It’s a simple phrase, but it speaks volumes about resilience

Can You Really Learn Japanese with ChatGPT? Here’s What You Need to Know With over 100 million users since its launch in 2022 by OpenAI, ChatGPT has transformed how people work, study, and communicate—including how we learn languages. As more learners turn to AI for support, a common

If you've been watching anime or studying Japanese, you’ve probably noticed people rarely call each other by their full names. Instead, they use all sorts of modified versions with special endings attached. For instance, Ai Scream’s latest song, called "愛♡スクリ～ム！”, consistently uses the

Have you seen anime characters who act mean but secretly like someone? Or maybe a super shy girl who only talks when alone with her crush? These are called "dere" types in anime! Dere types are special character personalities in Japanese anime. They show how characters act when

So you want to learn Japanese? Great choice! But now you're facing that mountain of learning resources, conflicting advice, and the big question: “What’s the actually effective way to learn Japanese?" I've spent years researching Japanese learning methods and tracking the experiences of thousands