Summer Solstice
Today was the summer solstice in Japan. 夏至 The summer solstice is a day that the daytime is longest and
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
Month: June 2016
Kin-nen” and “Kin-jitsu
Today, I noticed a little weird Japanese words. 「近年」と「近日」 They are “kin-nen” and “kin-jitsu.” 今日は、日本語の少しおかしな単語に気が付きました。 “Kin” means “close” and “near,”
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Omou” and “Kangaeru” (Think)
Today, I will talk about the Japanese verbs “omou” and “kangaeru.” 「思う」と「考える」 Both of them can be translated into “think”
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Japanese Phrases That Express The End of Flowers
There are many Japanese words that express the end of flowers depending on the kind. 花の終わりを表す日本語 Today, I will talk
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Unagi-bun (Eel Statements)
Unagi-bun うなぎ文 Today, I will talk about “unagi-bun” (eel statements). 今日は「うなぎ文」を紹介します。 The “unagi-bun” expresses something like the following conversation in
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Amato and Karato
Today, I will talk about the Japanese words “amato” and “karato,” which are often misused. 甘党と辛党 “Ama” in “amato” means
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Tip of the Tongue Phenomenon
Today, I will talk about tip of the tongue (TOT) phenomenon. 舌先現象 The tip of the tongue phenomenon is a
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