Japanese Explained by a Japanese

Nervous about ordering food in Japan? Learn 8 essential Japanese phrases for restaurants, from calling staff to paying the bill. Simple, real phrases from a Japanese local to help you order smoothly and confidently.

Struggling at Japanese convenience stores? Learn 9 essential phrases for 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart. From ‘Do you need a bag?’ to ‘Heat it?’, these real phrases from a Japanese local will make checkout fast and stress-free.

Traveling by train in Japan? Learn 8 essential Japanese phrases for buying tickets, asking directions, and getting help. From ‘sumimasen’ to ‘onegaishimasu,’ these tips from a Japanese local will make your trip smooth and stress-free!

Traveling to Japan? Learn 12 essential Japanese phrases with real-life tips from a Japanese person! From greetings to asking for directions, master polite phrases like arigatou, sumimasen, and onegaishimasu to make your trip smooth and enjoyable.

Discover Japanese words that don’t exist in English. Learn their meanings, cultural context, and how they are used in real conversations.

What Is “Reading the Air” in Japan? Meaning, Examples, and Cultural Insight. Do you have to read the air? We will explore that question.

Why are Japanese people so polite? Learn the cultural, psychological, and communication reasons behind Japanese politeness and indirect language.

Japanese people are often said to value politeness. So what kind of behavior is considered polite, and what is considered rude? Let’s learn about the words that Japanese people may perceive as rude.