Differentiating Sa and Chi hiragana
I learnt basic Japanese a few years ago from a university course one semester (our teacher was native…
what are the best items you can only get in Japan? (through doorzo)
I've liked a few bits and bobs (such as danbo, who i always liked and knew as the…
Why is it so hard to find accurate translations for languages (Japanese in this case)
So I've been learning Japanese for very close to 2 years, and I actually visited for the 2025…
When to use “arigatou gozaimasu”
Hi, everyone! I’m confused which situations are appropriate to use arigatou gozaimsu. Do I use this phrase to…
rice etiquette and old cultural norms
my mom’s side is japanese and have lived here since before WW2. when i was growing up, my…
Is salvia flower has a special meaning in Japanese culture?
I was listening サルビアの花 but then I wondered why the yoshio san choosed this flower instead of any…
I need help figuring out what this dish is and how to make it!
Im part Japanese and my family who im no longer in contact with would make this every year…
How is Japanese collective culture different from other individual cultures?
How do you know Japanese is really considering person or just do it for culture reasons ? For…
Is there a reason why milk is such a common replacement for alcohol in Japanese media?
I was watching one piece and luffy was in a bar and got offered a drink but said…
Looking for some ideas/feedback for my master’s thesis. Any input at all would be greatly appreciated!
(Reposted with mod's approval) Hello! I'm looking for ideas for my master's thesis, which I'll be writing this…
Japanese social media apps
Does anyone know if there are any apps like rednote/tiktok but made in Japan and mostly in Japanese…
Weekly discussion and small questions thread
In response to user feedback, this is a recurring thread for general discussion about learning Japanese, and for…