Iwazu Mogana (言わずもがな – Needless to Say)
Iwazu Mogana 言わずもがな When describing a situation where “something should not be said” or “something is needless to say,” you
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Month: September 2023
Shicchaka Mecchaka (しっちゃかめっちゃか – Total Mess)
Shicchaka Mecchaka しっちゃかめっちゃか I am currently in a state called shicchaka mecchaka (しっちゃかめっちゃか). 私は今、「しっちゃかめっちゃか」な状態です。 Shicchaka mecchaka is an expression that
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Munatsuki Hacchō (胸突き八丁 – Make-or-Break Period)
Munatsuki Hacchō 胸突き八丁 The Japanese expression, munatsuki hacchō (胸突き八丁), can describe the most challenging period, in the process of accomplishing
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Kujū wo Nameru (苦汁を嘗める – Having a Bitter Experience)
Kujū wo Nameru 苦汁を嘗める To have bitter experiences or unpleasant feelings can be described as kujū wo nameru (苦汁を嘗める) in
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Ha ni Kinu Kise nu (歯に衣着せぬ – Outspoken)
Ha ni Kinu Kise nu 歯に衣着せぬ The concept of speaking one’s thoughts frankly without indirect expressions can be described as
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Kajiba no Bakajikara (火事場の馬鹿力 – Fight-or-Flight Response)
Kajiba no Bakajikara 火事場の馬鹿力 Have you ever shown unexpected power when faced with a critical situation? 危機的状況に直面し、普段からは想像できない大きな力を発揮したことはありますか？ Such power can
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Inishie (古 – Obsolete)
Inishie 古 When I use words that were popular several years ago, sometimes young people describe them as inishie (古),
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Shūbun no Hi (秋分の日 – Autumnal Equinox Day)
Shūbun no Hi 秋分の日 Today, September 23rd, 2023, is Shūbun no HI (秋分の日 – “Autumnal Equinox Day”) in Japan. 今日、2023年9月23日は「秋分の日」です。
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Sabusuku Binbō (サブスク貧乏 – Being Poor due to Subscriptions)
Sabusuku Binbō サブスク貧乏 How much do you use subscription-based services? 皆さんはサブスクリプション方式のサービスをどれくらい使用していますか？ I have numerous subscription agreements, mainly for music, video,
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