こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word of the day...*drum roll*
自由、じゆう、jiyuu いみ（meaning）：Freedom, liberty, as it pleases you
れいぶん（example sentence）：私は自由になりたい！Watashi wa jiyuuni naritai!
ほんやく（translation）：I want be free! (...said every Disney princess, lol )
Any and all questions or comments about the language are welcomed! じゃあ、また明日ね！
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word of the day is...*drum roll*
知り合い、しりあい、shiriai
いみ（meaning）：Acquaintance
れいぶん（example sentence）：かれ？いいえ、彼は仕事でただ私の知り合いだよ。kare? iie, kare wa shigoto de tada watashi no shiriai da yo.
ほんやく（translation）：Him? No, he's just my acquaintance at work.
Any and all comments or questions about the language are welcomed! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word of the day is... *drum roll*
自立、じりつ、jiritsu
いみ（meaning）： Independence, self-reliance
れいぶん（example sentence）：私は年をとるときに、もっと自立になりたいです。Watashi wa toshi wo toru toki ni, motto jiritsu ni naritai desu.
ほんやく（translation）：When I am older, I want to be more self-reliant.
Any and all comments or questions about the language are welcomed ! じゃあ、また明日ね！ ^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word of the day is...*drum roll*
機会、きかい、kikai
いみ（meaning）：opportunity, chance
れいぶん（example sentence）：成功の機会を見かけると、待たないで。seikou no kikai wo mikakeruto, matanai de.
ほんやく（translation）：If you see an opportunity of success, don't wait.
If you have any questions about Japanese, comment in that comment section down there! ^^
Also, check out Tsukuyomi-MLP's blog called, Today's Kanji, if you're learning Kanji; want to learn Kanji; or just curious! じゃ、また
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word of the day is... *drum roll*
信念、しんねん、shinnen
いみ（meaning）：belief, faith, conviction (noun, verb, no-adjective)
れいぶん（example sentence）：私たちの信念は別だけど、大丈夫です。watashitachi no shinnen wa betsu da kedo, daijoubu desu.
ほんやく（translation）：Our beliefs are different, but it's okay.
If you have any questions about the language, feel free to leave a comment! じゃ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word of the day is...*drum roll*
歯がゆい、はがゆい、hagayui
いみ（meaning）：Irritated, impatient, tantalized (adjective)
れいぶん（example sentence）：だれか私のケーキをたべたから、私は歯がゆいだよ！dareka ga watashi no keeki wo tabeta kara, watashi wa hagayui da yo!
ほんやく（translation）：I'm irritated, because someone ate my cake!
We've all been there. I get legitimately ticked when someone eats my food. (The fact that it's not actually mine, but is merely in my mind is irrelevant, lol. 8P) I
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word of the day is...*drum roll*
成長、せいちょう、seichou
いみ （meaning）：Growth, grow to adulthood （noun or verb）
れいぶん（example sentence）：成長ことはときどき難しいけど、いいですよ。Seichou koto wa tokidoki muzukashii kedo, ii desu yo.
ほんやく（translation）：Growth is difficult sometimes, but it's good, ya know.
Okay, I have an explanation for why I haven't posted in a while, lol. I'm just going to sum it up as life But I'm back now and I'm gonna try my hardest to upload these daily --
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is... *drum roll*
小休止、（しょうきゅうし）、Shoukyuushi
いみ（meaning）：Short break, breather
れいぶん（example sentence）：疲れたから、小休止が必要です。tsukareta kara, shoukyuushi ga hitsuyou desu.
ほんやく（translation）：I need a break because I'm tired.
I'm alive! Hello everyone! I took a week off/didn't get around to posting for a week, and now I'm back for business, lol.
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or though PM! じゃ
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
政治家、（せいじか）、seijika
いみ（meaning）：Politician, statesman
れいぶん（example sentence）：その政治家が好きじゃない。sono seijika ga suku janai.
ほんやく（translation）：I don't like that politician.
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
自制、（じせい）、jisei
いみ（meaning）：Self control, self restraint
れいぶん（example sentence）：他のぬいぐるみが買いたいけど、自制しないとだめ。hoka no nuigurumi ga kaitai kedo, jisei shinai to dame
ほんやく（translation）：I want to buy another plush, but I must control myself.
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん! ^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
負けず嫌い、（まけずぎらい）、makezugirai
いみ（meaning）： Sore loser, hating to lose, unyielding, competative
れいぶん（example sentence）：あなたは負けず嫌いだよ！anata wa makezugirai da yo!
ほんやく（translation）：You're such a sore loser!
Any and all comments about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
我慢、（がまん）、gaman
いみ（meaning）：Patience, endurance, perseverance
れいぶん（example sentence）：言語を習ったかったら、我慢が要ります。gengo wo naratta ra, gaman ga irimasu.
ほんやく（translation）：If you want to learn a language, you need endurance.
Learning any language is a long journey. One with many ups and downs; challenges and rewards. Without a doubt, it takes endurance and perseverance. Depending on how much you really want it, learning a lang
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
政見、（せんけん）、senken
いみ（meaning）：Political views
れいぶん（example sentence）：あなたの先見はなんですか？Anata no senken wa nan desu ka
ほんやく（translation）： What are your political views.
Politics...oh boy. 'Nuff said. lol
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
時間潰し、（じかんつぶし）、jikantsubushi
いみ（meaning）：to kill time, time-waster (slang)
れいぶん（example sentence）：私は時間つぶしが必要です。watashi wa jikantsubushi ga hitsuyou desu.
ほんやく（translation）：I need to waste some time.
Sorry for the delay in posting entries! すみません If you would like to keep up will my blog and when I post new entries, you can click the follow button to get notifications. First click on Japanese Word of the Day on the to
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is ...*drum roll*
目的、（もくてき）、mokuteki
いみ（meaning）：purpose, goal, aim, objective,
れいぶん（example sentence）：私の目的は日本語を習います。watashi no mokuteki wa nihongo wo naraimasu.
ほんやく（translation）：My goal is to learn Japanese.
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day...*drum roll*
しゃれ、share
いみ(meaning): Joke, pun, witticism
れいぶん(example): そのしゃれはバカだよ！sono share wa baka da yo!
ほんやく(translation): That joke is stupid!
Like this... しゃれing is caring #corny joke
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
才能、（さいのう）、sainou
いみ（meaning）：Talent, ability
れいぶん（example sentence）：自分のことを喋ることは私の才能です。jibun no koto wo shaberu koto wa watashi no sainou desu.
ほんやく（translation）：Talking about myself is my talent.
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
専攻、（せんこう）、senkou
いみ（meaning）：major, major subject, special study
れいぶん（example sentence）：あなたの専攻は何ですか？anata no senkou wa nan desu ka?
ほんやく（translation）：What is your major?
Any and all question about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is... *drum roll*
意見、（いけん）、iken いみ（meaning）：opinion, view, comment
れいぶん（example sentence）：じゃあ、それはただあなたの意見だよ。Jaa, sore wa tada anata no iken da yo
ほんやく（translation）：Well, that's just your opinion, you know?
Everyone has an opinion; whether we share them or not. They can strengthen our connections with others, can be the platform for mutual ground, or can be the fire by which bridges are burned, lol -- depending on the situation an
こんにち、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
自修、（じしゅう）、Jishuu
いみ（meaning）：Self study, teaching onself
れいぶん（example sentences）：日本語を習ている時に、たくさんの人々は自修をこのんでいます。nihongo wo narau toki ni, takusan no hitobito ha jishuu wo kondeimasu.
ほんやく（translation）：When learning Japanese, many people prefer self study.
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
自身、（じしん）、jishin
いみ（meaning）：Self-confidence, Confidence (in oneself) (noun, verb)
れいぶん（example sentence）：私はもっと自信になりたいです。watashi ha motto jishin ni naritai desu.
ほんやく（translation）：I want to be more confident.
Self-confidence is something that I - and many of you -- strive for more of every single day. I realized, more so recently, that taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone may be uncomfortable, but it i
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ Japanese word for the day is... *drum roll*
生活費、（せいかつひ）、seikatsuhi
いみ（meaning）： Living expenses
れいぶん（example sentences）：日本に生活費はあまり高くないです。nihon ni seikatsu ha amari takakunai desu.
ほんやく（translation）： The living expenses in Japan is not so expensive.
I truly apologize for having missed Friday, you guys. すみません、すみません！>.< But here is a very practical word to know. Boring? --- perhaps but living expenses are something that everyone is going to have to consider
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll
敏い、（さとい）、satoi
いみ（meaning）：Clever, smart (adjective)
れいぶん（example sentence）：彼は敏い子供ですね。
ほんやく（translation）： He is a clever child, isn't he.
Any and all questions about the language are welcomed in the comments section or through PM! じゃあ、また明日ね！^-^
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
お持て成し、（おもてなし）、omotenashi
いみ（meaning）：hospitality, reception, treatment, service, entertainment
れいぶん（example sentences）：お持て成しのために、ありがとうざいました。omotenashi no tame ni arigatou gozaimashita.
ほんやく（translation）：Thank you for your hospitality!
The Japanese tend to be very hospitable and kind people. ^-^ In order to express specifically your gratitude for the hospitality that you will undoubtedly receive in Japan, this word
こんにちは、皆さん！^-^ The Japanese word for the day is...*drum roll*
建前、（たてまえ）、Tatemae いみ（meaning）：[nuanced] face, official stance, public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
れいぶん（example sentence）： 仕事に居る時に、建前を喋る。shigoto ni iru toki ni, tatemae wo shaberu
ほんやく（translation）：When I'm at work, I talk tatemae
建前 is a tricky word to translate because there isn't a word for it in English. Some explanation is needed to understand it. ^-^ In Japanese culture, 建前 means to say w
