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Oct 6, 20204 min read

Meaning of “すみません/Sumimasen” and how and when to use it

すみません is a word that has three meanings: Apology, Appreciation, and Request. The phrase すみません is used in situations where you apologize...

Sep 29, 20202 min read

Is it rude to address someone with “あなた/Anata”? In that case, how should we call people?

There are many Japanese words that address “you” with different levels of politeness. This article will focus on the use of “あなた/Anata”...

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Sep 16, 20204 min read

The difference between 「なんで；nande」,「どうして;doushite」, and 「なぜ;naze」"Why"

This article’s topic is なんで(nande) ,どうして (doushite), and なぜ (naze) which are translated as “Why?” or “How?”. It is one of the common...

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