The most famous Japanese word students learn first is 先生. This is because many people travel to Japan to study or teach Japanese and encounter the word daily. 先生 usually attaches to the family name. Yamada-sensei would be how you refer to a teacher named ‘First name’ Yamada. However, Japanese people know that foreigners use their first names, so ‘sensei’ is usually attached … [Read more...] about The Meaning of ‘Sensei’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese
Where Are The Murderers Of Junko Furuta Now?
It would be hard for you to believe if someone told you a horror story about how a 17-year-old girl was abducted, raped, tortured, humiliated, and was a lot of horrible acts through the minds of 4 other teen boys. However, a real tragedy happened to Junko Furuta almost half a century ago. It took three more months to find the four culprits after she was killed. Most of them … [Read more...] about Where Are The Murderers Of Junko Furuta Now?
How to describe pain to your Japanese doctor
The word itai meaning “painful” is one of the first words one picks up living in Japan. That versatile little word can be used in nearly all situations, but one visit to the doctor and it quickly becomes apparent that a much more nuanced vocabulary is necessary for describing pain. Consider when a doctor or dentist asks you to describe your pain in English. They might ask if … [Read more...] about How to describe pain to your Japanese doctor
Microplastics Found in Clouds Impacting Climate, Japanese Study Reveals
Japanese scientists have discovered the presence of microplastics in clouds, shedding light on a potentially impactful yet poorly understood aspect of climate change. In a study published in the journal Environmental Chemistry Letters, Japanese researchers embarked on an ambitious mission to collect water from the mists surrounding Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama. Their objective … [Read more...] about Microplastics Found in Clouds Impacting Climate, Japanese Study Reveals
Why Japanese Wives Are Taking Loud Husbands to Court
Sleep is a necessity, not a luxury, in Japan. Rest is considered sacred due to the demands of long workdays, cramped living quarters, and cultural norms surrounding harmony. However, what occurs when that tranquility is disturbed by snoring? Unbelievably, Japanese wives have started suing their sleep deprived husbands, claiming that too much snoring is a valid reason for … [Read more...] about Why Japanese Wives Are Taking Loud Husbands to Court