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Anya: “Waku-Waku!” Meaning & Examples – SPYxFAMILY
<Anya from SPYxFAMILY> (Japanese)"スパイ... ミッション... わくわく!" (Romaji)"supai... misshon... waku-waku!" (Egnlish)"A spy... mission... So exciting!" What does “わくわく(Waku-waku)” mean? わくわく: exciting The Japanese word わくわく(Waku Waku) is a...

Senpai Meaning: What Does “Senpai” Mean?
Let's learn the meaning of the Japanese word "Senpai" (先輩(せんぱい)). Meaning of Senpai Definition: Senpai (先輩(せんぱい)) is someone who is senior to you in a group or organization such as a school or company.Common Phrases with the word...

10 Japanese Swear Words You Should Avoid
Hi all Japanese learners! In Anime or manga, some characters speak swear words casually. It may be difficult to tell especially for beginners. Here we have the top 10 Japanese swear words from Anime that you should avoid using in real...

Anime Quotes in Japanese: (2022) Best 5 Quotes of All Time
Let's Learn Anime Quotes in Japanese! One of the reasons why Anime is loved by a lot of people around the world is that there are many quotes that will enrich your life in many ways. You are here because you think it would be cool to know...

10 Useful Japanese Anime Words You Should Know
If you are really into Anime and maybe wanna try learning Japanese, Let's start from here! In this article, you will see the top 10 Japanese words frequently used in Anime that you can also use in real life!1. Senpai (先輩)(センパイ Meaning:...

Onmyoji Meaning: What is Onmyoji? History and Magics
Let's learn about “Onmyoji.” We are going to learn what exactly the meaning of Onmyoji is, the history of Onmyoji & the famous Onmyoji in Japanese history, and what kind of magic & spell they were able to use. You might have seen...

“Deku” Meaning in Japanese ~ My Hero Academia
Deku (Izuku Midoriya) from My Hero Academia is one of the most popular characters in the recent anime community. Some of you may wonder what Deku means and why he is called "Deku" although his real name is Izuku Midoriya? In this article,...

How to Learn Japanese from Anime
Hi All Language Learners! Welcome to ShoTora! This is the website where you can find the most enjoyable way to Learn Japanese! Japanese is one of the hardest languages to learn for many, but it is also a language with huge amounts of...

Best 10 Anime to Learn Japanese
Hello, Welcome to ShoTora! This is a Website where you can find the most entertaining ways to learn Japanese! I have heard a lot of people saying “I want to learn Japanese from Anime but I don’t know which Anime I should choose…” As a...

What is Tsundere? Examples, Pros and Cons
Meaning of Tsundere "Tsundere (ツンデレ)" is a Japanese term to explain someone who is acting cold in the beginning but gradually showing a warm, sweet, and lovely side over time.Read the post below to learn more about "Tsundere"<Table of...

Can You Learn Japanese by Watching Anime?
Hello! This is ShoTora.net, the website where you can find the most entertaining ways to Learn Japanese! Learning a language from Video content is a very effective way to learn. Because it has visuals with audio, it helps your brain...

Ski & Snowboard in Japan ~ what is it like?
For ski or snowboard lovers, Japan is know for one of the best ski areas on Earth to experience the best powder snow. Every winter, there are lots of skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to visit Japanese mountains. Ski Season...