Etymology
Real ‘Tanuki Neiri‘
Real ‘Tanuki Neiri‘ 本当の狸寝入り Previously, I introduced you to the term ‘tanuki neiri‘ (狸寝入り – literally “raccoon dog sleep”), which
Proverb
Tama ni Kizu (玉に瑕 – Even the Sun Has Spots)
Tama ni Kizu 玉に瑕 Is there a perfect person or thing around you? あなたの周りには、完璧な人や、完全なものがありますか？ I think that most people and
Culture
Inase (いなせ)
Inase いなせ We sometimes use the word ‘inase‘ (いなせ) to describe a gallant and fresh young man. 勇み肌でさっぱりしている若者のことを、「いなせ」と言うことがあります。 This word
History
Okkū(億劫 – Bothersome)
Okkū 億劫 If you want to describe a feeling that you are not willing to do something because of bothersome,
Kanji
Busu (ブス – Troll)
Busu ブス I do not like the Japanese term ‘busu‘ (ブス). 私は「ブス」という言葉が好きではありません。 Busu is an insulting slang term that refers
