Ongaku (音楽) Romaji: Onguku Hiragana: おんがく Katakana: オンガク Kanji: 音楽 Music is Ongaku in Japanese. 音 means sound, and 楽 means enjoy. So the kanji “音楽” write to enjoy the sound. ・音楽をながして! Ongaku wo nagashite! “Play music” ・音楽を聴きたい Ongaku wo kikitai “I want to listen to music.” ・何の音楽が最近好きですか? Nanno ongaku …
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How to say weird in Japanese
Hen (変) The word that best suits weird in Japanese is HEN which writes in Kanji as 変. ・変な人がいる!! Henna hitoga iru! “There’s a weird person.” When you look at Kanji HEN, some Japanese may imagine the 変質者, which means pervert. So It isn’t nice to say HEN NA HITO …
Read More »Meaning of Doushite (どうして) in Japanese
Adverb How ・どうして(どうやって)時間をつぶそうか? Doushite zikan wo tsubusouka? “How do we spend our time?” ・最近彼女はどうしてるの? Saikin kanojo ha doushiteruno? “How’s she doing lately?” Why ・どうしてあなたはそんなにのろまなの? Doushite anataha sonnani noromanano? “Why are you so lazy?” ・どうしてあなたは人の話をきかないの? Doushite anataha hanashiwo kikanaino? “Why don’t you listen to people?” Just ・ドアを開こうとしたがどうしても開かない Doa wo hirakouto shitaga …
Read More »Meaning of Sugoi (すごい/凄い) in Japanese
Definition informal:すごい(Sugoi) more informal:すげえ(Sugee)すご(Sugo)/すげ(Suge)/ It’s usually written in hiragana. An interrogative sentence:すごいですか? Sugoi desuka? An affirmative sentence:すごいです。 Sugoidesu “Sugoi” in Japanese means “very splendid,” “excellent,” “astonishing,” “wonderful,” and so on. It can also have negative connotations such as “frightening” or “terrifying.” The meaning of “Sugoi” can vary depending on the …
Read More »『Children of the Sea』The first movie theme song by Kenshi Yonezu
Kenshi Yonezu, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter, has been chosen to perform the theme song for the animated film “Kaiju No Kid” (directed by Ayumu Watanabe, to be released on June 7th). The song, “The Ghost of the Sea” (undecided), will be Yonezu’s first movie theme song and is expected to be …
Read More »Meaning of Kirei (きれい) in Japanese
Definition Beautiful Romaji: Kirei Hiragana:きれい Katakana:キレイ Kanji: 綺麗, 奇麗 Kirei means “beautiful” rather than “cute.” 1:Shape, Color ・きれいな色 Kireina iro “cute color” 2:Face ・きれいな顔 Kireina Kao “Beautiful Face” 3:Voice, Song ・きれいな発音 Kireina Hatsuon “beautiful pronunciation” 4:Condition ・きれいに手を洗う Kireini Tewo Arau “I wash my hands well.” ・きれいな空気 Kireina Kuuki “Clean air” …
Read More »Meaning of Kanashii (悲しい) in Japanese
Adjective sad; sorrowful 悲しい(かなしい) Kanashii Antonym :嬉しい(うれしい)Ureshii ・悲しい曲 Kanashii Kyoku ・そんな悲しい顔しないでよ Sonna Kanashii Kao Shinaide Yo ・悲しみがこみ上げてくる Kanashimi Ga Komi Agete Kuru Synonyms ・苦しい(くるしい) Kurushii ・辛い(つらい) Tsurai ・心苦しい(こころぐるしい) Kokoro Gurushii ・切ない(せつない) Setsunai
Read More »Meaning of “Uchi” (家 / 内 / うち / ウチ) in Japanese
What Does “Uchi” Mean in Japanese? If you study Japanese for even a short time, you’ll notice the word uchi (うち / 内 / 家) popping up everywhere. It can mean inside, home, or even “I / we” depending on context. For learners this is confusing – how can one …
Read More »Numbers in Japanese: The Complete Beginner Guide (Counting, Pronunciation & Counters)
Learning numbers in Japanese opens doors to everyday communication — ordering food, reading prices, scheduling trains, and understanding culture. This guide teaches the basics step-by-step with charts, pronunciation tips, counters, dates, time, and cultural nuances beginners usually miss. By the end, you’ll be able to: Count from 1 to 1,000,000 …
Read More »What Does “Kakkoii” (かっこいい) Mean in Japanese? Full Guide with Examples
Kakkoii (かっこいい) is one of the most useful adjectives in Japanese. It can mean cool, stylish, handsome, or impressive depending on the situation. You’ll hear it in everyday conversation, anime, music, and social media whenever people admire something or someone. What Does Kakkoii (かっこいい) Mean? In kanji, kakkoii can be …
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