In Japan, names have historically been written using kanji (Chinese characters), with some names also incorporating hiragana or katakana, and even a mix of kanji and kana. Traditional names tend to use kun'yomi (native Japanese) kanji readings, though many given names and surnames use on'yomi...
) Casual:“What’s your name?”“Ken Tanaka.” 「名前は何ですか?」「田中健です。」(“Namae wa nan desu ka?”“Tanaka Ken desu.”)It’s important to note that in Japan, people often call each other by their last names. Because of this, when someone introduces themselves, they will...
Founded in 1949 by Kihachiro Onitsuka, ASICS has grown to become one of the leading names in the world of sportswear, above all for its range of footwear. The name ASICS is an acronym of the Latin phrase: anima sana in corpore sano, meaning “healthy soul in a healthy body”, referring...
Doumo arigatou (gozaimasu)[doh-mo a-ri-gah-toh goh-zah-i-mas]- thank you (very much). Close friends would probably just say "arigatou" to each other, but if you're feeling very thankful, like they've just done some real big favor for you, then you would most likely use this who...
Popular Names for the Japanese Spitz If you’re still struggling to come up with a good dog name, then you might want to consider the following options: Sammy Molly Kishi Sasha Lady Juno Yoshi Loki Satoshi SashaView all 46 animals that start with J Share on: What's the right dog for...
The Yamanote Line game is a popular drinking game in which a group of friends go around in a circle on the train. They clap in tune and say the names of stations on the Yamanote line aloud. If you can’t think of something to say, or if you repeat something that’s already been ...
Generally speaking, using given names in English is okay, or not rude. But in formal or business situations, it's safe to use family names with an honorific title such as Mr. Ms. or -san, -sama. If you speak in Japanese, I think using given names, withou
If you decide to split up and meet again later, choose a very, very recognizable shop/place as the rendez-vous. Because there are so many people in Japan, it can be difficult to find your friends in the crowd. You'll also be surprised to find many shops in the anthill that are on...
The OSRD and its field office were directed by renowned names in science. Bush, who had been a dean and vice president at MIT and an early researcher in analog computers, became a visionary of information technology. The physicist Karl Compton, the brother of the Nobel laureate Arthur ...
The only people you can call by their first names are little children, your siblings, cousins, friends from early childhood, and people you met in bars. If you're a woman, you don't go to the beach topless. A hotel room has a private bath. On the other hand, traditional Japanese...