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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 8 MIN

"Are you single?"って聞かないで | Don't ask this to Japanese (N2/N3)

from Otsukare Japanese · host ゆりこ

“Are you single?” sounds like a simple question,but in Japanese, asking this directly can feel too personal or awkward.In this lesson, you will learn:・Why “Are you single?” cannot be translated directly into Japanese・The difference between single and 独身 (dokushin)・Why Japanese people avoid asking about relationships directly・Natural and polite ways to ask without making things uncomfortableMany mistakes in Japanese are not grammar mistakes,but distance and timing mistakes.Let’s learn Japanese that makes people feel comfortable, not pressured.📸 Follow my daily adventuresInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.yurichan☕ Support my creative journeyhttps://ko-fi.com/iamyurichan🎁 My Amazon Wishlisthttps://www.amazon.jp/hz/wishlist/ls/2FKV3EDTU9FIL?ref_=wl_share

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