2021/5/10
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Demon Slayer: How to Say "What" and "Why" in Japanese
What do you think are the most important things learning Japanese as a beginner? Misoko Miso Dog If you're trying to get around in Japan, being able to ask questions might be useful. Question words, huh... Misoko Miso Dog Oh, I was just watching an anime that had a good example! What? Why? On Anime Phrases 101 we've talked about ...
2021/5/10
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Your Name: Pronouns
Miso Dog Misoko-sensei, what's your favorite Makoto Shinkai film? I think I like 5 Centimeters per Second. Misoko Miso Dog That's a classic! But I think mine has to be Kimi no Na wa. There's one scene that actually confused me with the Japanese. Oh, really? Let's take a look. Misoko Too Many First-Person Pronouns?! There's no questioning that we've ...
2021/5/10
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Demon Slayer: "Hanahada Zuuzuushii"
Miso Dog I think that Muzan from Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the scariest anime villains. I think I understand where you're coming from, he's cold and cruel to all of the demons that work for him. Misoko Miso Dog I would never work for a boss like Muzan. By the way, I had a question about a line ...
2021/5/10
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Gendered Speech in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Miso Dog Sometimes I can't understand the way male anime characters speak. Why is that? Misoko Miso Dog Men end their sentences and words differently. It's definitely not what you learn in Japanese class. Especially in anime like JoJo's Bizarre Adventure I hear it a lot. Oh, that's actually a really good point. Let's take a look. Misoko Gendered Speech? ...
2021/5/10
Learn Japanese Through Anime || Kakurenbo in Anohana
Miso Dog I just finished watching Anohana... I cried a lot. Oh, I know about that one! It was made into a live action movie in Japan. Misoko Miso Dog I actually had a few questions about the last scene. Sure! ...Are you sure you're not going to start crying again? Misoko Kakurenbo = Hide and Seek? The moment "Secret ...