✦ Welcome to Our Site
Learn Real Japanese Through the Words of Anime, Manga, and Everyday Life
This is a place for learning Japanese the way it’s actually spoken—not just textbook grammar, but the real expressions used in anime, manga, games, and daily conversation.
You’ll find natural phrases, emotional tones, casual slang, poetic expressions, and cultural nuances that are often missing from JLPT prep books or language apps.
✦ Why We Built This
We’re language lovers who got tired of feeling lost when watching anime or reading manga.
Every time we came across a powerful or funny line, we asked:
“What does that really mean?”
Sometimes it wasn’t in the dictionary. Sometimes it was—but the explanation didn’t make sense.
So we started collecting quotes, digging into their usage, and writing our own notes.
This site is the result of that journey.
Our mission is to make language learning more immersive, emotional, and memorable—because the words that stick with you are the ones that make you feel something.
✦ What You’ll Find Here
Every quote or expression comes with:
- English translation
- Reading (hiragana and romaji)
- Grammar explanations
- Cultural/contextual notes
- Example sentences for real-life use
You can also explore by theme:
Proverbs, idioms, four-character compounds (yojijukugo), and onomatopoeia are all categorized for easier discovery.
And if you want a challenge, you can even hide the English and test your comprehension.
✦ Who Runs This Site?
This site is created and maintained by Momijiba, a Japanese blogger and music composer.
With a background in writing and audio storytelling, Momijiba brings both linguistic sensitivity and creative perspective to every piece of content.
As someone who works with both words and sound, their approach to language is not just about grammar—it’s about rhythm, nuance, emotion, and culture.
They are not a certified teacher—but a passionate creator who understands what learners struggle with, and how to explain things in a clear, honest, and human way.
✦ Is This Site Free?
Yes.
This is a free learning resource for anyone in the world who wants to understand real Japanese.
Features like audio or saving favorites may be added in the future, but the core learning content will always be free.
✦ Can I Use This for Teaching?
Absolutely.
Teachers are welcome to use the materials in lessons, handouts, or study groups.
We only ask that you credit or link to the site when sharing widely.
Note: Some quotes are from copyrighted works (like anime or manga). We believe their use here is fair and educational—but please do not redistribute them for commercial purposes or outside proper context.
✦ Our Approach to Accuracy and Trust
All expressions featured here are carefully selected from trustworthy Japanese sources, and we aim to provide accurate, natural, and culturally grounded explanations.
We’re committed to keeping this resource honest, helpful, and constantly improving.
If you find an error or have feedback, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us
✦ Let’s Learn Together
Whether you’re studying for fun, travel, exams, or personal growth—we hope this site becomes a helpful companion on your journey.
Start exploring real Japanese, one phrase at a time.