Mizu” and “Oyu” (Water and Hot Water)
In English, the word “water” is used regardless of the temperature. 水とお湯 However, the literal translation “atsui mizu” (“atsui” means
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
Month: December 2016
Ita ni Tsuku
Today I will talk about the Japanese idiom “ita ni tsuku.” 板につく “Ita ni tsuku” means that someone’s attitude or
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Mimi wo Soroeru (To Arrange Ears)
Today I will talk about the Japanese idiom “mimi wo soroeru.” 耳を揃える The literal meaning is “to arrange ears”, and
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Taka wo Kukuru
Today I will talk about the Japanese idiom “taka wo kukuru.” たかをくくる “Taka wo kukuru” means to predict an amount
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Makura-Nage Part 2
Yesterday I talked about a customary Japanese event “makura-nage”. 枕投げ Part 2 Today I will talk about the official rules
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Makura-Nage Part 1
In many Japanese schools, students and teachers go a school trip for a few days annually. 枕投げ Part 1 In
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Hobo wo Kamu (To Bite a Belly Button)
Hobo wo Kamu ほぞを噛む Today I will talk about the idiom “hozo wo kamu.” 今日は「ほぞを噛む」という慣用句を紹介します。 “Hozo” means “a belly button”
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On no Ji (The Character “on” (御))
Today I will talk about the Japanese term “on no ji”. 御の字 The literal meaning is “the character on (御)”,
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