Another Meaning of “Kamo (カモ: Duck)” in Japanese
As you might already know, “Kamo (カモ, 鴨)” means “duck” in Japanese. In the Japanese language, there are 3 common words for “duck”; One is “Kamo (カモ, 鴨)” which refers to a wild duck....
Category: Japanese words for food
Delicious in Japanese: Oishii vs Umai vs Uma vs Yabai
To say “Delicious” almost always pleases the cook who prepared the dish, which, of course, applies to Japan too. So if you memorize how to say Delicious in Japanese, you will be almost ready...
Imo: 2 Different Meanings of the Japanese Word
“Imo (いも, イモ, 芋)” is a Japanese word for beginners of the language, which generally refers to or has a meaning of “potato”. Imo (芋) Imo is actually not the name of a variety but...
Warui vs Mazui: The Difference in Meaning and Usage
“Warui (わるい, 悪い)” is the Japanese word literally meaning “bad”, while the adjective “Mazui (まずい)” also basically means “bad” or “terrible”. Since both the words have a meaning of “bad”, some people may confuse...
What is “Ajihen” for Noodle Dishes including Ramen?
Today after running some errands, I stopped by a convenience store and came across a newly released instant noodle from Maruchan, which instantly drew my interest, and as a result, I grabbed the cup....
What are Moyashikko and Negicco? from Moyashi and Negi
As you may already know, “Moyashi (モヤシ)” is the Japanese word for “bean sprouts”, while “Negi (ネギ)” means “green onion”. These are both long and thin vegetables, but what do you associate with them? Moyashikko...
Mazui vs Yabai: Meaning in Japanese
“Mazui (まずい)” is a Japanese word often used in terms of food, in which case the antonym is “Umai (うまい)” meaning “delicious” or “taste good”. Mazui (まずい) meaning Bad Yes, Mazui basically means “bad”...
Tori vs Niwatori vs Toriniku: Meaning in Japanese
Tori is the Japanese word for “bird”, and “鳥” and “鶏” are the commonly used Kanji (Chinese characters) for “Tori”. Tori (鳥) vs Tori (鶏) vs Niwatori vs Toriniku These Kanji characters, “鳥” and...
