Atama Kakushite Shiri Kakusazu
Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “Atama kakushite shiri kakusazu,” the literal meaning of which is “One hides
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
Month: October 2016
Yubikiri Genman (Pinky Promise)
Yubikiri Genman 指切りげんまん Japanese children say “yubikiri genman uso tsuitara hari senbon nomasu” while crossing their little fingers when they
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Toudai moto Kurashi (Under the Toudai is Dark)
Toudai moto Kurashi 灯台下暗し Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “toudai moto kurashi.” 今日は「灯台下暗し」という日本のことわざを紹介します。 The literal meaning is
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Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no Hi)
Health and Sports Day 体育の日 Today is Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no hi), and is a holiday for many
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Hanage wo Kazoeru (To Count Nose Hair)
Hanage wo Kazoeru 鼻毛を数える Today, I learned the Japanese idiom “hanage wo kazoeru,” which means “to count nose hair.” 今日、私は「鼻毛を数える」という日本語を学びました。
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Uri Futatsu (Two Melons)
Uri Futatsu 瓜二つ Today, I will talk about the Japanese word “uri futatsu.” 今日は「瓜二つ」という日本語を紹介します。 The literal translation is “two melons,”
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Te wo Someru (To Dye One’s Hand)
Te wo Someru 手を染める Yesterday, I introduced a Japanese idiom “ashi wo arau” (to wash one’s feet), which means “to
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Ashi wo Arau (Wash One’s Feet)
Today, I will talk about the Japanese idiom “ashi wo arau.” 足を洗う The literal meaning is “to wash one’s feet,”
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Onna Gokoro to Aki no Sora (Women’s Feelings and Autumn sky)
Onna Gokoro to Aki no Sora 女心と秋の空 There is the proverb “onna gokoro to aki no sora,” the meaning of
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