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  Oyaji-gyagu — the Japanese 'dad joke' that isn't actually trying to be funny

  Looks like a failed pun. Actually a three-way meeting of social motive, age-related brain changes, and Japanese's unusual homophone supply — and the audience has more than one good move.

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  Sumimasen — the Japanese word that does the work of three English ones

  One Japanese word does the work of sorry, thank you, and excuse me. The literal meaning solves all three at once.

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  Arigato Gozaimasu Meaning — the Japanese 'thank you' that literally means 'rare to exist'

  Arigato literally means 'rare to exist.' Japan's standard 'thank you' is rooted in 'what you've done for me is rare and precious' — here's how the etymology shapes daily use.

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  Daijobu — the Japanese word that means yes, no, and 'I'm fine'

  The most context-dependent word in everyday Japanese. Means yes, no, thanks, and don't worry — situation decides.