Nihongo Riddles
Japanese is difficult, isn’t it? Hiragana, katakana, kanji, honorific expressions, polite language…
But hidden within all that are ‘magical words’ that reflect the Japanese spirit.
In this category, we will explore ‘Why are Japanese people like this?’ through the lens of the Japanese language.
Wondrous! Why do Japanese people use ‘sumimasen’ so much?
Does ‘sumimasen’ mean ‘I'm sorry’? Have you ever heard Japanese people say ‘sumimasen’ repeatedly? Even when they don't seem to be angry or need to...
Terrific! Why do Japanese people say ‘Itadakimasu’?
What is ‘Itadakimasu’? Have you ever seen Japanese people clasp their hands together before eating? In Japan, people always say ‘Itadakimasu’ before...