Many Japanese learners are taught that: “こんにちは (konnichiwa) = hello” This translation is not exactly wrong, but it is not completely accurate either. In real Japanese conversations, konnichiwa does not work exactly the same way as the English word “hello.” [ad-in-article] English “Hello” Works Almost Anytime In English, people can say “hello” in the morning, … [Read more...] about Why “Konnichiwa” Isn’t Exactly the Same as “Hello”
5 Ways Japanese People Say “Thank You” in Real Life
Most Japanese learners quickly learn the word arigato (ありがとう) as the Japanese equivalent of “thank you.” However, real Japanese conversations are a little more complicated than that. Depending on the situation, Japanese speakers use several different expressions to show gratitude naturally. In fact, some of the most common “thank you” expressions in Japanese do not … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Japanese People Say “Thank You” in Real Life