Japanese Language

Perhaps you've seen some anime or Japanese drama shows and have heard the term "senpai" (先輩) more than a few times. Your friends who don't even understand Japanese may also have heard of this word. If you've seen it with subtitles, you have likely been able to understand the meaning. However, we're here to clarify what it means and how you can use it. What exactly do you mean … [Read more...] about The Meaning Of ‘Senpai’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese

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 to … [Read more...] about The Meaning of ‘Sensei’ And How To Use It Properly In Japanese