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Present Tense: Grammatically Correct Japanese Gift Giving
With the season of giving upon us, GaijinPot presents a guide to the different words for delivering presents.
By Matthew Coslett on December 22, 2017
Losing My Religion: Using the Words of Worship in Japanese
Gaijinpot discovers that talking about religion is even more complicated than expected.
By Matthew Coslett on December 12, 2017
Ain’t Misbehavin’: Japanese Terms for Rudeness (and Worse)
Navigating the world of Japanese etiquette can be tricky without knowing some of the words that are associated with good and bad manners in Japan.
By Matthew Coslett on November 28, 2017
Suicide Squad: Reasonable Rent and Apartment ‘Incidents’
One of the cheapest ways to rent new digs in Japan is to look for “incident” apartments. Gaijinpot presents a guide to these pads and the benefits — or horrors — that await.
By Matthew Coslett on November 15, 2017
Cape Fear: Japanese Phrases for Fright
Japanese has many words for fear. By learning them, learners can gain a greater understanding of what makes this nation tick.
By Matthew Coslett on October 16, 2017
‘Koto’: The Easiest and Trickiest Grammar Point in Japanese
Mastering the use of こと and の can be a challenge for beginners and advanced students alike.
By Matthew Coslett on September 27, 2017
Whatcha Gonna Do: Japanese Words for The War on Bugs
If you’re losing the war on bugs in your apartment, Gaijinpot provides you with the weapons to turn the tide in your next battle.
By Matthew Coslett on September 15, 2017
Party Line: Having a Good Time with Your Japanese
Your first drinking party may seem intimidating, but it is also a great chance to have some fun with your Japanese.
By Matthew Coslett on August 31, 2017
The Rainbow Bridge
With LGBTQ issues becoming an increasingly important part of Japan’s modern identity, GaijinPot looks at some of the words associated with the community.
By Matthew Coslett on August 16, 2017
You’ve Got Mail: Surprising Japanese Netspeak Verbs
Email Japanese uses a lot of special verbs in unique and interesting ways. Gaijinpot investigates some of the unusual ones typically found in Japanese internet terms.
By Matthew Coslett on July 28, 2017
Laundry Day: Mastering Your Washing Machine
When you first arrive in Japan, some of the biggest challenges can be the simplest things — like doing laundry. Gaijinpot guides you all the way from starting your washing machine to its advanced features.
By Matthew Coslett on July 13, 2017
The Terminal: Airport Japanese
When knowing certain Japanese air travel terms may be the difference between catching or missing your flight, it’s worth spending some time to master airport vocabulary before your trip.
By Matthew Coslett on June 29, 2017
Inside Job: Talking about The Intricacies of Investing in Japanese
Talking about investing in Japanese can be intimidating however with salaries constantly fluctuating, long-term stayers will want to familiarize themselves with some of the words and concepts.