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Random Kanji Knowledge: Kibou
Kanji compound: kibou. Made up of: 希 = rare/uncommon 望 = wish/desire Together, you get kibou (きぼう) for hope. These days, hope has been something I have been believing in, at least in the sense that...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Ryouri
Cooking has become one of my go-to hobbies I do when I need to let some stress out. It’s very relaxing for me to take out my frustrations by channeling it into a dish I am preparing. I don’t claim to...
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Things Fandubbers Do That I Love … (Part 1)
OK, so as of recent, I’ve heard a lot going around the grapevine in regards to ” things I hate when youtaites (utaites), fandubbers, cover artists … blah blah blah. And although I love these things as...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Ongaku
Wow, it sure has been awhile since I did a Random Kanji Knowledge post. ざんねん! Nonetheless, I feel that this very cute picture of Imoristar‘s original character, drawn by Ennalissia, deserved some...
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我が魂!
Nhan-Fiction Note: If you’re playing a children’s card game WITHOUT this much enthusiasm, you’re doing it wrong. Video Translation: “I release Hope Ray and Damage Mage for an Advance Summon! When...
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In Space
Nhan-Fiction Note: Watching anime is a very good way for me to retain and remember my knowledge of the Japanese language. I can actually understand most of the things in this particular video simply...
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Thunderclap
English Translation (by Gendou) There’s no change reflected in my clean eyes along the roadside Running through mach-50 dreams A whirlwind has coiled around my wrists Making a vow to the wounds I got...
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Future
Translated Lyrics In this unnamed place with the opened flower of impulse A quiet beginning is told The goals of your youth seek after a definite heat It’ll release a signal into this sky With the...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Kandou
Time to learn some kanji! Today’s kanji compound is 感動 (kandou), which is pronounced like con-doh. 感 represents emotion/sensation. 動 means motion/movement. As a result, 感動 thus refers to being moved...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Haha
Random Kanji Knowledge time! First off, a happy 母の日 (Mother’s Day) to you all! 母, which can be pronounced “haha” and has different readings when combined with other things (such as お母さん okaasan),...
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Natural Image
Nhan-Fiction Note: Love Live! School Idol Project is a really cute anime! Filed under: Anime Recommendation Tagged: Anime, Asian, Cute, Japanese, Language, Love Live! School Idol Project, Nice,...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Hontou
Random Kanji Knowledge time! Today’s kanji is 本当, which is read hontou (ho-n-toe). 本当 can mean truth/reality or (really). 本 is the kanji for book, as in the paperback thing you read at the library. 当...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Unmei
Random Kanji Knowledge time! Today’s kanji is 運命, which is read as unmei (oon-may). 運命 means fate/destiny. 運 can refer to stuff like “luck” or “motion,” as in movement. For instance, 運動 (undou) means...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Chichi
Random Kanji Knowledge time! Today’s kanji is 父, which is read as chichi. 父 means father. If you use your imagination, you can think of the 父 symbol as two crossing “hammers” that represent a...
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Anime Recommendation: Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru
English Translation of Lyrics In this bright room, I wait for the thaw you bring When I wake up, I see a box None see it as I do The snow turned my heart a milky white, which scatters the cold...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Natsu
Random Kanji Knowledge time! Today’s kanji is 夏, which is read as natsu (knot-sue). 夏 means summer. It’s summertime, after all! The stroke order for 夏 is shown below. Have a wonderful 夏, everyone!...
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Wonder Zone
Nhan-Fiction Note: Love Live! School Idol Project is really awesome! English Translation of Lyrics Wonder zone I was called to you and came running Without a doubt a mysterious dream is beginning Hi!...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Hanabi
Random Kanji Knowledge time! Today’s kanji is 花火, which is read as hanabi (ha-nah-bee). 花火 means fireworks. 花 is the kanji for flower. 火 represents fire (notice the flame sparks?). Combine the two...
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Pet Peeve: Writing Plurals with an Apostrophe
People make typos. Even I make typos. It’s a human thing to do. However, I do believe that it is important for individuals to make an effort to cut down on silly typos that make grammar...
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Random Kanji Knowledge: Tegami
Random Kanji Knowledge time! Today’s kanji is 手紙, which is read as tegami (teh-gah-me). 手紙 means letter, as in something you write out and send in the mail. 手 is the kanji for hand. 紙 refers to paper....
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