Learn Japanese with Calvin and Hobbes – January 12 2026

Speaker:
“And with that report, we…”
（その報告で、僕たちは…）
(Sono hōkoku de, bokutachi wa…)

Vocabulary: 報告 — report
Note: “報告” is often used in formal contexts but can be casually referenced among friends.

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Speaker:
“BEeeeeeeep!”
（ビーイイイイッ！）
(Bīiiiin!)

Vocabulary: ビー — beep
Note: The onomatopoeic word expresses an electronic sound, commonly used in casual settings.

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Speaker:
“CLICK.”
（カチッ）
(Kachi)

Vocabulary: カチ — click
Note: This mimics a sound effect and is familiar in playful conversations.

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Speaker:
“Rats.”
（ちぇっ。）
(Che)

Vocabulary: ちぇっ — rats
Note: “ちぇっ” expresses disappointment in a casual, relatable way.