A Guide to Business Japanese: Avoid Sounding Rude During a Job Interview or Meeting
Even non-Japanese people proficient in conversational Japanese often struggle with the polite “teineigo” or the honorific “keigo” forms…
100 Japanese Computer Terms Every Software Engineer in Japan Needs to Know
Working in a Japanese workplace can be challenging enough by itself but add to that a slew of technical IT-related words, and it can be easy to get lost. This article aims to serve as a reference or study guide for some of the most important Japanese words that every software engineer needs to know.
“Kowai,” “Kawaii,” and other Japanese Words That People Frequently Confuse
Japanese is a difficult language! Even putting kanji aside, there are many words that sound very similar but have very different meanings (kawaii vs. kowai, for example). This article will introduce 10 common mix-ups that often confuse Japanese-learners as well as tips for avoiding the mistake.
12 Important Phrases to Know Before You Enter a Japanese Convenience Store (And How to Respond to Them!)
If you live in Japan, you will likely be visiting the convenience store on a regular basis. For…