There are loads of funny, colorful, and useful words in Japanese that just don't have a direct translation into English. Japan has a long and rich history, and its famously complex language reflects that. The language of a country can give you perspective on and insight into the culture and attitudes of the people that use it. Naturally, there are a plethora of words in Japanese that simply don't have a one-to-one English equivalent. They range all the way from the hilarious to the poetic to the spiritual.

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