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.
69 lessons · 3056 flashcards
Common greetings
Basic greetings
Greeting your neighbor
Basic greetings
Weekend plans
Small talk
The weather
Small talk
Travel plans
Small talk
7-Eleven vs FamilyMart vs Lawson
Conversation about daily Japanese companies
Toyota vs Honda vs Nissan vs Mazda
Conversation about daily Japanese companies
Asahi vs Kirin vs Sapporo vs Suntory
Conversation about daily Japanese companies
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan
Pitching the project
My photography project
Asking friends to participate
My photography project
Asking strangers to participate
My photography project
Who are you supporting?
World Cup 2026
Reacting to a goal!
World Cup 2026
Reacting to a close call
World Cup 2026
Complimenting strangers
Giving compliments
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Intro + Verse 1
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI (Advanced)
Pre Chorus + Chorus 1
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI (Advanced)
Verse 2
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI (Advanced)
Popular Japanese food
Popular foods
Expressions
Basic expressions
Greeting someone and apologizing for being late
Basic expressions
Basics (name, age, birthplace, home)
Self introduction
Work and study
Self introduction
Hobbies and free time
Self introduction
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again
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Luffy vs World Government speech E278
One Piece (anime) (Advanced)
Hachi gets shot by Celestial Dragon Charlos E396
One Piece (anime) (Advanced)
Customer reservation details
Working in the travel industry
Customer transportation information
Working in the travel industry
Customer luggage delivery information
Working in the travel industry
Dates
Basic dates
Discussing birthdays
Basic dates
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan (Advanced)
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan (Advanced)
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan (Advanced)
Getting to know each other
Tinder boyfriend date
Vibe checks & chemistry building
Tinder boyfriend date
Honest relationship talk
Tinder boyfriend date
French brand names
Brand names
What brought you to this event
Small talk at networking events
What you're working on right now
Small talk at networking events
How long you've been in the city or where you're based
Small talk at networking events
Buying tickets
Visiting the museum
Asking about exhibits
Visiting the museum
Getting around the museum
Visiting the museum
Residency registration
Visiting the ward office
Change of address
Visiting the ward office
Enrolling national health insurance
Visiting the ward office
What the Bible is
Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ
What salvation actually means
Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ
God's love and grace as a gift
Explaining the Bible - salvation through Jesus Christ
Directions
Basic directions
Asking for directions
Basic directions
Common slang
Casual street slang
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Common swear words and phrases
Foul language (Advanced)
Japanese destinations
Popular Destination Names
Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking (Advanced)
Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking (Advanced)
Following Up After the Event
Career event networking (Advanced)
Bridge + Pre Chorus 2
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI Part 2 (Advanced)
Chorus 2
夜に駆ける (Yoru ni Kakeru) by YOASOBI Part 2 (Advanced)
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