合う (au)” and “会う (au)”
Today, I will talk about Japanese verbs “合う (au)” and “会う (au).” 合うと会う Since each verb has the same reading,
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
Month: March 2016
A Graduation Gift From My Boss
Today, my boss and his wife gave me a suit as a celebration for my graduation and my new job.
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The Latest Washing Machine
Today, I bought the latest model washing machine, and tried to install it in my apartment. 最新型の洗濯機 It is a
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2-maime and 3-maime
Today, I will introduce Japanese terms “2-maime” and “3-maime.” 二枚目と三枚目 The literal meanings of “2-maime” and “3-maime” are “a 2nd
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Higan” and “Shigan
One week centering around the spring (autumn) equinox, that is, a period from March 17th to 23rd (from September 19th
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Apartments and Mansions
There are many loanwords in Japan, and today I will talk about two of them: “アパート (apartment)” and “マンション (mansion).”
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Gas Fees in Japan
Gases are used in many Japanese lives. 日本のガス料金 The gases are divided into two major categories; city gas and propane
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Housecleaning for My Move
Today, I cleaned my house for my move of next week. 引っ越しのための大掃除 After the housecleaning, I went to a garbage
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