What is Takoyaki? Dotted throughout Japan are stalls and shops dedicated to a little ball-shaped snack made of wheat flour batter known as takoyaki. Filled with diced octopus (tako), tempura pieces (tenkasu), pickled red ginger (beni shoga) and green onion, takoyaki are the perfect street food. They are cooked in …
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Kokokara (ここから) Meaning: From now on, From here Romaji: Kokokara Hiragana: ここから Katakana: ココカラ Kanji:/ from now on Kokokara means “From here” in English. So, for example, if you say, “Let’s start from here” in English, it would be “Kokokara hajime masyou” in Japanese. Also, if you say, “I …
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LEGO® Ideas BTS Dynamite will be released on March 1, 2023 Lego Japan Corporation will begin selling an adult-oriented Lego® set, “Lego® Ideas BTS Dynamite,” as a tribute to BTS starting on March 1, 2023 (Wednesday). “Dynamite” is a globally popular hit song by BTS that topped the US …
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By https://www.shonenjump.com/j/rensai/kimetsu.html “Kimetsu no Yaiba,” which began serialization in February 2016 and experienced a surge in popularity due to the success of its anime adaptation, surpassed a cumulative circulation of 60 million copies in May 2020. As a social phenomenon, the series continues to enjoy strong popularity even after its …
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Yappari (やっぱり) Meaning: That’s what I thought. After all, Actually Romaji: Yappari Hiragana: やっぱり Katakana: ヤッパリ Kanji:/ “Also,” “Likewise” For example: ・”お父さんもそうでしたが、息子さんもやっぱりお医者さんですか。”(Otousanmo soudeshitaga musukosanmo yappari oisyasandesuka) “Your father was like that too, but is your son also a doctor.” “その日も十時ごろからやっぱりきのうのように暑くなりました。”(Sonohimo juujigorokara yappari kinounoyouni atsukunarimashita) “On that day, it got …
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Sokode (そこで) Meaning: Therefore, So, There Romaji: Sokode Hiragana: そこで Katakana: ソコデ Kanji:其処で Expression:Sokode desune (そこでですね) Expression:Sokodesa (そこでさ) Expression:Sugusokode (すぐそこで) Given the preceding, it leads to the following Sokode is a conjunction that receives the previous content and leads to the following content. For example: ・”私は色々意見された、そこで私は考えた”(Watashiwa iroiroiken sareta、sokode watashiwa kangaeta) …
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Kotsu (こつ) Meaning: Trick, Bone Romaji: Kotsu Hiragana: こつ Katakana: コツ Kanji:骨,忽 The knack for handling things effectively “Kotsu” is most commonly used to refer to the knack or know-how for handling things effectively, similar to the meaning of “trick.” When using “kotsu” in a sentence, it is typically written …
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Betsuni (べつに) Meaning: Nothing, Whatever, I don’t care! Romaji: Betsuni Hiragana: べつに Katakana: ベツニ Kanji:別に Expression:Betsuni Doudemoii (別にどうでもいい) Expression:Betsuni Kyouminai(別に興味ない) Expression:Betsuni Taishitakotonai(別にたいしたことない) “Betsuni” is a phrase used when someone is asked something and responds in a somewhat offensively apathetic way, saying something like “it doesn’t matter to me” or “I’m …
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Sasuga (さすが) Meaning: I knew it!, Impressive! Romaji: Sasuga Hiragana: さすが Katakana: サスガ Kanji:流石 “Sasuga” is a word that expresses admiration for someone who has achieved results that meet or exceed expectations. It is written with the kanji character “流石.” “Sasuga” is not only a compliment meaning “excellent” or …
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Movie “Detective Conan Kurogane no Submarine” 26th version The latest work of the movie “Detective Conan,” the 26th movie series “Kurogane no Submarine,” will be released on Friday, April 14, 2023. “Detective Conan” is a constant stream of hot news, with the manga by author Gosho Aoyama reaching 102 …
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