Aizuchi（あいづち） That Don’t Appear in Textbooks
01/26/2026
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In Japanese, common "aizuchi（あいづち）" include「うん」「うんうん」「へえ」「そうですか」「そうですね」.
“Aizuchi” refers to the short responses or nods people give during a conversation to show they’re listening. In Japanese, we say 「あいづちを打つ」.
Recently, there are some aizuchi that young people use often. Let’s take a look at them together!
1. The Role of Aizuchi
In Japanese conversations, people frequently u…
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We had a health checkup.
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Student life
Yesterday, we conducted a health checkup for the new students who enrolled in October.Although it was their first health checkup, there were not many students, so it went more smoothly than expected.
However, since it was their first time, some students seemed confused. All of them have been in Japan for about three months, so it appeared that understanding the Japanese spoken by the doctors an…
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Japanese New Year – Celebrating the Beginning of a New Year
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Culture
The Japanese New Year, called Shōgatsu, is one of the most important events in Japan. It marks the beginning of a new year and is usually celebrated from January 1st to January 3rd, a period known as Sanganichi. During this time, people spend time with their families and pray for health, happiness, and success in the coming year.
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