Souka,Sokka (そうか,そっか) Meaning: I see, Is that so? Romaji: Souka,Sokka Hiragana: そうか,そっか Katakana: ソウカ,ソッカ Kanji: – Souka is often used to say Aizuchi, indicating the listener is paying attention or understands the speaker. And also, Souka is used as hiragana, not katakana, when writing sentences. Souka and Sokka have the …
Read More »How do you say “I see ” in Japanese? How to use Naruhodo (なるほど)
How do you say “I see” in Japanese? “I see” means “Naruhodo”and “Sokka” in English. However, “Naruhodo” is a slightly different nuance and includes an agreement with the other party. I will explain their differences and how to use them below. What does “Naruhodo (なるほど)” mean in Japanese? Meaning: I …
Read More »What does “Iku (いく,行く,逝く)” mean in Japanese?
Iku (行く) Meaning: Go Romaji: Iku Hiragana: いく Katakana: イク Kanji: 行く Iku is “Go” in English and means to proceed, move, or walk towards a destination. Iku-Iku is also used in everyday conversation. For example, are you coming to the party today? “IKU IKU!” Iku also represents the continuation …
Read More »10 types of Kaki No Tane snacks from Japan
What is Kaki No Tane? Kaki No Tane is a rice cracker originating in Japan with a soy sauce flavor and chili pepper spiciness. It is called Kai No Tane because it resembles the seed of the persimmon tree in color and shape. Kameda Seika(亀田製菓) is the top manufacturer of …
Read More »What does “kaki (かき)” mean in Japanese?
This time, I will explain “kaki” in Japanese. There are so many meanings for “kaki” that you might hate learning Japanese. However, you will get used to it by learning it in context little by little. Kaki (牡蠣) Meaning: Oyster Romaji: Kaki Hiragana: かき Katakana: カキ Kanji: 牡蠣 Kaki(牡蠣) means …
Read More »What does “Majime(真面目)” mean in Japanese?
Meaning: Seriousness Romaji: Majime Hiragana: まじめ Katakana: マジメ Kanji: 真面目 Majime means to be serious, earnest, and sincere. “Maji,” often used by young people, is an abbreviation for Majime, so Maji also means serious. What kind of men do you like? When we ask Japanese women, many usually say they …
Read More »What does “Kaizoku (海賊)” mean in Japanese?
Meaning: Pirates Romaji: Kaizoku Hiragana: かいぞく Katakana: カイゾク Kanji: 海賊 The kanji for 海賊 means thief(賊) at sea(海). In Japanese, the bootleg is called Kaizokuban(海賊版). Kaizokuban is derived from the meaning of pirate or plunderer and has the meaning of copyright infringer or patent infringer. ・Kaizokuban no DVD wa nihonn …
Read More »Taito Darling in the FranXX Zero Two Coreful Figurine Uniform Ver.
Taito Darling in the FranXX Zero Two Coreful Figurine Uniform Ver. Product Information Size: About 7 inches tall Release Date: Late July 2022, in Japan Zero Two has released a Coreful figurine! Unfortunately, I think the stock will run out sooner than other products, so let’s get it early!
Read More »The 10 Types of Noodles For Ramen
What is Ramen? One of the most popular dishes in Japan, ramen is serving of Chinese wheat noodles in what is usually a pork or chicken-based broth and served with toppings such as sliced pork, seaweed and green onions. Now, that might not sound like much but from the variety …
Read More »New Guinness World Records! “One Piece” has sold over 500 million copies worldwide!
The latest 103 volumes of “One Piece” will be released on August 4, 2022, and the cumulative number of comics worldwide has exceeded 500 million copies. It also updated the Guinness World Record for “the most published comic series by a single author.”
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