Arigatou gozaimasu versus arigatou gozaimashita : Expressing thank you in Japanese
Some foreigners asked us what is the difference beteween arigatou gozaimasu versus arigatou gozaimashita? Arigatou gozaimashita （ありがとうございました）” is used if something has already been done for you. It refers to something that has been done in the past. Arigatou...
Buying hot beverages from Japanese vending machine
Can’t stand this winter and need something to warm you up? Let’s buy some hot beverages from your nearby vending machine. It is very simple and affordable! Just make sure that you press the right button! You have to find the beverages with the following...
Word of the day: Negaeri wo utsu
寝返りを打つ・寝返りをする negaeri wo utsu or negaeri wo suru (more likely to be used during conversation) Definition He/she rolls...
Raising kid while working in Japan
I am working as a researcher at Japanese research institution. What concerns me and my husband the most is the nature of our working situation. Our job is not permanent, so we will always need to renew our contract every one, three or five years. So we always have a...Unlock The Hidden Secret of Feng Shui for Apartment
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