But even though it looks like the laziest translation job ever, it might be justified.
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With the imperial Heisei era over and the Reiwa period just beginning, this is the phrase to use.
The new era name doesn’t have any of the kanji characters for “Shinzo Abe,” but some people saw the politician’s name all the same.
Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
There’s a beautiful reason why the kanji for cherry blossoms looks the way it does, and remembering it makes the character a snap to write.
Eat up, kids! Also, be aware that sometimes mommies and daddies sleep around.
Wolverine actor owes much of his fame to his handsome face and bulging muscles, but it’s his heart and his voice that are captivating fans.
Come for the twist ending, stay for a useful Japanese vocabulary lesson.
Say hello to the Four Heavenly Kings of Center Listening.
Meanings show hope for bold boys, beautiful girls in list of the most popular names of the Heisei era.
It’s not fire, and it’s not food, but every Japanese person immediately understands the symbol that has the rest of the world scratching their heads.
Linguistics professor explains the centuries-old background of the omnipresent anime and manga verbal tic.
Cashier follows customer’s request to the letter but still gives him the last thing he expected.
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