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Japanese language
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The Ghibli Official Spelling Deep Dive: Why Studio Ghibli’s Name Defies Conventions
The inconsistency is glaring. Japanese media companies typically follow the Hebon Shiki (Hepburn) romanization system, where "い" ( i ) becomes "i" and "え" ( e...
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How to Properly Say Ice in Japanese: The Nuances of Kōri and Beyond
The first time a non-native speaker hears the crisp, two-syllable kōri (氷) in a Japanese winter commercial, they assume it’s just another word for ice. But...