Japanese Culture & Usage

このカテゴリーでは、日本語と深く結びついている日本文化・習慣・価値観について解説しています。

日本語は、言葉そのものだけでなく、場面・相手・関係性によって使い方が大きく変わります。敬語、スラング、冠婚葬祭、季節の行事など、文化的背景を知らないと誤解や失礼につながることも少なくありません。

Nihongo Knowでは、「教科書には載っていないけれど、実際にはとても大切なこと」を、日本語学習者の視点から分かりやすく説明しています。日本人がなぜその表現を選ぶのか、どう感じるのかといった文化的なニュアンスにも焦点を当てています。

日本語をより自然に使いたい方、日本文化を深く理解したい方に向けたカテゴリーです。

How to Express “Happy” in Japanese: Subtle Alternatives to 嬉しい (Ureshii) 😊

📋 Quick View Reading Time: 8 minutesLevel: Beginner to IntermediateKey Takeaway: Learn 12+ natural Japanese expressions for happiness beyond just…

22 hours ago

How Japan’s Delivery System Works: Your Complete Guide to Redelivery & Time Scheduling 📦🇯🇵

Quick View 👀 Reading Time: 9 minutesBest For: Anyone living in Japan, planning to move there, ordering from Japanese websites,…

2 days ago

Japanese Alcohol Culture: Types of Sake, Shochu, and How to Enjoy Them Like a Local 🍶

Quick View ⚡ Reading Time: 12 minutesBest For: Japanese learners, travelers to Japan, Vancouver foodies, culture enthusiastsKey Takeaway: Japanese drinking…

1 week ago

January Traditions in Japan: A Cultural Reset for the New Year 🎍✨

📌 Quick View Reading Time: 10 minutesBest For: Japanese learners, culture enthusiasts, travelers planning a January trip to JapanWhat You'll…

2 weeks ago

Year-End Traditions in Japan: How the Japanese Close the Year with Meaning and Grace 🎌

Quick Overview 📋 Reading Time: 8 minutesTopics Covered: Osoji (Great Cleaning), Toshikoshi Soba, Joya no Kane, Year-End ReflectionBest For: Japanese…

2 weeks ago

Japanese Ways to Emphasize: Beyond “Meccha” 🗣️✨

📌 Quick View Reading Time: 8 minutesLevel: Beginner to Advanced (JLPT N5–N1)What You'll Learn: 15+ natural Japanese emphasis words beyond…

2 weeks ago

Japanese Idol Culture: Your Complete Guide to Fan Interaction Terms 🎤✨

Quick View 📋 Reading Time: 8 minutesLevel: Beginner to IntermediateBest For: J-pop fans, concert-goers, Japanese language learners, and anyone curious…

3 weeks ago

How Bushidō Still Shapes Modern Japan: The Samurai Spirit Today 🥋🇯🇵

Quick View 👀 Reading Time: 14 minutesLevel: All levels (Cultural deep-dive for Japanese learners)What You'll Learn: The seven core virtues…

3 weeks ago

How Japan Celebrates Christmas: Traditions, Culture, and Unique Customs 🎄✨

Quick View 👀 Reading Time: 10 minutesLevel: All levels (Cultural understanding for Japanese learners)What You'll Learn: How Christmas in Japan…

3 weeks ago

How to Write Japanese New Year’s Cards (年賀状) and Summer Greetings (暑中見舞い) 🎍☀️

Quick View 👀 Reading Time: 10 minutesLevel: All levels (Beginner to Advanced)What You'll Learn: How to write authentic Japanese seasonal…

3 weeks ago