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Useful Common Japanese Phrases and Words

Knowing the basic Japanese phrases commonly used in daily communication is extremely helpful if you plan to stay in Japan. These phrases will be handy even if you visit Japan, especially for business. Most of these common Japanese phrases for day-to-day conversation are not just for communication but reflect the deep-rooted cultural values of Japanese society. Therefore, learning and using

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Kanji for “Going Out” or “To Exit”: 出

The Japanese kanji for “going out” (to go out), “to leave,” “to exit”, or “to pull out” is 出. This kanji is pronounced “De” (as in “de-ru”), Da (as in “da-su”) in its kun’yomi reading, and “shutsu” or “sui” in its on’yomi reading. The Kanji 出 is constructed with 5 strokes, and it is part of the JLPT N5 syllabus

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Kanji for Heart: 心 (Kokoro)

The Japanese kanji for “Heart” is 心. The Kunyomi or the Japanese pronunciation of the Kanji 心 is Kokoro (こころ), and the Onyomi (Chinese) pronunciation is “shin” (シン). Heart’s Kanji is constructed with 4 strokes. This Kanji is a part of the JLPT N4 syllabus (please check the list of JLPT N4 kanji). In Japanese schools, this Kanji is taught

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Kanji for Hand (手)

The Japanese kanji for “hand” is 手 (read as “te”). This kanji is pronounced “te” or “ta” in its kun’yomi reading and “shu” in its on’yomi reading. Hand’s Kanji is constructed with 4 strokes. This Kanji is a part of the JLPT N4 syllabus (please check the list of JLPT N4 kanji) and is taught in grade 1 in Japanese

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Kanji for Big or Large (大, ō, Dai, or Tai)

The Japanese kanji for “big” or “large” is 大. The Kanji 大 is constructed with 3 strokes. It is part of the JLPT N5 syllabus (please check the JLPT N5 Kanji list). In Japanese schools, this Kanji is taught in grade 1. This article will discuss the origin of the Kanji for “Big” and easy ways to remember it. We

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Kanji for Book (本, Hon, Moto, or Pon)

The kanji for “book” is “本“. In modern usage, 本 primarily signifies “book.” However, the Kanji 本 also denotes the origin or basis of something and can also mean “origin,” “basis,” “main,” or “true,” depending on context. The book’s Kanji is constructed with 4 strokes. It is part of the JLPT N5 syllabus (please check the list of JLPT N5

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Kanji for Forest of Jungle (森, Mori)

The kanji for forest or jungle in Japanese is 森 (mori). This character is essentially a visual representation of a forest. The Kunyomi or the Japanese pronunciation of the Kanji 森 is mori (もり), and the Onyomi (Chinese) pronunciation is shin (シン). Forest’s Kanji is constructed with 12 strokes. It is a part of the JLPT N2 syllabus. In Japanese

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Kanji for Grove or Group of Trees (林, Hayashi)

The Japanese kanji for “grove”, a “group of trees,” or “small woodland” is 林. The Kunyomi or the Japanese pronunciation of the Kanji 林 is “hayashi” (はやし), and the Onyomi (Chinese) pronunciation is “rin” (リン). Grove’s Kanji is constructed with 8 strokes. This Kanji is a part of the JLPT N2 syllabus. In Japanese schools, this Kanji is taught in

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Kanji for Tree or Wood (木, Ki)

The Japanese kanji for “tree” is 木. The Kunyomi or the Japanese pronunciation of the Kanji 木 is “ki” (き) or “ko” (こ), and the Onyomi (Chinese) pronunciation is “boku” (ボク) or “moku” (モク). In compounded words, the pronunciation is often changed to “gi,” “moku,” “boku,” “ko,” or “mo.” An example of such words that most foreigners know is the

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