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Case File 5: “Kudasai” vs. “Onegaishimasu” – Let’s Take a Deep Dive into This Mystery!

Today's CaseIn our previous Japanese language mystery, we learned about the difference between "ください (kudasai)" and "おねが...
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Case File 4: Why “Ohairi kudasai” Works but “Ohairi onegaishimasu” Doesn’t

Today's CaseOliver is waiting in the waiting room of a clinic.NurseOliverさ~ん。Oliver-san.(Oliver.)Oliverはい。Hai.(Yes.)Nurs...
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Case File 3: Is “Delicious” in Japanese Only “Oishii”? -A Japanese Food Mystery-

Today’s CaseDuring a Meal…これ、おいしい!Kore, oishii!(This is delicious!)うますぎて 飛とぶ~!Uma-sugite tobu!飛とぶ?どういう意味?"Tobu"? Dou iu ...
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Case File 2:Meaning of “2mei de omachi no 〇〇-sama” -A Japanese Restaurant Mystery-

Today's CaseAt a Restaurantstaff2めいで おまちの Oliverさま。2mei de omachi no Oliver-sama.どうぞ~。Douzo.(This way, please.)Customer ...
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Case File 1: What Does “Daijoubu desu” Really Mean? -A Japanese Convenience Store Mystery-

Today's CaseStore Staffレジぶくろは ごいりよう ですか?Do you need a plastic bag?Customer大丈夫だいじょうぶ ですDaijoubu desu.DetectiveDoes this c...