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How do you pronounce haiku? Hike-you or high-eek? Or something completely different?

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Haiku is pronounced HIGH-KOO.

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How do I say 'nothing' in Japanese?

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The easiest way that you can say nothing is "nani mo," meaning literally "nothing".

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How do you say Happy Birthday in Japanese?

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In Japanese, you say "o tanjobi omedeto" (the "o"s are long), meaning "happy birthday", add a "gozaimasu" at the end to be polite. You could also simply say "omedetoo" (congratulations) or "I congratulate you." It is the same in "Happy New Year" which is "akeshimashite omedeto."

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How do I say "thank you" in Korean?

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The most casual way to say "thank you" in Korean is gomawo. Gomawo is informal, so it is not to be used in a conversations with elders or people with higher status. To those, you usually say gomapseumnida.

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How do I add someone's name when I say thank you?

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Say, "Domo arigatou, (name)." This is just like English.

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How do I say "happy birthday" in Japanese?

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In Japanese, you say "o tanjobi omedeto" (the "o"s are long), meaning "happy birthday." Add a "gozaimasu" at the end to be polite. You could also simply say "omedetoo" (congratulations) or "I congratulate you." It is the same in "Happy New Year" which is "akeshimashite omedeto."

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How do I say "thank you for your love" in Japanese?

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A simple way to say thanks for your love is "ai shiteiru no ni arigatou" which means "thank you for loving me."

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How do I say "you're welcome" in Japanese?

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As the direct translation of "you're welcome" sounds a bit pretentious in Japanese, most people go with the more humble "Ie ie, kochira koso," which translates to "It's my pleasure."

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How do I say "excuse me" in Japanese?

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すみません is Japanese for "Excuse me", according to google translate. Basically Kanji is what they call Japanese signals.

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