Saikyou (最強) or Saikou (最高): Which Should be Used?
As I wrote in this post, the literal meaning of Saikyou (最強) is the strongest, while that of Saikou (最高) is the highest, as 高 in its word is the Kanji character for “high”...
Category: Trivia
Arare: 3 Possible Meanings of the Japanese Word
When those familiar with Japanese food hear Arare, many probably picture a small round rice cracker made from Mochi (餅) glutinous rice cake. Arare (あられ) is one of the traditional Japanese rice crackers, together...
Peyong vs. Peyang Instant Yakisoba Noodles
If you are an instant ramen fan, you may know Peyang Sauce Yakisoba, one of Japan’s top-selling instant yakisoba noodles, together with Nissin UFO. But what about Peyong? Peyong vs. Peyang Sauce Yakisoba Peyong...
Honto (本当) vs. Maji (マジ): Meaning & Usage
Hontou (ほんとう/本当) or Honto is a Japanese adjective meaning true in English, and we often use the word to say I’m serious or for really/seriously as an intensifier or adverb. In the latter case,...
Oden: Why is the Dish called So? and its literal Meaning
It is October. In Japan, together with Shinmai (新米), the Oden (おでん) season has finally come. The dish is now on sale in many convenience stores, and you can see related product ads on...
Best Way to Eat Natto? Combine these Rankings!
What is best varies from person to person. For natto, some Japanese would say they love natto-jiru (納豆汁: miso soup using natto), or their favorite may be kimchi natto served as a side dish....
Shinmai (新米): 2 Different Meanings of the Japanese Word
Niigata (新潟), the prefecture where I live, is Japan’s top producer of rice, and here, the harvest time spans from August to September. (Ex. Koshiibuki/こしいぶき: from early September, Koshihikari/コシヒカリ: from mid-September, Shinnosuke/新之助: from late September)...
Why Calpis is Calpico in the U.S. and Canada
Calpis (カルピス) is a probiotic drink introduced by Calpis Co., Ltd. in 1919, known as Japan’s first lactic acid bacteria beverage. It is a staple in many households in my country and is now available in...
