Meaning of Ja: Then Synonym:Dewa(では),Sorenaraba(それならば),Jaa(じゃあ) Shows that the latter happens in response to the former. Politeness Dewa = Sorenaraba < Jaa = Ja In the example sentences below, you can substitute Dewa, Sorenaraba, and Jaa with varying degrees of politeness instead of Ja. Examples: “Watashiwa ikanai” (彼は行かない) “Jaa bokugaikou” (じゃ、僕が行こう) …
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Meaning and how to use “Sa.” Final particle – put at the end of the sentence Express one’s intention to remind oneself while confirming one’s judgment. Examples: “Bokuni datte dekirusa” (僕にだってできるさ) “Even I can do it.” She is expressing a feeling of giving up in a somewhat indifferent tone, saying …
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What is Tsutenkaku Tower? About history and architecture Standing at a towering 103 meters, Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka’s Naniwa ward is a must-see tourist attraction. Initially built in 1912, it was the tallest building in Western Japan and was hailed as a symbol of Osaka, serving as a commercial facility, …
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Japan’s Longest Gondola, the Naeba Dragon Dora [Naeba Ski Resort 2023] Naeba Ski Resort will offer a new greenery sightseeing operation on the Naeba Dragondola from Saturday, April 29, 2023, to Sunday, June 18, 2023. The “Naeba Dragondola” is a gondola that boasts Japan’s longest distance of 5,481 meters, connecting …
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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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