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Read More »Understanding “Hontōni” (本当に): The Japanese Word for “Really” and Why It Matters
Hey there, have you ever had one of those moments where a friend drops a bombshell—like “I just quit my job to travel the world”—and your immediate reaction is a wide-eyed “Really?” It’s that mix of surprise, curiosity, and a dash of skepticism that makes conversations feel alive. Well, in …
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