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Japan Station: Deep Dives into Japanese Culture, Language & Society

Release Date: 08/07/2026

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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about English words that are tricky to translate into Japanese.

👉Topics Discussed

  • English words that are surprisingly difficult to translate into Japanese
  • How to say jaywalking in Japanese
  • How to say zesty in Japanese
  • How to say touch grass in Japanese
  • And much more

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