Gakuu – Learn Real Japanese

Category: Unusual

  • Curious Katakana Words 1

    Curious Katakana Words 1

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    Michael
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    The Japanese language has a smattering of quirky expressions. At first glance, their meanings can often elude us. This is especially so with Katakana words, as they often contain elements from foreign languages, as well as mixtures of slang and even current, trending terms.

  • Carnivorous Girls and Herbivorous Boys

    Carnivorous Girls and Herbivorous Boys

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    Michael
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    Are traditional gender identities changing? It seems like it might be the case if we examine buzzwords from Japan. Popular a couple of years ago, the so-called 肉食女子 and 草食男子 – carnivorous girls and herbivorous boys – paint a very different picture to the traditional idea of assertive men and shy women.