It reflects the importance of politeness and respect for social hierarchy.

Certain expressions and speech styles are traditionally associated with men and women.

The Emperor is a symbol of national unity and tradition.

Terms from manga and anime, like 'kawaii' and 'otaku', have become common in everyday language.

Because it is central to both personal and public identity. It's not just a tool for communication; it's a carrier of culture and a marker of belonging.

The way people speak reflects their values, and their values, in turn, influence their language use.

The standard dialect spoken around Tokyo, taught in schools, and used in textbooks. It was established in the 1800s after the Meiji Restoration to unify the country.

Japanese culture is diverse and dynamic, ranging from traditional practices like kimono and ikebana to modern forms like manga and anime.

Emphasis on respectful language and social hierarchy shapes how public figures speak and act.

There is an increasing awareness of gender equality, with some viewing traditional differences as a richness of the language, while others see them as undesirable.

Kanji is essential for reading and understanding written Japanese, and students learn a certain number each year starting in first grade.

They are used to express politeness and formality in Japanese.

These particles indicate the topic and subject of a sentence.

Adjectives change form depending on tense and politeness level.

Verbs are conjugated based on tense, politeness level, and voice.

Counters are used when counting objects and vary depending on the type of object.

'On yomi' is the Chinese-derived reading, while 'kun yomi' is the native Japanese reading.

Japanese often omits subject pronouns when they are clear from the context.

The basic word order is Subject-Object-Verb (SOV).

Questions are often formed by adding the particle 'ka (か)' at the end of the sentence.

The particle 'ni' can indicate location, time, or direction.

They reflect the unique identity and culture of a specific region.

He transformed Rome from a republic to an empire, restored peace, and reshaped Roman life.

It dominates Northern Italy and is a major agricultural area.

Characterized by hills, mountains, and fertile plains with high agricultural productivity.

Known for its natural beauty, sandy beaches, and archaeological sites, but has less industrial output.

The volcano that destroyed Pompeii, located in Southern Italy.

The Kingdom of Italy was established.

The Italian Republic was established after general elections.

There are 28 indigenous dialects in Italy.

Interactions with language are interactions with culture.