Baddie: A bad/wild girl. Meant as a compliment. Baka: Japanese word meaning “crazy" or “foolish.” Used mainly in the anime community. Based: Independent in a cool way. Bed-rotting ...

She is much liked by the students who call her "Okâsan", the Japanese word meaning "mother". She is strict but warmly watches over students from abroad. Kenta is Sakura's cousin. He is a ...

New novel The City and its Uncertain Walls gives its two narrators different words for “I” in Japanese – a nuance that is ...

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on words related to yu, meaning both hot water and a bath. From a nice cup of ...