Tag: Language
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...