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Go Go Nihongo! Volume #6: Bata Bata

Recently, I’ve been bogged down with events, and haven’t had time to focus on work. In Japanese, this is referred to as “bata bata”....

Go Go Nihongo! Volume #5: Pika Pika

I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of “pika pika” from the ultra-popular anime character, Pikachu. Pikachu’s super power, Lightning Rod, is a burst of bright light,...

Go Go Nihongo! Volume #3: Niko Niko & Niya Niya

“Niko niko” and “niya niya” are used to describe smiling expressions. However, although they bear a striking resemblance in terms of pronunciation, the underlying meaning...

Go Go Nihongo! Volume #2: Koro Koro & Goro Goro

There is a Japanese nursery rhyme called: “Donguri Korokoro” (The Falling Acorn) In this song, an acorn falls off the tree and rolls into a pond....

Go Go Nihongo! Volume #1: Doki Doki

Are you a fan of Japanese comics, or as we call them, manga? Apart from the characters’ dialogues, you might have noticed lots of quirky sound...
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