Japanese

This term is more old-fashioned and formal, and it's often used by older men when referring to their own wives, particularly in formal or public settings. It carries a more humble and traditional connotation.

Note how the kanji in this word correspond to traditional gender roles. Therefore, younger people tend to prefer using the word 妻つま.

少すこし is a bit more formal than ちょっと.

This is a general term for a bag, often referring to various kinds of handbags, school bags, or briefcases. It is more traditional and may be used more commonly in daily conversations than バッグ.

This word is typically used to describe more fashionable or trendy bags, such as designer handbags, clutches, and the like. It carries a modern or fashionable connotation.

Usually written using only hiragana.

上じょう司し is a general term that means boss or supervisor and can refer to any person who holds a higher rank than you at work.

Can only be used after some nouns, so don't just randomly attach this after any noun.

市し is a political term that designates a city as an administrative unit. It's equivalent to the English word city when used in the context of a municipality.

都と市し is more generic than 市し and refers to the concept of a city as a populated and developed area. It doesn't necessarily imply a political or administrative boundary like 市し does. The term 都と市し is more comparable to the English use of urban area or metropolis.

Alternative spelling of コンピューター

This is more polite and formal than just おめでとう

Used to count cups, glasses, bowls, or servings of liquid, such as drinks and soups.

It can also be used to count things that are typically served in a vessel, like scoops of ice cream or servings of rice.

The pronunciation changes just as any other counter that starts with an h-sound, such as 本hon and 百hyaku.

Also written using katakana.

必かならずexpresses a strong commitment or assurance that something will happen or is the case. It's often used to make promises or to express unwavering certainty.

This is the same counter as the times counter 〜度ど.

Alternative way to write おいしい

A 部ぶ長ちょう is responsible for overseeing an entire department within the company. This position typically involves managing multiple sections or teams within the department and making strategic decisions that align with the company’s broader goals.

A 部ぶ長ちょう ranks above a 課か長ちょう.

晩ばんご飯はん is more commonly used than 夜よるご飯はん.

The term ワイシャツ is derived from the English word white shirt, but in Japanese, it generally refers to any formal dress shirt, not necessarily white.

Typically refers to the time period in the late afternoon to early evening, around sunset.

Often written using hiragana instead of kanji.

Can also refer to things instead of people, but 全ぜん部ぶ is more common in that case.

While both 速はやい and 早はやい can mean fast, when referring purely to speed and not also implying earliness, it's more common to use 速はやい.

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A 布ふ団とん is a traditional Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet. It is designed to be placed directly on tatami flooring and can be easily folded and stored away during the day to save space.