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		<title>あなた (Anata) In Japanese: Why You Should NEVER Use It</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2023 16:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[あなた (anata) means “you” in Japanese. While we use &#8220;you&#8221; all the time in English, it is not quite the case for the Japanese language.  It is better to avoid using あなた (anata) in most situations as it could come across as strange, distant, or even rude.&#160; Why is this, you ask? Let&#8217;s see why. ... <a title="あなた (Anata) In Japanese: Why You Should NEVER Use It" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/dont-use-anata-in-japanese/" aria-label="More on あなた (Anata) In Japanese: Why You Should NEVER Use It">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been in a situation you couldn&#8217;t control, and the only thing you could do was accept it? Or how about a situation where you wanted something very badly? I bet you probably experienced both of these situations in your lifetime. In these situations, the phrase しょうがない (shōganai) might really come in handy.&#160; ... <a title="What Does しょうがない (Shōganai) Mean?  A  Guide to Shōganai and Shikata Ga Nai" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/what-does-shoganai-mean/" aria-label="More on What Does しょうがない (Shōganai) Mean?  A  Guide to Shōganai and Shikata Ga Nai">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Oishya Nakiri Japanese Knife Review:  Is It Worth It?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dallen Nakamura]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you spend any time in a kitchen, you already know that a quality knife is essential. It will make cooking easier and more enjoyable. A high-quality knife should not only be sharp and durable but it should be balanced with a secure grip.&#160;&#160; In this review, I’ll take an in-depth look at the Sakai ... <a title="Oishya Nakiri Japanese Knife Review:  Is It Worth It?" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/oishya-nakiri-japanese-knife-review/" aria-label="More on Oishya Nakiri Japanese Knife Review:  Is It Worth It?">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>7 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese and How to Use It Naturally</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:32:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Japanese has many different words which have the same meaning but a completely different nuance. For example, Japanese uses a lot of keigo or honorific language. Knowing the right word to say for every situation can be difficult, especially if you need to apologize to someone.   If you need to say sorry to someone in ... <a title="7 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese and How to Use It Naturally" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/how-to-say-sorry-in-japanese/" aria-label="More on 7 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese and How to Use It Naturally">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Japanese Lessons and Resources: Advanced Students</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dallen Nakamura]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For those of you who have a pretty good understanding of Japanese, these lessons and help you with more advanced material. Also be sure to check out our intermediate level lessons, as there are lots of details in those lessons that even advanced learners never learn. Or you can check out all of our lessons ... <a title="Free Japanese Lessons and Resources: Advanced Students" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/free-japanese-lessons-advanced-students/" aria-label="More on Free Japanese Lessons and Resources: Advanced Students">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Japanese Lessons &#038; Resources for Intermediate Level Students</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you already mastered the basics of Japanese, these intermediate level lessons are for you. These lessons can help you master the difficult, but useful grammar and vocabulary you will encounter at this level. When you finish all of these lessons, be sure to check out our advanced material or feel free to browse through ... <a title="Free Japanese Lessons &#038; Resources for Intermediate Level Students" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/free-japanese-lessons-for-intermediate-level/" aria-label="More on Free Japanese Lessons &#038; Resources for Intermediate Level Students">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Free Japanese Lessons for Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Whether you know a little bit of Japanese or none at all, these beginner Japanese lessons are for you. I&#8217;ll also list the best resources you can use to help you improve your Japanese. When you master these lessons, be sure to check out our intermediate level and advanced lessons too! Or you can check ... <a title="Free Japanese Lessons for Beginners" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/free-japanese-lessons-for-beginners/" aria-label="More on Free Japanese Lessons for Beginners">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>8 Best Japanese Books for Beginners</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dallen Nakamura]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; The books in this list are for someone who is at a beginner level of Japanese.  A beginner level of Japanese means that you should know: How to read and write hiragana Basic numbers, days of the week, months of the year, etc. Simple adjectives like colors, sizes (big, small), etc. and how to ... <a title="8 Best Japanese Books for Beginners" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/8-best-japanese-books-for-beginners/" aria-label="More on 8 Best Japanese Books for Beginners">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Japanese Books for Absolute Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:12:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Beginning your journey to learn Japanese can be overwhelming. Japanese seems like such a difficult language, that you wonder if it&#8217;s even possible to master it. There are tons of resources out there, but this actually makes it difficult to know where to even start.  I&#8217;ve been there. I&#8217;ve literally tried hundreds of books, ... <a title="Best Japanese Books for Absolute Beginners" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/best-japanese-books-for-absolute-beginners/" aria-label="More on Best Japanese Books for Absolute Beginners">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Books for Very Advanced Japanese Students</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dallen Nakamura]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; At this level of Japanese, you are on your way to attain complete fluency in both speaking and reading Japanese, and you can write a fair share of kanji too.  At this level you should already know how to: Read at least 2,000 kanji Hold conversations with native speakers in difficult topics Have no ... <a title="Best Books for Very Advanced Japanese Students" class="read-more" href="https://staging.thetruejapan.com/best-books-for-very-advanced-japanese-students/" aria-label="More on Best Books for Very Advanced Japanese Students">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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