Osusowake (おすそわけ – Sharing)
Osusowake おすそわけ When distributing goods or benefits that you received to your friends or others, it is called osusowake (おすそわけ).
Read moreOsusowake おすそわけ When distributing goods or benefits that you received to your friends or others, it is called osusowake (おすそわけ).
Read moreNōryō 納涼 Part 2 Yesterday, I introduced the term nōryō (納涼), which means to feel cool and spend the hot
Read moreNōryō 納涼 Several days ago, I introduced the Japanese term hisho (避暑), which means to move to a cool place
Read moreKaruizawa Part 2 軽井沢 Part 2 This entry continues from yesterday’s one. この投稿は、昨日の投稿の続きです。 At almost the same time when Alexander
Read moreKaruizawa Part 1 軽井沢 Part 1 Yesterday, I introduced you to the term hishochi (避暑地), which means cool places where
Read moreHishochi 避暑地 Moving to a cool place temporarily to avoid the summer heat is called hisho (避暑) in Japanese. 夏の暑さを避けるため、一時的に涼しい場所に移動することを「避暑」と言います。
Read moreHane wo Nobasu 羽を伸ばす Last weekend, I took an action called hane wo nobasu (羽を伸ばす). 私はこの休日、「羽を伸ばしました」。 Hane (羽) means “wing”
Read moreIkinuki 息抜き People need ikinuki (息抜き) in their lives. 人が生きていく上で、「息抜き」は必要不可欠です。 Ikinuki means to rest, relax or refresh for a while
Read moreTorihada 鳥肌 A phenomenon that a lot of fine bumps appear on a person’s skin due to cold, fear, or
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