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Japanese Culture — Customs, History & Traditions

Language and culture are inseparable. These lessons help you discuss traditions, understand customs, and engage with the rich cultural heritage of Japanese-speaking countries.

42 lessons · 1715 flashcards

Top 50 phrases to get by Japan: Essential communication — Japanese lesson

Essential communication

Top 50 phrases to get by Japan

CultureTravelEtiquette
4.7 (1230 ratings)
15 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan: Getting around and shopping — Japanese lesson

Getting around and shopping

Top 50 phrases to get by Japan

CultureTravelEtiquette
4.7 (1230 ratings)
27 phrases
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan: Dining out — Japanese lesson

Dining out

Top 50 phrases to get by Japan

CultureTravelEtiquette
4.7 (1230 ratings)
14 phrases
Conversation about daily Japanese companies: 7-Eleven vs FamilyMart vs Lawson — Japanese lesson

7-Eleven vs FamilyMart vs Lawson

Conversation about daily Japanese companies

Education & WorkCulture
4.8 (920 ratings)
55 phrases
Conversation about daily Japanese companies: Toyota vs Honda vs Nissan vs Mazda — Japanese lesson

Toyota vs Honda vs Nissan vs Mazda

Conversation about daily Japanese companies

Education & WorkCulture
4.8 (920 ratings)
64 phrases
Conversation about daily Japanese companies: Asahi vs Kirin vs Sapporo vs Suntory — Japanese lesson

Asahi vs Kirin vs Sapporo vs Suntory

Conversation about daily Japanese companies

Education & WorkCulture
4.8 (920 ratings)
72 phrases
Flirting at the bar: Offer a genuine compliments about their style. — Japanese lesson

Offer a genuine compliments about their style.

Flirting at the bar

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
5.0 (590 ratings)
29 phrases
Flirting at the bar: Buy them a drink after asking for their permission. — Japanese lesson

Buy them a drink after asking for their permission.

Flirting at the bar

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
5.0 (590 ratings)
32 phrases
Flirting at the bar: Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry. — Japanese lesson

Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry.

Flirting at the bar

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
5.0 (590 ratings)
34 phrases
Foul language: Common swear words and phrases — Japanese lesson

Common swear words and phrases

Foul language

Culture
4.1 (190 ratings)
14 phrases
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI: Intro + Verse 1 — Japanese lesson

Intro + Verse 1

夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI

Culture
4.6 (130 ratings)
26 phrases
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI: Pre Chorus + Chorus 1 — Japanese lesson

Pre Chorus + Chorus 1

夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI

Culture
4.6 (130 ratings)
35 phrases
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI: Verse 2 — Japanese lesson

Verse 2

夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI

Culture
4.6 (130 ratings)
35 phrases
Popular foods: Popular Japanese food — Japanese lesson

Popular Japanese food

Popular foods

CultureDining & Food
5.0 (70 ratings)
30 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver: Fare disputes — Japanese lesson

Fare disputes

Dispute with taxi driver

TransportationLegal
4.8 (40 ratings)
27 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver: Route choice — Japanese lesson

Route choice

Dispute with taxi driver

TransportationLegal
4.8 (40 ratings)
24 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver: Payment methods — Japanese lesson

Payment methods

Dispute with taxi driver

TransportationLegal
4.8 (40 ratings)
31 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Presenting simple gifts — Japanese lesson

Presenting simple gifts

Meeting the in laws again

EtiquetteCultureLeisure & Community
4.0 (40 ratings)
42 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Health and well-being — Japanese lesson

Health and well-being

Meeting the in laws again

EtiquetteCultureLeisure & Community
4.0 (40 ratings)
55 phrases
Meeting the in laws again: Family updates and events — Japanese lesson

Family updates and events

Meeting the in laws again

EtiquetteCultureLeisure & Community
4.0 (40 ratings)
76 phrases
One Piece (anime): Luffy vs World Government speech E278 — Japanese lesson

Luffy vs World Government speech E278

One Piece (anime)

Culture
3.5 (40 ratings)
58 phrases
One Piece (anime): Hachi gets shot by Celestial Dragon Charlos E396 — Japanese lesson

Hachi gets shot by Celestial Dragon Charlos E396

One Piece (anime)

Culture
3.5 (40 ratings)
113 phrases
Working in the travel industry: Customer reservation details — Japanese lesson

Customer reservation details

Working in the travel industry

Education & Work
5.0 (30 ratings)
42 phrases
Working in the travel industry: Customer transportation information — Japanese lesson

Customer transportation information

Working in the travel industry

Education & Work
5.0 (30 ratings)
60 phrases
Working in the travel industry: Customer luggage delivery information — Japanese lesson

Customer luggage delivery information

Working in the travel industry

Education & Work
5.0 (30 ratings)
56 phrases
Sharing your feelings: Feeling Good — Japanese lesson

Feeling Good

Sharing your feelings

Culture
5.0 (30 ratings)
58 phrases
Sharing your feelings: Feeling Sad or Down — Japanese lesson

Feeling Sad or Down

Sharing your feelings

Culture
5.0 (30 ratings)
48 phrases
Sharing your feelings: Feeling Tired / Overwhelmed — Japanese lesson

Feeling Tired / Overwhelmed

Sharing your feelings

Culture
5.0 (30 ratings)
50 phrases
Brand names: French brand names — Japanese lesson

French brand names

Brand names

CultureShoppingLanguage
5.0 (10 ratings)
10 phrases
Visiting the museum: Buying tickets — Japanese lesson

Buying tickets

Visiting the museum

CultureLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
16 phrases
Visiting the museum: Asking about exhibits — Japanese lesson

Asking about exhibits

Visiting the museum

CultureLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
60 phrases
Visiting the museum: Getting around the museum — Japanese lesson

Getting around the museum

Visiting the museum

CultureLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
42 phrases
Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ: What the Bible is — Japanese lesson

What the Bible is

Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ

CultureEducation & Work
0.0 (0 ratings)
53 phrases
Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ: What salvation actually means — Japanese lesson

What salvation actually means

Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ

CultureEducation & Work
0.0 (0 ratings)
52 phrases
Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ: God's love and grace as a gift — Japanese lesson

God's love and grace as a gift

Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ

CultureEducation & Work
0.0 (0 ratings)
70 phrases
Cheesy pick up lines: Short funny lines — Japanese lesson

Short funny lines

Cheesy pick up lines

DatingLeisure & CommunityCulture
0.0 (0 ratings)
36 phrases
Casual street slang: Common slang — Japanese lesson

Common slang

Casual street slang

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
14 phrases
Flirting at the bar Part 2: Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking. — Japanese lesson

Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.

Flirting at the bar Part 2

CultureEtiquetteLeisure & Community
0.0 (0 ratings)
30 phrases
Popular Destination Names: Japanese destinations — Japanese lesson

Japanese destinations

Popular Destination Names

Leisure & CommunityCultureTravel
0.0 (0 ratings)
20 phrases
Dispute with taxi driver Part 2: Pick-up or drop-off locations — Japanese lesson

Pick-up or drop-off locations

Dispute with taxi driver Part 2

TransportationLegal
0.0 (0 ratings)
26 phrases
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI Part 2: Bridge + Pre Chorus 2 — Japanese lesson

Bridge + Pre Chorus 2

夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI Part 2

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
24 phrases
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI Part 2: Chorus 2 — Japanese lesson

Chorus 2

夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI Part 2

Culture
0.0 (0 ratings)
40 phrases

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