Learn Anime/Manga Japanese
The Japan Foundation, a government-affiliated body set up to promote cultural exchange, has recently opened an English-language website that helps users better understand Japanese expressions used in manga and anime.
I didn’t realize how many different expressions were used depending on if the speaker is a boy or girl, old or young, or even if they are from Osaka or Tokyo. No wonder your head spins when trying to translate anime.
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