CultureEssayEtymologyJapanese traditionKanjiSlangUncorrected Toru Nov 03, 2017Jan 03, 2024 chaban, comedy, drama, Japan, kabuki, kyogen, role, tea, theatrical, traditional Chaban (茶番 – Farce) Nonsense plays, theatrical behavior, and ridiculous acts are called “chaban” (茶番) or “chaban-geki” (茶番劇) in Japan.(Here the “geki” (劇) means Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionScienceUncorrected Toru Nov 02, 2017Jan 03, 2024 chienetsu, etymology, fever, incorrect use, infants, Japanese term, symptom, teeth, teething fever, wisdom Chienetsu (知恵熱) Chienetsu 知恵熱 There is a Japanese term “chienetsu” (知恵熱), which is often used incorrectly. よく間違って使用される日本語に「知恵熱」があります。 The “chie” (知恵) means “wisdom,” Read More
CultureEssayGamingIdiomJapanese traditionSlangUncorrected Toru Nov 01, 2017Jan 03, 2024 adult, adults, blind package, bulk buying, buy, cards, children, money, otona gai, toys Otona Gai (大人買い – Buying a Large Amount of Something) Otona Gai 大人買い When I was a child, I wanted to do “otona gai” (大人買い) someday. 私は子供の頃、いつか「大人買い」をしたいと思っていました。 The “otona” (大人) Read More