The character 通 is also used to denote avenues and forms of communication. Read more
Knowing some basic terms will help you graduate from that linguistic bunny slope in no time. Read more
After staying indoors during the cold winter months, things can start to feel a little stale. So, kicking 春 (haru, spring) off with an 大掃除 (ōsōji, big clean up) is a good way to refresh your... Read more
If there is one kanji you’re likely to see around April, it would be “新” (shin/ atara[shii]/ara[ta]/nii), which means “new.” Read more
If you’ve lived in Japan for over a year, you will probably be aware that March 14 marks ホワイトデー (howaito dē, White Day). On this day, anyone who received gifts on Valentine’s Day should retu... Read more
One of the benefits of living in a Japanese city is the transportation network. A wide range of people use trains, subways and buses to get where they’re going, and you’ll often find 優先席 (yū... Read more
