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Learn Japan in 30-second reels

Real phrases for the konbini, the restaurant, the train — each with romaji and English, ready to use the second you land.

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The Fireworks Start at Seven. That Riverbank Was Claimed at Noon. Intermediate ▶

The Fireworks Start at Seven. That Riverbank Was Claimed at Noon.

basho-tori · claiming a spot in advance

cultural-explainer #japanesesummer

It Is 36 Degrees and She Just Threw a Bucket of Water at the Pavement. She Is Not Cleaning. Survival ▶

It Is 36 Degrees and She Just Threw a Bucket of Water at the Pavement. She Is Not Cleaning.

uchimizu · sprinkling water to cool the street

Cultural Shock #japanesesummer

The Noodles Are Sliding Down a Bamboo Pipe. Nobody Told You the Rules. Beginner ▶

The Noodles Are Sliding Down a Bamboo Pipe. Nobody Told You the Rules.

kore, dō yatte tabemasu ka · How do I eat this?

Food + Language #japanesesummer

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'. Survival ▶

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'.

kirei · beautiful / pretty (also: clean)

word-of-the-day #japanesesummer

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