Language | WELL SAID Jun 30, 2020
Don't get panicked when learning how to use 'oro-oro'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The words "oro-oro" and "atafuta" are used in a panic, but the former is used when you're at a loss of what to do.
Language | WELL SAID Dec 3, 2019
Add a touch of sparkle to your Japanese holiday vocabulary
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The "gira-gira" of the hot summer sun's glare gives way to the "kira-kira" of festive lights decorating the streets for the holidays.
Language | WELL SAID Jun 17, 2019
Speak Japanese smoothly by mastering the difference between 'sara-sara' and 'zara-zara'
by Akemi Tanahashi and Hitomi Tashiro
The onomatopoeic terms "sara-sara" and "zara-zara" both refer to textures, but do you know which is soft and which is coarse?
Language | BILINGUAL Mar 25, 2019
To differentiate a 'piri-piri' throat from a 'muzu-muzu' one, you'll have to know your onomatopoeia
by Paul Dargan
If you ever want to take a break from grammar and reading when studying Japanese, dive into the world of "giongo" and "gitaigo."