How to say happy birthday in Japanese
The Japanese saying for happy birthday is "tanjōbiomedetō" (o-tan-jaw-bio-mede-to). The literal translation means "congratulations on your birthday".
How to say my name is in Japanese
The Japanese expression for my name is... is "watashinonamaeha" (watashi-no-na-ma-e-wa...) and then your name. For example: "Watashinonamaeha, Alice."
How to read Japanese
The traditional way to read Japanese is vertically. The term for vertical writing is "tategaki", and this style is read from top right to bottom left. However, the modern way to read Japanese is horizontally. The term for horizontal writing is "yokogaki", and this style is read from left to right. You can learn more about how to read Japanese with our online tutors.
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