While you might not believe in the otherworldly and mythology, it’s best to avoid going against Japanese superstitions.

Learn about the word Senpai and its meaning in Japanese and English in this latest A-I-U-E-O Learning Blog.

Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming at first, but mastering basic greetings and essential vocabulary is a great way to ease into your studies. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan, interacting with Japanese speakers, or just curious about the language, these words and phrases will help you build a solid foundation. But what are the […]

From double entendres, puns, paraprosdokians, spoonerisms, and more, adding wordplay, or kotoba asobi (言葉遊び), to your Japanese repertoire will spice up your language and express more of your sense of humor and personality. We naturally use play on words to tell jokes and have fun when speaking with our friends. And Japanese is no different.  […]

What is your name in Japanese? Use this Japanese name generator to find out how to say your name in Japanese.

Learn the complex art of apologizing in Japanese.

Of all of the existing Japanese particles, the particle の (no) is the one that is used most to indicate possession, such as my, your, or its. It can also be translated to “of” or “about” in certain contexts. As you move beyond beginner-level learning materials, you will eventually learn that の can be used […]

If you’re living in Japan, chances are that at exactly 5 o’clock in the evening, you’ll hear some music playing in the background.