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The Social Particles: Understanding よ (yo) and ね (ne) When you start learning Japanese, you quickly notice…
The ‘But’ Particles が and けど When you want to connect two clauses where the second part…
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A visit to an Okonomiyaki-ya (お好み焼き屋) is a journey into the heart of Japanese comfort food. These…
Step away from the specialized worlds of ramen and sushi, and you’ll find the heart of everyday…