Articles and insights about Japanese slang, language learning, and culture.
Usami's casual 'ari da' in Jujutsu Kaisen: Modulo — what this little phrase actually means, and why Japanese people lean on vague approval like this.
Why there's no direct Japanese translation for 'what's up' — and what people actually say instead.
A native Japanese speaker breaks down whether the names in Jujutsu Kaisen are common, rare, or completely made up.
Words you hear in anime all the time but will get you weird looks if you use them in real life.
