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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 …

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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” …

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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

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Meaning of Uchi (家/内/ウチ) in Japanese

Inside Meaning: Inside Romaji: Uchi Hiragana: うち Katakana: ウチ Kanji: 内 ・内側に並んでください Uchigawa Ni Narande Kudasai. “Please line up inside.” ・歯の内側 Ha No Uchigawa “Inside the tooth.” Home Meaning:Home Romaji: Uchi Hiragana: うち Katakana: ウチ Kanji: 家 ・家に来なよー! Uchi Ni Kinayo! “Come home!” ・イチローの家はめちゃくちゃ大きい Ichiro No Uchi Ha Mecha Kucha …

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Numbers in Japanese

Numerals Sino-Japanese Native Japanese  0 零(rei) 1 一 (ichi) 一つ(hitotsu) 2 二(ni) 二つ(futatsu) 3 三(san) 三つ(mittsu) 4 四(yon/shi) 四つ(yottsu) 5 五(go) 五つ(itsutsu) 6 六(roku) 六つ(muttsu) 7 七(nana/shichi) 七つ(nanatsu) 8 八(hachi) 八つ(yattsu) 9 九(kyū/ku) 九つ(kokonotsu) 10 十(tō) 十つ(tō) 11 十一(jū ichi) 12 十二(jū ni) 13 十三(jū san) 14 十四(jū yon) 15 十五(jū …

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Meaning of Kakkoii (かっこいい) in Japanese

Adjective cool-looking/handsome かっこいい = 格好いい(Kakkouii) ・あの人、かっこいいね! Ano Hito Kakkoii Ne! ・かっこいい車 Kakkoii Kuruma ・かっこいい曲をきく Kakkoii Kyoku Wo Kiku Synonyms ・イケメン Ikemen ・かっこええ Kakkoee ・かっけえ Kakkee ・ハンサム Hansamu

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Yatsuhashi: A Unique and Flavorful Souvenir from Kyoto

What is Yatsuhashi? Yatsuhashi is said to have been invented by a Kyoto confectioner in the late 17th century. Its name is derived from the shape of the confection, which resembles a bridge called Yatsuhashi in Kyoto. It was originally made with rice flour and sugar, but nowadays, many variations …

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