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『Children of the Sea』The first movie theme song by Kenshi Yonezu

Kenshi Yonezu, a 28-year-old singer-songwriter, has been chosen to perform the theme song for the animated film “Kaiju No Kid” (directed by Ayumu Watanabe, to be released on June 7th). The song, “The Ghost of the Sea” (undecided), will be Yonezu’s first movie theme song and is expected to be …

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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 / うち / ウチ) in Japanese

What Does “Uchi” Mean in Japanese? For more everyday Japanese words that change meaning by context, see our Japanese Slang & Everyday Words guide, including romaji, natural translations, and usage notes. If you study Japanese for even a short time, you’ll notice the word uchi (うち / 内 / 家) …

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Numbers in Japanese: The Complete Beginner Guide (Counting, Pronunciation & Counters)

Learning numbers in Japanese opens doors to everyday communication — ordering food, reading prices, scheduling trains, and understanding culture. This guide teaches the basics step-by-step with charts, pronunciation tips, counters, dates, time, and cultural nuances beginners usually miss. By the end, you’ll be able to: Count from 1 to 1,000,000 …

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What Does “Kakkoii” (かっこいい) Mean in Japanese? Full Guide with Examples

Kakkoii (かっこいい) is one of the most useful adjectives in Japanese. It can mean cool, stylish, handsome, or impressive depending on the situation. You’ll hear it in everyday conversation, anime, music, and social media whenever people admire something or someone. What Does Kakkoii (かっこいい) Mean? For more casual Japanese words …

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Yatsuhashi: A Unique and Flavorful Souvenir from Kyoto

Walk into any souvenir shop in Kyoto and you’ll almost always find neatly arranged boxes of triangle-shaped sweets. These are yatsuhashi (八ツ橋), one of Kyoto’s most iconic and beloved confections. For many travelers, yatsuhashi becomes “that one sweet from Kyoto”—the fragrance of cinnamon, the soft bite of the dough, and …

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