Japanese language expressions

JOI staff introduce useful and interesting Japanese expressions.

You're Pulling My What?! In Japan...

You are pulling my leg!

Believe it or not, there is a similar phrase in Japanese, but does it mean what you think it means?

In Tune With Japanese

Using idioms in Japanese is a really effective way to make your Japanese language sound really impressive.

Your Perfect Humble Japanese

Japanese is a very respectful language.You can choose to either honor the person you are speaking to, Or you can also humble yourself when speaking.

Learn an extremely curious Kanji

Japanese is a language with 3 writing methods. Kanji is one of the methods. It is derived from Chinese characters.

Can you guess the reading for this Kanji?

A prying Japanese phrase for you

Have you met some nosey neighbors? Do you have any relatives that ask prying personal questions?

Your Japanese Phrase : Forgive and Forget

Have you fallen out with a Japanese friend, and then made up later? Here is a great phrase to memorize!

An immature Japanese idiom for you

Japanese language has a lot of idioms - some are very similar to English ones or have roots in different cultures.

An Adopted Japanese Condiment For You!

Did you know that Tartar sauce is a beloved condiment in Japan? Can you guess the way Japanese pronounce it in Katakana?

A good night's sleep - Japanese style

Do you usually get a good night's sleep? There are many ways to express this in Japanese. his style of expression is often tested in the JLPT examinations.

A quintessential Japanese phrase

Japanese people are a bundle of contradictions.

Noodles! But what is this?

Have you ever eaten Ramen noodles? This delicacy has become popular outside and inside Japan and China.

Cozy Up with Our Baby Hands Quiz

Calling all Baby Enthusiasts!

Tomorrow is another day!

We use a lot of idioms in Japanese. It is a way to sound interesting and philosophical.

What Kind of Day? Can You Guess this Japanese Idiom?

The Japanese language has some really interesting vocabulary words that are very expressive !

Cute Japanese face phrase

Have you ever noticed that some people never seem to age?
Can you guess how to say this in Japanese?

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