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).
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Month: August 2019
Nōryō (納涼 – Enjoying Cool in Summer) Part 2
Nōryō 納涼 Part 2 Yesterday, I introduced the term nōryō (納涼), which means to feel cool and spend the hot
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Nōryō (納涼 – Enjoying Cool in Summer) Part 1
Nōryō 納涼 Several days ago, I introduced the Japanese term hisho (避暑), which means to move to a cool place
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Karuizawa Part 2
Karuizawa 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
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Karuizawa Part 1
Karuizawa Part 1 軽井沢 Part 1 Yesterday, I introduced you to the term hishochi (避暑地), which means cool places where
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Hishochi (避暑地 – Summer Resort)
Hishochi 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。
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Hane wo Nobasu (羽を伸ばす – Letting Loose)
Hane 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”
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Ikinuki (息抜き – Breather)
Ikinuki 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
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Torihada (鳥肌 – Goose Bumps)
Torihada 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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