Tag: japanese etiquette

  • Visiting a Japanese Home: Modern Etiquette, Phrases, and Acts of Respect You Should Know

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    Visiting a Japanese home is more than just a social visit — it’s a gentle exchange of trust and kindness. From saying ojamashimasu at the door to offering a small gift and accepting tea politely, every action carries quiet meaning. In this post, I share what I’ve learned — the modern manners, useful Japanese phrases,…

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    Genevieve G.
    Historic Japanese tea house with wooden exterior and hanging greenery, representing traditional hospitality culture.

  • Osewa ni Natte Orimasu” Meaning and Usage — How to Use Japan’s Polite Expression of Gratitude

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    In Japan, you’ll often hear the phrase “Osewa ni natte orimasu.” It’s more than just “thank you” — it reflects gratitude, humility, and the value of human connection. Here’s what it really means and how to use it naturally in daily life and work.

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    Genevieve G.
    A peaceful bronze Buddha statue seated on a lotus pedestal surrounded by green pine trees at a Japanese temple garden, symbolizing serenity and mindfulness.

  • Masks, Manners, and Everyday Politeness: My Adjustment

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    Moving to Japan meant more than just learning a new language and adapting to a new place—it meant learning a new rhythm of daily life shaped by masks, manners, and small acts of politeness. From quiet trains to the way we hand money at the cashier, every gesture carries meaning. This is the story of…

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    Genevieve G.
    Person in a straw hat bowing deeply on the floor in front of a sword, evoking traditional Japanese respect and discipline