Kakuritsuki: Part 1

Today, I played various types of crane games.

It was fun, but I struggled with some 'kakuritsuki' (確率機) quite a bit.

In Japan, many crane games are unofficially known as 'kakuritsuki'.

Since 'kakuritsu' (確率) means "probability,' and 'ki' (機) means "machine," the literal meaning of 'kakuritsuki' is "probability machine."

In other words, it refers to crane game machines where the crane arm's grip strength is controlled to become stronger at a certain probability (or after a certain number of attempts).

When the arm's grip is weak, it is extremely difficult to lift and carry the prize, but after spending a certain amount of money, the arm's grip becomes strong enough, making it easier to obtain the prize.

確率機 Part 1

今日はたくさんのクレーンゲームで遊びました。

楽しい時間でしたが、「確率機」には苦戦させられました。

日本には非公式に「確率機」と呼ばれるクレーンゲームが多く存在します。

「確率」は "probability"、「機」は "machine" を意味するので、「確率機」の文字どおりの意味は "probability machine" となります。

つまり、クレーンのアームの握力が、一定の確率（または一定の試行回数）で強くなる制御を行っている機械というわけです。

アームの握力が弱い状態では、景品を持ち上げて運ぶことは極めて困難ですが、ある程度お金を使うとアームの握力が強まり、景品を入手しやすくなります。

Tazan no Ishi

The mistakes and misbehaviors of others can be used as materials to polish oneself and for reflection.

This ides is expressed as 'tazan no ishi' (他山の石).

'Ta' (他) means "other" or "another."
'Zan/san' (山) means "mountain."
'Ishi' (石) means "stone.'

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'tazan no ishi' is "a stone from another mountain."

This proverb originates from the following story in the Chinese Classic of Poetry: "Even a poor-quality stone picked from another mountain can be used as a whetstone to polish one's own gem."

他山の石

他人の誤った発言や行動も、自分を磨くための材料や、反省の材料にすることができます。

このことを「他山の石」と言います。

「他」・・・ "other/another"
「山」・・・ "mountain"
「石」・・・ "stone"

したがって、「他山の石」の文字どおりの意味は "a stone from another mountain" となります。

このことわざは、「よその山で採れた質の悪い石も、自分の宝石を磨く砥石として使うことができる」という中国の故事に由来します。

• Tazan no Ishi (他山の石 - Drawing a Lesson)
• Tazan no Ishi (他山の石 - Food for thought)

• Tazan no Ishi
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• The mistakes and misbehaviors of others can be used as materials to polish oneself and for reflection.
• The mistakes and misbehavior of others can be used as materials to polish oneself and for reflection.

• This ides is expressed as 'tazan no ishi' (他山の石).
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• 'Ta' (他) means "other" or "another."
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• 'Zan/san' (山) means "mountain."
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• 'Ishi' (石) means "stone.'
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'tazan no ishi' is "a stone from another mountain."
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• This proverb originates from the following story in the Chinese Classic of Poetry: "Even a poor-quality stone picked from another mountain can be used as a whetstone to polish one's own gem."
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Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu

No matter how much one regrets after making a mistake, it is impossible to undo that fact.

This concept is expressed as the proverb, 'kōkai ato ni tatazu' (後悔後に立たず).

・'Kōkai' (後悔) means "regrt."
・'Saki' (先) means "before."
・'Tata/tatsu' (立た/立つ) means "to stand" or "to exist."
・'Zu'(ず) is a neative suffix.

Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "regret does not exist before."

It is often used as a lesson that "regret is futile" and that "one should think carefully in advance to avoid future regrets."

後悔先に立たず

失敗をした後にいくら悔やんでも、その事実を取り消すことはできません。

このことを、「後悔先に立たず」と言います。

「後悔」・・・ "refret"
「先」・・・ "before"
「立た/立つ」・・・ "to stand" or "to exist"
「ず」・・・否定の接尾辞

したがって、「後悔先に立たず」の文字どおりの意味は "regret does not exist before" となります。

「後悔しても無駄であること」および「今後は後悔することがないよう事前によく考えるべきであること」の教訓として使われます。

• Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu (後悔先に立たず - Repentance Comes too Late)
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• No matter how much one regrets after making a mistake, it is impossible to undo that fact.
• No matter how much one regrets after making a mistake, it is impossible to undo the fact.

• This concept is expressed as the proverb, 'kōkai ato ni tatazu' (後悔後に立たず).
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• ・'Kōkai' (後悔) means "regrt."
• ・'Kōkai' (後悔) means "regret."

• ・'Saki' (先) means "before."
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• ・'Tata/tatsu' (立た/立つ) means "to stand" or "to exist."
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• ・'Zu'(ず) is a neative suffix.
• ・'Zu'(ず) is a negative suffix.

• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "regret does not exist before."
• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "regret does not exist before."

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• It is often used as a lesson that "regret is futile" and that "one should think carefully in advance to avoid future regrets."
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Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari

In a long life, there are hardships as well as joys.

This idea is sometimes expressed as 'jinsei yama ari tani ari' (人生山あり谷あり) in Japanese.

・'Jinsei' (人生) means "life."
・'Yama' (山) means "mountain."
・'Ari' (あり) means "there is."
・'Tani' (谷) means "valley."

Therefore, the literal meaning of this phrase is "In life, there are mountains and valleys."

Here, "mountains" metaphorically represent hardships, and "valleys" represent enjoyable times.

It can be translated into English as "Life has its ups and downs."

人生山あり谷あり

長い人生、つらいこともあれば、楽しいこともあります。

このことを「人生山あり谷あり」と言うことがあります。

「人生」・・・ "life"
「山」・・・ "mountain"
「あり」・・・ "there is"
「谷」・・・ "valley"

したがって、この言葉の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

ここで「山」は苦難、「谷」は楽しいことの比喩というわけです。

英語では "Life has its ups and downs" のように訳されます。

• Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari (人生山あり谷あり - Life Has Its Ups and Downs)
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• In a long life, there are hardships as well as joys.
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• This idea is sometimes expressed as 'jinsei yama ari tani ari' (人生山あり谷あり) in Japanese.
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• ・'Jinsei' (人生) means "life."
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• ・'Yama' (山) means "mountain."
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• ・'Ari' (あり) means "there is."
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• ・'Tani' (谷) means "valley."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of this phrase is "In life, there are mountains and valleys."
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• Here, "mountains" metaphorically represent hardships, and "valleys" represent enjoyable times.
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• It can be translated into English as "Life has its ups and downs."
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Neko wa Kotatsu de Maruku Naru

Yesterday, I introduced the most famous Japanese children's song about snow, 'Yuki' (雪), commonly known as 'Yuki ya Konko' (雪やこんこ).

One of the most famous parts in this song is 'inu wa yorokobi niwa kakemawari, neko wa kotatsu de maruku naru' (犬は喜び庭駆け回り　猫はこたつで丸くなる).

・'Inu' (犬) means "dog."
・'Yorokobi' (喜び) means "joy."
・'Niwa' (庭) means "yard."
・'Kakemawari' (駆け回り) means "to run around."
・'Neko' (猫) means "cat."
・'Kotatus' (こたつ) is a traditional Japanese warming device.
・'Maruku naru' (丸くなる) means "to curl up"

Therefore, the meaning of these lyrics is "dogs run around the yard with joy, and cats curl up under the kotatsu."

This song symbolizes the perception in Japan that dogs are resistant to the cold, whereas cats are weak against it.

However, this is not always true.

By the way, on snowy days, I also wish to curl up under a kotatsu like a cat in the song.

猫はこたつで丸くなる

昨日は、日本で有名な雪に関する童謡「雪やこんこ」（正式名は「雪」）を紹介しました。

この中でも有名な一節は、「犬は喜び庭駆け回り　猫はこたつで丸くなる」です。

「犬」・・・ "dog"
「喜び」・・・ "joy"
「庭」・・・ "yard"
「駆け回り」・・・ "to run around"
「猫」・・・ "cat"
「こたつ」・・・ 日本の伝統的な暖房器具
「丸くなる」・・・ "to curl up"

したがって、この歌詞の意味は "dogs run around the yard with joy, and cats curl up under the kotatsu" となります。

この歌詞は、日本において犬は寒さに強く、猫は寒さに弱いイメージがあることを象徴しています。

しかし、必ずしもそうであるとは限りません。

私は雪の日はこたつで丸くなりたいです。

• Neko wa Kotatsu de Maruku Naru (猫はこたつで丸くなる - Cats Curl up under the Kotatsu)
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• Neko wa Kotatsu de Maruku Naru
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• Yesterday, I introduced the most famous Japanese children's song about snow, 'Yuki' (雪), commonly known as 'Yuki ya Konko' (雪やこんこ).
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• One of the most famous parts in this song is 'inu wa yorokobi niwa kakemawari, neko wa kotatsu de maruku naru' (犬は喜び庭駆け回り　猫はこたつで丸くなる).
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• ・'Inu' (犬) means "dog."
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• ・'Yorokobi' (喜び) means "joy."
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• ・'Niwa' (庭) means "yard."
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• ・'Kakemawari' (駆け回り) means "to run around."
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• ・'Neko' (猫) means "cat."
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• ・'Kotatus' (こたつ) is a traditional Japanese warming device.
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• ・'Maruku naru' (丸くなる) means "to curl up"
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• Therefore, the meaning of these lyrics is "dogs run around the yard with joy, and cats curl up under the kotatsu."
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• This song symbolizes the perception in Japan that dogs are resistant to the cold, whereas cats are weak against it.
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• However, this is not always true.
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• By the way, on snowy days, I also wish to curl up under a kotatsu like a cat in the song.
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Yuki ya Konko

It is snowing today.

One of the most famous songs about snow in Japan is 'Yuki ya Konko' (ゆきやこんこ).

'Yuki ya Konko' is a children's song that has been introduced in elementary school textbooks throughout Japan.

In addition, during the winter season, trucks selling heating oil often drive around towns while playing this song. Therefore, most Japanese have heard this song and can sing it.

Since 'yuki' (雪) means "snow," and 'konko' (こんこ) means "come come," the literal meaning of 'yuki ya konko' is "Come, come, snow."

In other words, it is a song for welcoming the snowfall.

However, some regions or people may not welcome snow.

雪やこんこ

今日は雪が降りました。

日本で雪に関する最も有名な歌は、恐らく「雪やこんこ」です。

「雪やこんこ」は、小学校の教科書で全国的に取り入れられている童謡です。

さらに、冬の時期になると、灯油を販売して回るトラックがこの歌を流すことが多いので、ほとんどの日本人は聞いたことがあり、歌うことができます。

「雪」は "snow"、「こんこ」は "come come" を意味するので、「雪やこんこ」の文字どおりの意味は "come, come, snow" となります。

すなわち、雪が降ることを歓迎する歌であるというわけです。

地域や人によっては、歓迎したくないと思うかもしれません。

• Yuki ya Konko (雪やこんこ - Come, Come, Snow)
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• Yuki ya Konko
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• It is snowing today.
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• One of the most famous songs about snow in Japan is 'Yuki ya Konko' (ゆきやこんこ).
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• 'Yuki ya Konko' is a children's song that has been introduced in elementary school textbooks throughout Japan.
• 'Yuki ya Konko' is a children's song that has been introduced in elementary school textbooks across/throughout Japan.

• In addition, during the winter season, trucks selling heating oil often drive around towns while playing this song.
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• Therefore, most Japanese have heard this song and can sing it.
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• Since 'yuki' (雪) means "snow," and 'konko' (こんこ) means "come come," the literal meaning of 'yuki ya konko' is "Come, come, snow."
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• In other words, it is a song for welcoming the snowfall.
• In other words, it is a song for welcoming the snowfall.

• However, some regions or people may not welcome snow.
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Chiikawa Sensō

Today, a 'Chiikawa Sensō' (ちいかわ戦争) occured.

'Chiikawa' refers to a manga and its characters that have become explosively popular in Japan.

In addition, 'sensō' (戦争) means "war," so the literal meaning of 'Chiikawa Sensō' is "Chiikawa War."

When new 'Chiikawa' goods are released, fans fight to purchase them, which is sometimes described as a war.

Today, the new 'Chiikawa' merchandise was launched for pre-order in an online store.

As soon as the sales started, the server was immediately down due to a surge in online traffic. After the server was restored, popular items were sold out very quickly.

I also participated in 'Chiikawa Sensō', but unfortunately, I was not able to get the items I wanted.

ちいかわ戦争

今日は「ちいかわ戦争」が起こりました。

「ちいかわ」は、日本で爆発的な人気となっている漫画、およびその登場キャラクターのことを指します。

そして「戦争」は "war" を意味するので、「ちいかわ戦争」の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

ちいかわの新作グッズが発売されるときは、購入をめぐって激しい争奪戦が行われ、「戦争」と表現されることがあるというわけです。

今日は、オンラインストアで新作グッズの予約受付が始まりました。

一斉にアクセスが集中したため、すぐにサーバがダウンし、復帰後も人気のグッズはすぐに売り切れていました。

私も参加しましたが、欲しいグッズは手に入りませんでした。

• Chiikawa Sensō (ちいかわ戦争 - Chiikawa War)
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• Chiikawa Sensō
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• Today, a 'Chiikawa Sensō' (ちいかわ戦争) occured.
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• 'Chiikawa' refers to a manga and its characters that have become explosively popular in Japan.
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• In addition, 'sensō' (戦争) means "war," so the literal meaning of 'Chiikawa Sensō' is "Chiikawa War."
• In addition, 'sensō' (戦争) means "war," so the literal meaning of Chiikawa Sensō is "Chiikawa War."

• When new 'Chiikawa' goods are released, fans fight to purchase them, which is sometimes described as a war.
• When new Chiikawa products/goods are released, fans fight to purchase them, which is sometimes described as a war.

• Today, the new 'Chiikawa' merchandise was launched for pre-order in an online store.
• Today, pre-orders for new Chiikawa merchandise started on an online store.

• As soon as the sales started, the server was immediately down due to a surge in online traffic.
• As soon as the sales started, the server immediately went down due to a surge in online traffic.

• After the server was restored, popular items were sold out very quickly.
• After the server was restored, popular items were sold out very quickly.

• I also participated in 'Chiikawa Sensō', but unfortunately, I was not able to get the items I wanted.
• I also participated in the Chiikawa Sensō, but unfortunately, I was not able to get the items I wanted.

Dōjō Suru nara Kane wo Kure

When facing severe financial difficulties and receiving sympathy or kind words from someone, the Japanese may have the following phrase in mind.

'Dōjō suru nara kane wo kure' (同情するなら金をくれ).

・'Dōjō syry' (同情する) means "pity."
・'Nara' (なら) means "if" or "rather than."
・'Kane' (金) means "money."
・'Kure' (くれ) means "to give."

Therefore, this phrase literally means, "Give me money if you feel pity."

This phrase became extremely popular in Japan due to its appearance in the hit 1994 drama 'Ie Naki Ko' (家なき子 - "A Child Without a House").

The impact was significant, especially because it was a line from a small child, and the phrase was selected as one of the buzzwords of the year in 1994.

同情するなら金をくれ

厳しい生活苦であるときに、誰かから同情の気持ちや言葉をもらうと、日本人は次のフレーズが頭に浮かぶかもしれません。

「同情するなら金をくれ」

「同情する」・・・ "to sympathize"
「なら」・・・ "if" or "rather than"
「金」・・・ "money"
「くれ」・・・ "to give"

したがって、この表現は文字どおり "Give me money if you feel pity" という意味になります。

このフレーズは、1994年に日本で大ヒットしたドラマ「家なき子」に登場する、とても有名なセリフです。

小さな子どもが言うとは思えない衝撃もあり、1994年の流行語大賞にも選ばれました。

• Dōjō Suru nara Kane wo Kure (同情するなら金をくれ - Give Me Money If You Feel Pity)
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• 'Dōjō suru nara kane wo kure' (同情するなら金をくれ).
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• ・'Dōjō syry' (同情する) means "pity."
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• ・'Nara' (なら) means "if" or "rather than."
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• ・'Kane' (金) means "money."
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• ・'Kure' (くれ) means "to give."
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• Therefore, this phrase literally means, "Give me money if you feel pity."
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• This phrase became extremely popular in Japan due to its appearance in the hit 1994 drama 'Ie Naki Ko' (家なき子 - "A Child Without a House").
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Oya no Sune wo Kajiru

The Japanese idiom 'oya no sune wo kajiru' (親のすねをかじる) describes an adult who is unable to live independently and relies on their parents.

・'Oya' (親) means "parent."
・'Sune' (すね) means "shin."
・'Kajiru' (かじる) means "to gnaw."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'oya no sune wo kajiru' is "to gnaw one's parent's shin."

Of course, it does not mean physically gnawing one's parent's shin.

Since 'sune' is an important part of the body, it is sometimes used as a metaphor for labor or money earned from work.

In other words, this idiom means to depend on money earned by one's parents, as if gnawing it.

親のすねをかじる

大人になっても自立することができず、親に頼って生きることを、「すねをかじる」と表現します。

「親」・・・ "parent"
「すね」・・・ "shin"
「かじる」・・・ "to gnaw"

したがって、「親のすねをかじる」の文字どおりの意味は、 "to gnaw one's parent's shin" となります。

もちろん、物理的に親のすねをかじるわけではありません。

「すね」は、体を支えるために重要な部位であることから、労働や、働いて稼いだお金の比喩として使われることがあります。

すなわち、親が働いて稼いだお金をかじるように、頼りにするというわけです。

• Oya no Sune wo Kajiru (親のすねをかじる - Depending on Parents)
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• Oya no Sune wo Kajiru
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• The Japanese idiom 'oya no sune wo kajiru' (親のすねをかじる) describes an adult who is unable to live independently and relies on their parents.
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• ・'Oya' (親) means "parent."
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• ・'Sune' (すね) means "shin."
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• ・'Kajiru' (かじる) means "to gnaw."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'oya no sune wo kajiru' is "to gnaw one's parent's shin."
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• Of course, it does not mean physically gnawing one's parent's shin.
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• Since 'sune' is an important part of the body, it is sometimes used as a metaphor for labor or money earned from work.
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• In other words, this idiom means to depend on money earned by one's parents, as if gnawing it.
• In other words, this idiom means to gnaw on money earned by one's parents, meaning to rely on it.

Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto

Carelessly saying what you think can lead to unexpected and disastrous outcomes.

The proverb 'kuchi wa wazawai no moto' describes this concept.

・'Kuchi' (口) means "mouth" or "source of speech."
・'Wazawai' (災い) means "misfortune" or "calamity."
・'Moto' (元) means "cause."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'kuchi wa wazawai no moto' is "the mouth is the cause of misfortune."

This idiom originates from a passage in the Chinese Buddhist text "Fayuan Zhulin," which states 'kuchi wa wazawai no kado' (口は禍の門).

'Wazawau' (禍) has the same reading and meaning as 'wazawai' (災い).

In addition, 'kado' (門, also read as 'mon') means "gate" or "entrance."

In other words, 'kuchi wa wazawai no kado' implies that the mouth is the gateway to misfortune.

口は災いの元

不用意に発言すると、思いがけず災難な結果を招くことがあります。

「口は災いの元」ということわざは、この考えを表しています。

「口」・・・ "mouth" or "source of speech"
「災い」・・・ "misfortune" or "calamity"
「元」・・・ "cause"

したがって、「口は災いの元」の文字どおりの意味は "the mouth is the cause of misfortune" となります。

この言葉は、中国の仏教典籍である「法苑珠林」の一節「口は禍の門」に由来します。

「禍」は「災い」と読みも意味も同じです。

また、「門」は "gate/entrance" を意味し、「かど」または「もん」と読みます。

すなわち、「口は禍の門」とは、 "the mouth is the gateway to misfortune" ということです。

• Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto (口は災いの元 - Out of the Mouth Comes Evil)
• Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto (口は災いの元 - Words Can Lead To Disaster/Out of the Mouth Comes Evil)

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• The proverb 'kuchi wa wazawai no moto' describes this concept.
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• ・'Kuchi' (口) means "mouth" or "source of speech."
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• ・'Wazawai' (災い) means "misfortune" or "calamity."
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• ・'Moto' (元) means "cause."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'kuchi wa wazawai no moto' is "the mouth is the cause of misfortune."
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• This idiom originates from a passage in the Chinese Buddhist text "Fayuan Zhulin," which states 'kuchi wa wazawai no kado' (口は禍の門).
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• 'Wazawau' (禍) has the same reading and meaning as 'wazawai' (災い).
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• In addition, 'kado' (門, also read as 'mon') means "gate" or "entrance."
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• In other words, 'kuchi wa wazawai no kado' implies that the mouth is the gateway to misfortune.
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Sensa Banbetsu

Everything is different, and the world is full of diversity.

The four-character idiom 'sensa banbetsu' (千差万別) explains this concept.

・'Sen' (千) means "thousand."
・'Sa' (差) maans "difference."
・'Ban/man' (万) means "ten thousand."
・'Betsu' (別) means "distinction" or "difference."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'sensa banbetsu' is "a thousand differences, ten thousand distinctions."

Here, 千 and 万 represent large numbers.

This idiom originates in the context of Chinese Buddhist historical texts, where it was used to explain that the paths to enlightenment are different for each individual.

千差万別

どんな物事にも、それぞれに何かしらの違いがあり、一つとして同じものはありません。

「千差万別」という四字熟語は、このことを表しています。

「千」・・・ "thousand"
「差」・・・ "different"
「万」・・・ "ten thousand"
「別」・・・ "distinction/difference"

したがって「千差万別」の文字どおりの意味は、 "" となります。

ここで「千」や「万」は、数が多いことを表す語となっています。

この言葉は、中国の仏教史書において、「仏教での悟りに至る道筋は人それぞれである」という文脈で使われたことに由来します。

• Sensa Banbetsu (千差万別 - Divers)
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• The four-character idiom 'sensa banbetsu' (千差万別) explains this concept.
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• ・'Sen' (千) means "thousand."
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• ・'Sa' (差) means "difference."

• ・'Ban/man' (万) means "ten thousand."
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• ・'Betsu' (別) means "distinction" or "difference."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'sensa banbetsu' is "a thousand differences, ten thousand distinctions."
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• Sensa Banbetsu (千差万別 - Divers)
• Sensa Banbetsu (千差万別 - Diverse)

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• Everything is different, and the world is full of diversity.
• No two things are the same, and the world is full of diversity.

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• ・'Ban/man' (万) means "ten thousand."
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• ・'Betsu' (別) means "distinction" or "difference."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'sensa banbetsu' is "a thousand differences, ten thousand distinctions."
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Gakuburu

The Japanese expression 'gakuburu' (ガクブル) describes the state of one's body shivering intensely due to fear or cold.

'Gakuburu' is short for 'gaku gaku buru buru' (ガクガクブルブル), a combination of two onomatopoeic words 'gaku gaku' (ガクガク) and 'buru buru' (ブルブル).

Both 'gaku gaku' and 'buru buru' describe a small shiver due to fear or cold, but 'gaku gaku' is more often used to express a stronger shiver.

By combining these two terms, you can express even stronger fear or cold.

Incidentally, it is sometimes written with the shivering emotion "((((;゜Д゜)))," or "gkbr" is sometimes used instead of 'gakuburu'.

ガクブル

恐怖にや寒さに強く震えるさまを、「ガクブル」と表現することがあります。

「ガクブル」は、「ガクガク」と「ブルブル」の二つの擬態語を組み合わせた「ガクガクブルブル」の略語です。

「ガクガク」と「ブルブル」は、どちらも恐怖さ寒さなどで小刻みに震えるさまを表す擬態語ですが、「ガクガク」のほうが強い震えを表すことが多いです。

この二つを組み合わせることで、より強い恐怖や寒さを表しているというわけです。

「((((;゜Д゜)))」という顔文字を伴うことや、「gkbr」のようにさらに短縮して書かれることもあります。

• Gakuburu (ガクブル - Shivering)
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• The Japanese expression 'gakuburu' (ガクブル) describes the state of one's body shivering intensely due to fear or cold.
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• 'Gakuburu' is short for 'gaku gaku buru buru' (ガクガクブルブル), a combination of two onomatopoeic words 'gaku gaku' (ガクガク) and 'buru buru' (ブルブル).
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• By combining these two terms, you can express even stronger fear or cold.
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• Incidentally, it is sometimes written with the shivering emotion "((((;゜Д゜)))," or "gkbr" is sometimes used instead of 'gakuburu'.
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Koto Nakare Shugi

Many Japanese follow a principle known as 'koto nakare shugi' (事なかれ主義).

'Koto nakare shugi' refers to a way of thinking or attitude that dislikes making waves and tries to maintain a calm situation.

・'Koto' (事) means "thing."
・'Nakare' is a term used to prohibit an action.
・'Shugi' (主義) means "principle."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'koto nakare syugi' is "a principle that prevents things from working."

In other words, it is a philosophy of acting so as not to get involved in trouble or problems.

Such an attitude of trying to maintain a calm situation is not inherently bad. However, a passive attitude of pretending not to see problems can lead to negative outcomes.

事なかれ主義

日本人の多くは「事なかれ主義」です。

「事なかれ主義」は、事を荒立てることを嫌い、穏便に済ませようとする考え方を意味します。

「事」・・・ "thing"
「なかれ」・・・動作の禁止に用いる語
「主義」・・・ "principle"

したがって「事なかれ主義」の文字どおりの意味は、 "" となります。

トラブルなどが生じないように立ち回る主義というわけです。

物事を穏便に済ませようとする姿勢は悪いものではありませんが、問題やトラブルに対して見て見ぬふりを繰り返す消極的な姿勢は、かえって悪い結果を招いてしまうかもしれません。

• Koto Nakare Shugi (事なかれ主義 - A Fear of Rocking the Boat)
• Koto Nakare Shugi (事なかれ主義 - A Fear of Rocking the Boat)

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• ・'Koto' (事) means "thing."
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• ・'Shugi' (主義) means "principle."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'koto nakare syugi' is "a principle that prevents things from working."
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Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari: Part 2

The Japanese proverb 'Kōbō mo fude no ayamari' (弘法も筆の誤り) originates from the following anecdote:

One day, Kūkai (空海; also known as Kōbō) was requested to write characters on a plaque for the Ōtenmon (應天門) gate in Kyoto.

However, when the completed plaque was displayed, people found that the first stroke of the character 'Ō' (應) was missing.

This incident is believed to be the origin of the proverb 'Kō bo mo fude no ayamari'.

It is also said that Kūkai later threw the brush from beneath the gate and successfully added the missing stroke.

弘法も筆の誤り Part 2

「弘法も筆の誤り」ということわざは、ある逸話に由来します。

空海（弘法）は、京都の應天門に掲げる扁額に、文字を入れるよう依頼されました。

しかし、掲げられた扁額を見ると、「應」の文字の一画目が書かれていなかったそうです。

これが、「弘法も筆の誤り」ということわざの由来とされています。

空海はその後、門の下から筆を投げつけ、見事に点を打ったとも言われています。

• Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari (弘法も筆の誤り - Even Homer Sometimes Nods): Part 2
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• Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari: Part 2
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• One day, Kūkai (空海; also known as Kōbō) was asked/requested to write inscribe/characters on a plaque for the Ōtenmon (應天門) gate in Kyoto.

• However, when the completed plaque was displayed, people found that the first stroke of the character 'Ō' (應) was missing.
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• This incident is believed to be the origin of the proverb 'Kō bo mo fude no ayamari'.
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• It is also said that Kūkai later threw the brush from beneath the gate and successfully added the missing stroke.
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• Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari (弘法も筆の誤り - Even Homer Sometimes Nods): Part 2
• Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari (弘法も筆の誤り - Even Homer Sometimes Nods/Even the best make mistakes/Nobody's perfect): Part 2

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Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari: Part 1

Yesterday, I introduced the proverb 'saru mo ki kara ochiru' (猿も木から落ちる), which means that even skilled people in their field sometimes make mistakes.

There is a similar proverb, 'Kōbō mo fude no ayamari' (弘法にも筆の誤り).

・'Kōbō' (弘法) refers to Kūkai (空海), a great Buddhist monk and master calligrapher in the Heian period.
・'Fude' (筆) means a writing brush used in calligraphy.
・'Ayamari' (誤り) means mistakes.

Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "even Kōbō makes mistakes with his brush."

It implies that even a master calligrapher can make mistakes.

弘法も筆の誤り Part 1

昨日は、どんなに上手な人でもときには失敗することを意味する「猿も木から落ちる」ということわざを紹介しました。

似たことわざに、「弘法も筆の誤り」があります。

「弘法」・・・平安時代の僧侶であり書の名人「空海」のこと
「筆」・・・ "a writing brush used in calligraphy"
「誤り」・・・ "mistakes"

したがって、「弘法も筆の誤り」の文字どおりの意味は "even Kōbō makes mistakes with his brush" となります。

書の名人であっても、書き間違えることがあるということです。

• Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari (弘法も筆の誤り - Even Homer Sometimes Nods): Part 1
• Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari (弘法も筆の誤り - Even Homer Sometimes Nods): Part 1

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• There is a similar proverb, 'Kōbō mo fude no ayamari' (弘法にも筆の誤り).
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• ・'Kōbō' (弘法) refers to Kūkai (空海), a great Buddhist monk and master calligrapher in the Heian period.
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• ・'Fude' (筆) means a writing brush used in calligraphy.
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• ・'Ayamari' (誤り) means mistakes.
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Saru mo Ki kara Ochiru

Even the most skilled people in their field sometimes make mistakes.

Proverbs describing this concept are found worldwide, and there are several ones in Japan.

Among them, the most common proverb in Japan is 'saru mo ki kara ochiru' (猿も木から落ちる).

・'Saru' (猿) means "monkey."
・'Ki' (木) means "tree."
・'Ochiru' (落ちる) means "to fall."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'satu mo ki kara ochiru' is "even monkeys fall from trees."

In other words, just as even monkeys who are good at climbing trees sometimes fall from trees, no one is infallible.

猿も木から落ちる

どんなにその道に優れている人でも、たまには失敗することがあります。

このことを表すことわざは世界中にあり、日本にも複数あります。

その中でも、日本で最も一般的なものは、「猿も木から落ちる」です。

「猿」・・・ "monkey"
「木」・・・ "tree"
「落ちる」・・・ "to fall"

したがって、「猿も木から落ちる」の文字どおりの意味は "even monkeys fall from trees" となります。

木登りが得意な猿でも、ときには落ちてしまうということです。

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• ・'Saru' (猿) means "monkey."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'satu mo ki kara ochiru' is "even monkeys fall from trees."
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• In other words, just as even monkeys who are good at climbing trees sometimes fall from trees, no one is infallible.
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The Japanese idiom 'manaita no koi' (まな板の鯉) describes a situation where one cannot do anything and is completely at the mercy of others.

・'Manaita' (まな板) means "cutting board."
・'Koi' (鯉) means "carp."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'manaita no koi' is "carp on a cutting board."

If you put live carp placed on a cutting board, it will leap around.

However, the carp can easily faint by stroking its lateral line with a knife or tapping between its eyes.

The carp looks as if it has accepted its inevitable death, leading to the current meaning of this idiom.

まな板の鯉

自分の力ではどうしようもなく、相手のなすがままになるしかない状態のことを、「まな板の鯉」と言います。

「まな板」・・・ "cutting board"
「鯉」・・・ "carp"

そのため「まな板の鯉」の文字どおりの意味は "carp on a cutting board" となります。

生きた鯉を調理しようとまな板に乗せると、暴れてしまいます。

しかし鯉は、包丁で側線を撫でたり、眉間を叩くことで、簡単に気絶するそうです。

この鯉の様子が、死を覚悟しているかのように見え、現在の意味に転じたというわけです。

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• If you put live carp placed on a cutting board, it will leap around.
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• However, the carp can easily faint by stroking its lateral line with a knife or tapping between its eyes.
• However, the carp can easily faint if you stroke its lateral line with a knife or tapping between its eyes.

• The carp looks as if it has accepted its inevitable death, leading to the current meaning of this idiom.
• It looks as if it has accepted its inevitable death, leading to the current meaning of this idiom.

Senshi Bankō

The four-character idiom 'senshi bankō' (千紫万紅) describes a beautiful scenery of many flowers blooming or something having vivid colors.

・'Sen' (千) means "thousand."
・'Shi' (紫) means "purple."
・'Ban/man' (万) means "ten thousand."
・'Kou' (紅) means "crimson."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'senshi bankō' is "a thousand purples and ten thousand crimsons."

Here, 'sen' (thousand) and 'man' (ten thousand) represent many things.

Incidentally, there is a slightly minor homonym, 'senshi bankō' (千思万考).

'Shi' (思) means "to think," 'kou' (考) means "to consider," and 'senshi banko' means to think about something over and over again.

千紫万紅/千思万考

多くの花が咲き乱れる美しい景色や、色鮮やかなさまを、「千紫万紅」という四字熟語で表現することができます。

「千」・・・ "thousand"
「紫」・・・ "purple"
「万」・・・ "ten thousand"
「紅」・・・ "crimson"

したがって、「千紫万紅」の文字どおりの意味は "a thousand purples and ten thousand crimsons" となります。

ここで、「千」と「万」は、数が非常に多いさまを表しています。

また、あまり一般的ではありませんが、「千思万考」という同音異義語も存在します。

「思」は "to think"、「考」は "to consider" を意味し、「千思万考」でさまざまに考えを巡らせるという意味になります。

• Senshi Bankō (千紫万紅/千思万考 - Multitude of Colors / Repetitice Thinking)
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'senshi bankō' is "a thousand purples and ten thousand crimsons."
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• 'Shi' (思) means "to think," 'kou' (考) means "to consider," and 'senshi banko' means to think about something over and over again.
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Kuchibashi ga Kīroi

The Japanese idiom 'kuchibashi ga kīroi' (くちばしが黄色い) describes that someone is still young, inexperienced, and immature.

・'Kuchibashi' (くちばし) means "beak."
・'Kīro/kīroi' (黄色/黄色い) means "yellow."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'kuchibashi ga kīroi' is "one's beak is yellow."

Popular birds such as sparrows and crows have yellow beaks when they are chicks, which turn black as they mature.

In this idiom, a young and inexperienced person is metaphorically compared to a chick with a yellow beak.

くちばしが黄色い

まだ若くて経験が浅く、未熟であることを、「くちばしが黄色い」と表現することがあります。

「くちばし」・・・ "beak"
「黄色」・・・ "yellow"

したがって、この慣用句の文字どおりの意味は "one's beak is yellow" となります。

スズメやカラスなどの一般的な鳥は、雛鳥の時期に黄色いくちばしを持ちますが、成長すると黒くなります。

この慣用句は、若く未熟な人を雛鳥に喩えているというわけです。

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• The Japanese idiom 'kuchibashi ga kīroi' (くちばしが黄色い) describes that someone is still young, inexperienced, and immature.
• The Japanese idiom 'kuchibashi ga kīroi' (くちばしが黄色い) describes that someone that is still young, inexperienced, and immature.

• ・'Kuchibashi' (くちばし) means "beak."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'kuchibashi ga kīroi' is "one's beak is yellow."
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• Popular birds such as sparrows and crows have yellow beaks when they are chicks, which turn black as they mature.
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• In this idiom, a young and inexperienced person is metaphorically compared to a chick with a yellow beak.
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Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku

When you feel down due to unpleasant experiences, you may brood over that or worry about the future.

In such cases, remember the proverb 'asita wa asita no kaze ga fuku' (明日は明日の風が吹く).

・'Ashita' (明日) means "tomorrow."
・'Kaze' (風) means "wind."
・'Fuku' (吹く) means "to blow."

Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "the tomorrow's wind will blow tomorrow."

In other words, since tomorrow will be a different day, you should let things go as they will, and there is no need to be worried.

明日は明日の風が吹く

嫌なことがあり、落ち込んでしまったとき、将来についていろいろなことを考えたり、くよくよとしてしまうかもしれません。

そんなときは、「明日は明日の風が吹く」ということわざを思い出しましょう。

「明日」・・・ "tomorrow"
「風」・・・ wind"
「吹く」・・・ "to blow"

すなわち、「明日は明日の風が吹く」の文字どおりの意味は "the tomorrow's wind will blow tomorrow" となります。

明日はまた違った一日になるので、成り行きに任せれば良く、不安になる必要はないということです。

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• In such cases, remember the proverb 'asita wa asita no kaze ga fuku' (明日は明日の風が吹く).
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• ・'Ashita' (明日) means "tomorrow."
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• ・'Kaze' (風) means "wind."
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• ・'Fuku' (吹く) means "to blow."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "the tomorrow's wind will blow tomorrow."
• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "the tomorrow's wind will blow tomorrow."

• In other words, since tomorrow will be a different day, you should let things go as they will, and there is no need to be worried.
• In other words, since tomorrow will be a different day, you should let things go as they are, and there is no need to be worried.

Shatei

Someone's younger brother or someone treated like a younger brother can be referred to as 'shatei' (舎弟).

・'Sha' (舎) is a humble prefix used for a relative.
・'Tei' (弟) means "younger brother."

Originally, 'shatei' literally meant a younger brother or a younger brother-in-law.

However, it has become widely used in gang groups like the yakuza to refer to henchmen or younger members of the organization.

This may be the reason why we rarely see the word 'shatei' used to mean a younger brother today.

Please be careful when using this term in daily conversation.

舎弟

自分の弟や、弟のように扱う関係の人のことを、「舎弟」と言うことがあります。

「舎」・・・ 身内につける謙称
「弟」・・・ "younger brother"

「舎弟」は本来、文字どおり「実の弟」や「義理の弟」を表す言葉でした。

しかしこの言葉は、暴力団などの組織において、弟分や子分を表す際に使われるイメージが広く浸透しています。

そのためか、現在では本来の意味で「舎弟」を使う状況はほとんど見かけません。

日常会話で使う際は注意をしてください。

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• However, it has become widely used in gang groups like the yakuza to refer to henchmen or younger members of the organization.
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• This may be the reason why we rarely see the word 'shatei' used to mean a younger brother today.
• This may be the reason why we rarely see the word 'shatei' used to convey the meaning of a younger brother today.

• Please be careful when using this term in daily conversation.
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I usually hear 舎弟 used in a tongue and cheek way. That's probably because I don't know any real gang members haha.

Mo ni Fukusu: Part 2

During the period of 'mo ni fukusu' (喪に服す - "mourning"), there are various things that should not be done.

For example, visiting shrines, participating in celebratory events like weddings, going on trips or leisure activities, celebrating the New Year, and making significant purchases.

In my recent entry, I introduced the Japanese culture of writing 'nengajō' (年賀状 - "New Year's greeting card") to be delivered on January 1.

However, during the period of mourning, one should not write 'nengajō' either.

Instead, 'mochū hagaki' (喪中はがき - "mourning postcard") is sent in November or December to inform others that they are currently in mourning.

Those who receive a mourning postcard usually reply after the New Year with 'kanchū mimai' (寒中見舞い - "winter greeting card").

喪に服す Part 2

喪に服している間、やってはいけないことはいろいろとあります。

「神社への参拝」「結婚式など慶事への参加」「旅行やレジャー」「正月のお祝い」「大きな買い物」などです。

先日、日本人は1月1日に届くように「年賀状」を書く文化があるということを紹介しました。

しかし、喪中の間は年賀状も書いてはいけません。

代わりに、「喪中はがき」を少し早い時期に出して、現在喪に服していることを知らせます。

喪中はがきを受け取った人は、お正月を少し過ぎた頃に、「寒中見舞い」や「喪中見舞い」で返信します。

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• During the period of 'mo ni fukusu' (喪に服す - "mourning"), there are various things that should not be done.
• During the period of 'mo ni fukusu' (喪に服す - "mourning"), there are various things that should not be done, such as visiting shrines, participating in celebratory events like weddings, going on trips or leisure activities, celebrating the New Year, and making significant purchases.

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• For example, visiting shrines, participating in celebratory events like weddings, going on trips or leisure activities, celebrating the New Year, and making significant purchases.

• In my recent entry, I introduced the Japanese culture of writing 'nengajō' (年賀状 - "New Year's greeting card") to be delivered on January 1.
• In my recent entry, I introduced the Japanese culture of writing 'nengajō' (年賀状 - "New Year's greeting card") that is delivered on January 1.

• However, during the period of mourning, one should not write 'nengajō' either.
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• Instead, 'mochū hagaki' (喪中はがき - "mourning postcard") is sent in November or December to inform others that they are currently in mourning.
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• Those who receive a mourning postcard usually reply after the New Year with 'kanchū mimai' (寒中見舞い - "winter greeting card").
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Mo ni Fukusu: Part 1

In Japanese culture, after the death of a loved one, people refrain from their activities to mourn for a certain period. This is called 'mo ni fukusu' (喪に服す).

Since 'mo' (喪) means "mourning," and 'fukusu' (服す) means "to spend," 'mo ni fukusu' literally means "to spend time in mourning."

When expressing this concept as a noun, it becomes 'fukumo' (服喪).

In addition, the period of mourning is called 'mochū' (喪中) or 'fukumochū' (服喪中) using 'chū' (中 - meaning "during").

Generally, the mourning period lasts 12 to 13 months for a spouse or first-degree relative and 3 to 6 months for a second-degree relative.

喪に服す Part 1

身近な人が亡くなったあと、故人の冥福を祈り一定期間行動を慎むことを、「喪に服す」と言います。

「喪」は "mourning"、「服す」は "to spend" を意味するので、「喪に服す」は文字どおり "to spend time in mourning" という意味になります。

「喪に服す」ことは名詞では「服喪」と表現されます。

また、喪に服す期間のことを、"during" を意味する「中」を使い、「喪中」や「服喪中」と言います。

喪に服す期間は、故人が配偶者または1親等であれば12～13ヶ月、2親等であれば3～6ヶ月が一般的です。

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• In Japanese culture, after the death of a loved one, people refrain from their activities to mourn for a certain period.
• In Japanese culture, after the death of a loved one, people refrain from performing their regular activities to mourn for a certain period.

• This is called 'mo ni fukusu' (喪に服す).
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• Since 'mo' (喪) means "mourning," and 'fukusu' (服す) means "to spend," 'mo ni fukusu' literally means "to spend time in mourning."
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• When expressing this concept as a noun, it becomes 'fukumo' (服喪).
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• In addition, the period of mourning is called 'mochū' (喪中) or 'fukumochū' (服喪中) using 'chū' (中 - meaning "during").
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• Generally, the mourning period lasts 12 to 13 months for a spouse or first-degree relative and 3 to 6 months for a second-degree relative.
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I no Naka no Kawazu Taikai wo Shirazu

People living in a small world, lacking in knowledge and experience, cannot understand the vast world beyond them and the perspective of others.

The proverb 'i no naka no kawazu taikai wo shirazu' (井の中の蛙大海を知らず) expresses this idea.

・'I' (井) means "well."
・'Naka' means "inside."
・'Kawazu' (蛙) means "frog."
・'Taikai' (大海) means "ocean."
・'Shiru/shira' (知る/知ら) means "to know."
・'Zu' is a negative suffix.

Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "A frog in a well does not know the ocean."

As you can imagine, a frog living in a well cannot know or understand the ocean outside.

In this proverb, a frog in a well is a metaphor for a person with a narrow perspective.

井の中の蛙大海を知らず

狭い世界で生き、知識が経験が足りない人は、外に広がる広い世界のことや他人の立場を理解することができません。

ことわざ「井の中の蛙大海を知らず」は、このことを表しています。

「井」・・・ "well"
「中」・・・ "inside"
「蛙」・・・ "frog"
「大海」・・・ "ocean"
「知る/知ら」・・・ "to know"
「ず」・・・否定の接尾辞

したがって、このことわざの文字どおりの意味は、 "A frog in a well does not know the ocean" となります。

井戸の中に住む蛙は、外に海があることを知らず、理解することもできません。

視野の狭い人を、井戸の中の蛙に喩えているというわけです。

• I no Naka no Kawazu Taikai wo Shirazu (井の中の蛙大海を知らず - A Big Fish in a Little Pond)
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• People living in a small world, lacking in knowledge and experience, cannot understand the vast world beyond them and the perspective of others.

• The proverb 'i no naka no kawazu taikai wo shirazu' (井の中の蛙大海を知らず) expresses this idea.
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• ・'Naka' means "inside."
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• ・'Taikai' (大海) means "ocean."
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• ・'Shiru/shira' (知る/知ら) means "to know."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "A frog in a well does not know the ocean."
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• As you can imagine, a frog living in a well cannot know or understand the ocean outside.
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• In this proverb, a frog in a well is a metaphor for a person with a narrow perspective.
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Ha ga Tatanai

The Japanese idiom 'ha ga tatanai' is used to describe a situation where someone is beyond your abilities and you cannot compete with them.

・'Ha' (歯) means "tooth."
・'Tatsu/tata' (立つ/立た) means "to stand."
・'Nai' (ない) is a negative suffix.

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'ha ga tatanai' is "one's teeth cannot stand."

This idiom also means being unable to bite something because it is too hard.

From the concept of something being too hard to bite and eat, it came to mean a situation where one's abilities are insufficient to overcome someone or something.

歯が立たない

相手が自分の技量を超えていて敵わないことを、「歯が立たない」と表現することができます。

「歯」・・・ "tooth"
「立つ/立た」・・・ "to stand"
「ない」・・・否定の接尾辞

したがって、「歯が立たない」の文字どおりの意味は "one's teeth cannot stand" となります。

この慣用句は、食べものが固くて噛むことができないという意味も持ちます。

固くて食べられないことから、自分の力ではどうしようもできない、という意味も持つようになったというわけです。

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• From the concept of something being too hard to bite and eat, it came to mean a situation where one's abilities are insufficient to overcome someone or something.
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Te mo Ashi mo Denai

The Japanese idiom 'te mo ashi mo denai' describes a situation where there is no way to handle it or when something is beyond one's ability.

・'Te' (手) means "hand."
・'Ashi' (足) means "foot."
・'De/deru' (出/出る) means "to come out."
・'Nai' (ない) is a negative suffix.

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'te mo ashi mo denai' is "neither one's hands nor feet come out."

This literal translation represents a state where one finds themselves helpless and unable to move.

手も足も出ない

対応のしようがないことや、自分の力ではどうすることもできないことを、「手も足も出ない」と言います。

「手」・・・ "hand"
「足」・・・ "foot"
「出/出る」・・・ "to come out"
「ない」・・・否定の接尾辞

したがって、「手も足も出ない」の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

為す術もない状況に萎縮してしまい、動けなくなっているさまを表しているわけです。

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• ・'Nai' (ない) is a negative suffix.
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'te mo ashi mo denai' is "neither one's hands nor feet come out."
• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'te mo ashi mo denai' is "neither one's hands nor feet can come out."

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Me ga Ten ni Naru

The Japanese idiom 'me ga ten ni naru' (目が点になる) describes someone being terribly surprised or astonished.

・'Me' (目) means "eye."
・'Ten' (点) means "dot."
・'Naru' (なる) means "to become."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'mega ten ni naru' is "one's eyes become dots."

This idiom is believed to have originated from manga around the 1960s and 1970s.

In the manga, characters' eyes sometimes become dots to convey a state of shock or surprise.

This expression remains popular in current manga and anime.

目が点になる

ひどく驚いたり、呆れたりすることを、「目が点になる」という慣用句で表現することができます。

目・・・ "eye"
点・・・ "dot"
なる・・・ "to become"

したがって、「目が点になる」の文字どおりの意味は "one's eyes become dots" となります。

この慣用句は、1960～1970年代頃に、漫画に由来して生まれた言葉であるとされています。

漫画では、キャラクターが驚いている様子を、目を点にして表現することがあります。

この表現は、今でも漫画やアニメでよく使用されています。

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• This expression remains popular in current manga and anime.
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Me wo Shiro Kuro Saseru

The Japanese idiom 'me wo shiro kuro saseru' (目を白黒させる) can be used to describe a situation where someone is surprised, panicked, or suffering.

・'Me' (目) means "eye."
・'Shiro' (白) means "white."
・'Kuro' (黒) means "black."
・'Saseru' (させる) means "to make."

Therefore, the literal meaning of this idiom is "to make one's eyes white and black."

In other words, this idiom describes a situation where, due to extreme surprise or suffering, someone's eyes repeatedly turn white and black.

目を白黒させる

驚いて慌てたり、もだえ苦しむことを、「目を白黒させる」という慣用句で表現することがあります。

「目」・・・ "eye"
「白」・・・ "white"
「黒」・・・ "black"
「させる」・・・ "to make"

したがって、「目を白黒させる」の文字どおりの意味は "to make one's eyes white and black." となります。

あまりに驚きや苦しみに、目が白目になったり黒目になったりするさまを表しているというわけです。

• Me wo Shiro Kuro Saseru (目を白黒させる - Rolling One's Eyes)
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• The Japanese idiom 'me wo shiro kuro saseru' (目を白黒させる) can be used to describe a situation where someone is surprised, panicked, or suffering.
• The Japanese idiom 'me wo shiro kuro saseru' (目を白黒させる) can be used to describe a situation when someone is surprised, panicking, or suffering.

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• Therefore, the literal meaning of this idiom is "to make one's eyes white and black."
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• In other words, this idiom describes a situation where, due to extreme surprise or suffering, someone's eyes repeatedly turn white and black.
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Oni no Inu Ma ni Sentaku

While there are no scary or annoying people around, you can forget about daily hardships and relax.

Such a situation can be described as the Japanese proverb 'oni no inu ma ni sentaku' (鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯).

・'Oni' (鬼) means "ogre."
・'I/iru' (居/居る) means "to exist."
・'Nu' (ぬ) is a negative suffix.
・'Ma' (間) means "while."
・'Sentaku' (洗濯) means "washing."

Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "washing while ogres are away."

In this context, 'oni' is used as a metaphor for "scary person," and 'sentaku' implies "cleansing one's life."

In English, there is a similar phrase, "When the cat is away, the mice will play."

鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯

こわい人や気兼ねする人がいない間は、日ごろの苦労を忘れてゆっくりとくつろぎたくなるものです。

そのような状況は、「鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯」ということわざで表現されます。

「鬼」・・・"ogre"
「居/居る」・・・"to exist"
「ぬ」・・・否定の接尾辞
「間」・・・"while"
「洗濯」・・・"washing"

したがって「鬼の居ぬ間に洗濯」の文字どおりの意味は、"washing while ogres are away" となります。

ここで、「鬼」は「こわい人」の比喩として、「洗濯」は「命の洗濯」の意味で使われています。

英語にも、「猫がいないとき、ネズミは遊ぶ ("When the cat is away, the mice will play.")」という似た表現があります。

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• ・'Sentaku' (洗濯) means "washing."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "washing while ogres are away."
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• In this context, 'oni' is used as a metaphor for "scary person," and 'sentaku' implies "cleansing one's life."
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Uwasa wo Sureba Kage ga Sasu

When you are talking about someone, that person unexpectedly shows up.

The Japanese proverb 'uwasa wo sureba kage ga sasu' (噂をすれば影がさす) represents such a situation.

・'Uwasa' (噂) means "rumor."
・'Sureba' (すれば) means "if you do."
・'Kage' (影) means "shadow."
・'Sasu' (さす) means "to cast."

Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "If you rumor about someone, the shadow is cast."

It is a reminder not to gossip or speak ill of others.

噂をすれば影がさす

ある人の噂をしていると、思いがけず当人がやってくるものです。

「噂をすれば影がさす」といことわざは、このことを表しています。

「噂」・・・"rumor"
「すれば」・・・"if you do"
「影」・・・"shadow"
「さす」・・・"to cast"

すなわち、このことわざの文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

人の噂や悪口はあまりしないようにしましょう。

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• The Japanese proverb 'uwasa wo sureba kage ga sasu' (噂をすれば影がさす) represents such a situation.
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "If you rumor about someone, the shadow is cast."
• Therefore, the literal meaning of this proverb is "If you spread rumors about someone, their shadow is cast."

• It is a reminder not to gossip or speak ill of others.
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Umisen Yamasen

The four-character idiom 'umisen yamasen' (海千山千) describes someone who has many years of experience, knows everything good and bad in the world, and is cunning.

・'Umi' (海) means "sea."
・'Sen' (千) means "thousand."
・'Yama' (山) means "mountain."

Therefore, the literal meaning of 'umisen yamasen' is "A thousand years in the sea and a thousand years in the mountains."

This idiom originates from an ancient Chinese legend, which says that a snake that has lived a thousand years in the sea and a thousand years in the mountains becomes a dragon.

It is sometimes used as a compliment, but note that it often carries a negative connotation of being sly.

海千山千

長年の経験から、世の中の表も裏も知り尽くしていて悪賢い人のことを、「海千山千」と形容することがあります。

「海」・・・"sea"
「千」・・・"thousand"
「山」・・・"mountain"

すなわち「海千山千」の文字どおりの意味は "A thousand years in the sea and a thousand years in the mountains" となります。

この四字熟語は、海に千年、山に千年住んだ蛇は竜になるという、中国の故事に由来します。

褒め言葉として使われることもありますが、「ずる賢い」というネガティブなニュアンスがを含むので、注意してください。

• Umisen Yamasen (海千山千 - Experienced and Cunning)
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• The four-character idiom 'umisen yamasen' (海千山千) describes someone who has many years of experience, knows everything good and bad in the world, and is cunning.
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• ・'Umi' (海) means "sea."
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'umisen yamasen' is "A thousand years in the sea and a thousand years in the mountains."
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• This idiom originates from an ancient Chinese legend, which says that a snake that has lived a thousand years in the sea and a thousand years in the mountains becomes a dragon.
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• It is sometimes used as a compliment, but note that it often carries a negative connotation of being sly.
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• While it can be used as a compliment, it often carries a negative connotation of being sly or crafty, so it should be used with caution.
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Heta no Yokozuki

The Japanese phrase 'heta no yokozuki' (下手の横好き) describes someone who is enthusiastic about something even though they are not good at it.

・'Heta' (下手) means "unskilled" or "poor at something."
・'Yoko' (横) means "side."
・'Suki/zuki' (好き) means "like."

Here, 'yoko' can also imply "unreasonable" or "improper."

Generally, it is assumed that if someone is poor at something, they would not like it.

In other words, 'heta no yokozuki' refers to someone who unreasonably like something they are not good at.

下手の横好き

下手であるにも関わらず、その物事が好きで熱心であることを、「下手の横好き」と言います。

「下手」・・・"unskilled" or "poor at something"
「横」・・・ "side"
「好き」・・・ "like"

ここで「横」は、「道理に合わないこと」や「不正」を意味することもあります。

ふつう、下手であれば、その物事は嫌いになると考えられます。

すなわち「下手の横好き」とは、「道理に合わないことを好きな人」というわけです。

• Heta no Yokozuki (下手の横好き - Dabster)
• Heta no Yokozuki (下手の横好き - Loving something but being very bad at it/Dabster)

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• Generally, it is assumed that if someone is poor at something, they would not like it.
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• In other words, 'heta no yokozuki' refers to someone who unreasonably like something they are not good at.
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• Heta no Yokozuki (下手の横好き - Loving something you are bad at)

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• ・'Heta' (下手) means "unskilled" or "poor at something."
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Heta na Teppō mo Kazu Ucha Ataru

The Japanese proverb 'heta na teppo mo kazu ucha ataru' (下手な鉄砲も数撃ちゃ当たる) describes a situation where even someone who is not good at something can occasionally succeed if they keep trying repeatedly.

This proverb can be broken down into the following elements:

・'Heta' (下手): "unskilled" or "poor at something"
・'Teppō' (鉄砲): "gun"
・'Kazu' (数): "number" or "many times"
・'Utsu/ucha' (撃つ/撃ちゃ): "to shoot"
・'Ataru' (当たる): "to hit"

The literal meaning of this proverb is, "Even someone poor with a gun, if they shoot many times, they will hit the target."

It implies that if you try something over and over, you may eventually succeed.

However, note that this proverb is sometimes used sarcastically.

下手な鉄砲も数撃ちゃ当たる

何かをすることが下手な人でも、繰り返し行っていれば運良く成功することがあります。

「下手な鉄砲も数撃ちゃ当たる」ということわざは、このことを表しています。

「下手」・・・"unskilled" or "poor at something"
「鉄砲」・・・"gun"
「数」・・・"number" or "many times"
「撃つ/撃ちゃ」・・・"to shoot"
「当たる」・・・"to hit"

このことわざの文字どおりの意味は "Even someone poor with a gun, if they shoot many times, they will hit the target" となります。

うまくいかない物事も根気よく続けていれば、いずれうまくいく可能性があるということです。

ただし、このことわざは皮肉を込めて使われることもあるので、注意してください。

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• The Japanese proverb 'heta na teppo mo kazu ucha ataru' (下手な鉄砲も数撃ちゃ当たる) describes a situation where even someone who is not good at something can occasionally succeed if they keep trying repeatedly.
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• This proverb can be broken down into the following elements:
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• ・'Utsu/ucha' (撃つ/撃ちゃ): "to shoot"
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• ・'Ataru' (当たる): "to hit"
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• The literal meaning of this proverb is, "Even someone poor with a gun, if they shoot many times, they will hit the target."
• The literal meaning of this proverb is, "Someone who is bad at using guns will hit the target if they shoot many times."

• It implies that if you try something over and over, you may eventually succeed.
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• However, note that this proverb is sometimes used sarcastically.
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Kao wo Tateru

To act in a way that preserves someone's honor or dignity is described as the Japanese idiom 'kao wo tateru' (顔を立てる).

'Kao' (顔) means "face," and 'tateru' (立てる) means "to stand up," so the literal meaning of 'kao wo tateru' is "to stand someone's face up."

In this idiom, 'kao' is used as a metaphor for one's honor or dignity.

In other words, 'kao wo tateru' means to stand someone's honor or dignity up so that it does not fall and become damaged.

In English, it can be expressed as "to save face."

顔を立てる

誰かの名誉や面目が保たれるように立ち振る舞うことを、「顔を立てる」と言います。

「顔」は "face"、「立てる」は "to stand up" を意味するので、「顔を立てる」の文字どおりの意味は "to stand someone's face up" となります。

ここで「顔」は、その人の「名誉」や「面目」を表しています。

すなわち「顔を立てる」とは、誰かの名誉や面目が倒れて傷ついてしまわないよう、それらを立てて保つ行動を指すわけです。

英語では "to save face" のように表現されます。

• Kao wo Tateru (顔を立てる - Saving Face)
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• 'Kao' (顔) means "face," and 'tateru' (立てる) means "to stand up," so the literal meaning of 'kao wo tateru' is "to stand someone's face up."
• 'Kao' (顔) means "face," and 'tateru' (立てる) means "to stand up," so the literal meaning of 'kao wo tateru' is "to raise up someone's face."

• In this idiom, 'kao' is used as a metaphor for one's honor or dignity.
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• In other words, 'kao wo tateru' means to stand someone's honor or dignity up so that it does not fall and become damaged.
• In other words, 'kao wo tateru' means to raise up someone's honor or dignity up so that it does not fall and become damaged.

• In English, it can be expressed as "to save face."
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Nanakusa no Sekku

Today, January 7, is 'Nanakusa no Sekku' (七草の節句).

Since 'nana' (七) means "seven," 'kusa' (草) means "grass" or "herb," and 'sekku' (節句) means "seasonal festival," the literal meaning of 'Nanakusa no Sekku' is "The Seasonal Festival of Seven Herbs."

Here, 'nanakusa' (七草/七種 - "seven herbs") especially represent the seven types of wild herbs and flowers seen in early spring, known as 'haru no nanakusa' (春の七草 - "seven herbs of spring").

On this day, Japanese people have the custom of eating 'nanakusa gayu' (七草粥 - "seven herb rice porridge"), a porridge containing the seven spring herbs, praying for a year of good health.

Let us pray for a healthy and vibrant year ahead.

七草の節句

今日、1月7日は七草の節句です。

「七」は "seven"、「草」は "grass" や "herb"、「節句」は "seasonal festival" を意味するので、「七草の節句」の文字どおりの意味は "Seasonal Festival of Seven Herbs" となります。

ここで「七草」は、特に「春の七草」と呼ばれる、春の早い時期に見られる7種類の野草・野菜を指します。

日本人はこの日、春の七草を入れたおかゆ「七草粥」を食べて、一年の無病息災を願う習慣があります。

今年も一年、元気に過ごせることを願いましょう。

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• Let us pray for a healthy and vibrant year ahead.
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Kokon Tōzai Gēmu

Yesterday, I introduced the four-character idiom 'kokon tōzai' (古今東西), which means "all times and places."

Combining this idiom with the word 'gēmu' (ゲーム - "game") leads to the famous Japanese game called 'kokon tōzai gēmu' (古今東西ゲーム).

In this game, the leader says 'kokon tōzai' followed by a theme, and then participants take turns saying a word that fits the theme.

The participants clap their hands twice and say the theme word alternately, and the one who cannot say the theme word in rhythm loses the game.

Common themes of this game include names of countries, train stations, and so on.

This game is also known as 'yamanotesen gūmu' (山手線ゲーム - "Yamanote Line Game") because the names of stations on the Yamanote Line in Tokyo were often used as the theme.

古今東西ゲーム

昨日は、ありとあらゆる時間と場所を意味する「古今東西」という四字熟語を紹介しました。

この四字熟語に「ゲーム」をつけると、日本でよく知られた「古今東西ゲーム」という遊びになります。

「古今東西ゲーム」は、親が「古今東西」と言った後にお題を言い、そのお題に沿ったものを参加者が一人ずつ順番に言っていくゲームです。

2回の手拍子とお題に沿ったものが交互に繰り返され、お題に沿ったものをリズムよく言えなかった人が負けとなります。

お題としては、国の名前や駅の名前などが定番です。

かつて山手線の駅名がよくお題として使われていたことから、「山手線ゲーム」とも呼ばれます。

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• Yesterday, I introduced the four-character idiom 'kokon tōzai' (古今東西), which means "all times and places."
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• Combining this idiom with the word 'gēmu' (ゲーム - "game") leads to the famous Japanese game called 'kokon tōzai gēmu' (古今東西ゲーム).
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• Common themes of this game include names of countries, train stations, and so on.
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Kokon Tōzai

When describing all times and places, you can use the four-character idiom 'kokon tōzai' (古今東西).

Since 'ko' (古) means "old" or "past," and 'kon' (今) means "now" or "present," 'kokon' (古今) means "from the past to the present."

In addition, 'tō' (東) means "east," and 'zai' (西) means "west." Therefore, 'tōzai' (東西) represents "various places from east to west."

In other words, 'kokon tōzai' can describe "all places from the past to the present."

This idiom is often used as an adverb.

古今東西

ありとあらゆる時間と場所を表したいとき、「古今東西」という四字熟語を使うことができます。

「古」は "old/past"、「今」は "now/present" を意味し、「古今」で「昔から現在まで」という意味になります。

また、「東」は "east"、「西」は "west" を意味し、「東西」で「東から西までさまざまな場所」の意味になります。

したがって、「古今東西」で「昔から現在までのありとあらゆる場所」の意味になるというわけです。

「古今東西」は、副詞的に使用されることが多いです。

• Kokon Tōzai (古今東西 - All Ages and Countries)
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• In other words, 'kokon tōzai' can describe "all places from the past to the present."
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Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji: Part 2

There are two major theories about why 'oyaji' (親父 - "father") follows 'jishin' (地震 - "earthquake"), 'kaminari' (雷 - "thunder"), and 'kaji' (火事 - "fire"), as representatives of terrifying things.

One is simply that fathers were a synonym for something terrifying.

In fact, in the Edo period, when this expression was coined, fathers were often seen as strict and fearsome.

Another theory says that it originated from the word 'yamaji' (山風), meaning "strong wind."

I think it is also possible that 'oyaji' was added as a joke just for the sake of rhyme.

地震、雷、火事、親父 Part 2

恐ろしいものの代表として、地震、雷、火事に次いで親父がきていることには、大きく2つの説があります。

一つは単純に、親父が恐ろしいものの代名詞であったというものです。

実際、この表現が作られた江戸時代、父親というものは厳格で恐ろしい風潮があったようです。

もう一つは、「強風」を意味する「山風（やまじ）」がなまったとする説です。

単に語調を整えるためにジョークとして「親父」をつけたという可能性もあります。

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Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji: Part 1

At the start of the new year, Japan experienced some terrifying events, such as a major earthquake and an airplane fire.

To describe these terrifying things in the world, you can use the traditional Japanese expression 'jishin, kaminari, kaji, oyaji' (地震、雷、火事、親父).

'Jishin' (地震) means "earthquake," 'kaminari' (雷) means "thunder," 'kaji' (火事) means "fire," and 'oyaji' (親父) means "father." Therefore, the literal meaning of this expression is "earthquake, thunder, fire, and father."

It goes without saying that earthquakes, thunder, and fires are terrifying.

However, you may find it strange to have "father" following these three.

地震、雷、火事、親父 Part 1

新年早々、日本では大型地震や飛行機の炎上など、恐ろしい出来事が起こりました。

このような世の中の恐ろしいものを並べた古くからの表現に、「地震、雷、火事、親父」があります。

「地震」は "earthquake"、「雷」は "thunder"、「火事」は "fire"、「親父」は "father" を意味するので、「地震、雷、火事、親父」の文字どおりの意味は "earthquake, thunder, fire, and father." となります。

地震や雷、火事が恐ろしいことは言うまでもありません。

しかし、この3つに並んで「親父」は少し不自然に思われるかもしれません。

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• 'Jishin' (地震) means "earthquake," 'kaminari' (雷) means "thunder," 'kaji' (火事) means "fire," and 'oyaji' (親父) means "father." Therefore, the literal meaning of this expression is "earthquake, thunder, fire, and father."
• 'Jishin' (地震) means "earthquake," 'kaminari' (雷) means "thunder," 'kaji' (火事) means "fire," and 'oyaji' (親父) means "father." Therefore, the literal meaning of this expression is "earthquake, thunder, fire, and father."

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Blog Update

Yesterday and today, I worked on updating my blog (https://blog.kano.ac/latest/).

I had already created a program to archive my entries on Lang-8 automatically, but turning them into blog posts required some formatting work by humans.

The most tedious part for me was manually specifying categories and tags; about 1600 articles were untouched.

This time, by using Open AI API, I managed to automate the article submission process, and it feels like I have completed a big task.

However, there is still a lot of work left to reflect English corrections and set thumbnail images.

I am now considering whether AI can handle these tasks as well.

ブログの更新

昨日と今日は、ブログ (https://blog.kano.ac/latest/) の更新作業をしました。

これまでに Lang-8 の記事を自動でアーカイブするプログラムは作成していましたが、それをブログとして投稿するには整形作業が必要でした。

特に面倒なのは、カテゴリーとタグを手動で指定する部分で、1600記事くらい手を付けていない状態となっていました。

今回、Open AI の API を用いることで、なんとか自動化に成功し、一仕事終えた気分です。

しかし、添削の反映とサムネイル設定の作業が大量に残っています。

これらも AI にやってもらえないか検討中です。

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• The most tedious part for me was manually specifying categories and tags; about 1600 articles were untouched.
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• This time, by using Open AI API, I managed to automate the article submission process, and it feels like I have completed a big task.
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• However, there is still a lot of work left to reflect English corrections and set thumbnail images.
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The Dragon in Mandelbrot

Happy New Year!

As 2024 is the year of the dragon, I drew a dragon using mathematical formulas.

Have you ever heard of a two-dimensional fractal known as the Mandelbrot set?

The Mandelbrot set is a set of complex numbers that do not diverge under a specific condition, and is known to be a self-similar figure.

There is an extension of the Mandelbrot set into three dimensions, which is known as the Mandelbulb.

I created a dragon-like shape by repeatedly fine-tuning the conditions for mathematical sequences and camera positions of the classic Mandelbulb.

It may be a little forced, but I believe that it somehow resembles a dragon.

Please check the images and video from the following link:

https://kano.ac/2024/

マンデルブロのドラゴン

あけましておめでとうございます。

2024年は辰年なので、数式を使ってドラゴンを表現しました。

マンデルブロ集合と呼ばれる二次元のフラクタル図形をご存知でしょうか。

マンデルブロ集合は、複素数列が発散しない条件を満たす複素数全体が作る集合であり、自己相似図形であることが知られています。

このマンデルブロ集合を、三次元的に拡張したものに、マンデルバルブがあります。

私はこのマンデルバルブから、数列の条件や描画位置の微調整を繰り返し、ドラゴンに見える形状を作成しました。

少し無理やりかもしれませんが、なんとなくドラゴンに見えると思っています。

画像や動画は以下のリンクからご確認ください。

https://kano.ac/2024/

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Senrihin

At the end of this year, I went to a huge crane game specialty store and acquired various 'senrihin' (戦利品).

The characters 'sen' (戦), 'ri' (利), and 'hin' (品) mean "battle," "profit," and "goods," respectively, so the literal meaning of 'senrihin' is "battle profit goods."

Originally, this term referred to items obtained from the enemy as a result of victory in war or battle.

Recently, it has come to mean simply "items obtained through effort" and is used in various situations.

Incidentally, my 'senrihin' are various popular character goods, such as Kirby, Chiikawa, and Opanchu Usagi.

戦利品

年末、私は巨大なクレーンゲーム専門店に行き、さまざまな「戦利品」を手に入れました。

「戦」は "battle"、「利」は "profit"、「品」は "goods" を意味するので、「戦利品」の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

もともとこの言葉は、文字どおり戦争や戦闘で勝利し、敵から得た品を指すものでした。

これが近年、単に「苦労して手に入れた物品」の意味で、さまざまな場面で使われるようになってきています。

ちなみに私の戦利品は、カービィ、ちいかわ、おぱんちゅうさぎなど、さまざまな人気キャラクターのグッズです。

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Ryū Ryū Shinku

The four-character idiom 'ryū ryū shinku' (粒粒辛苦) is sometimes used to describe the accumulation of small efforts.

'Ryū' (粒) means a single grain of rice, 'shin' (辛) means "hardship," and 'ku' (苦) means "suffering." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'ryū ryū shinku' is "each and every grain represents hardship and suffering."

In other words, it implies that each grain is the fruit of the farmers's labor and hardship.

This idiom originated from a poem written by the Chinese poet Li Shen.

In his poem, it is said that no one knows that each grain of rice is made of farmers' hardship and suffering.

粒粒辛苦

小さな努力をこつこつと積み重ねることを「粒粒辛苦」と言うことができます。

「粒」は米の一粒のこと、「辛」は "hardship"、「苦」は "suffering" を意味するため、「粒粒辛苦」の文字どおりの意味は "each and every grain represents hardship and suffering" となります。

米の一粒一粒が、農民の苦労の結晶であるということです。

この四字熟語は、中国の詩人である李紳が書いた詩に由来します。

その詩の中では、米の一粒一粒が農民の辛苦の結晶であることを誰も知らない、ということが書かれています。

• Ryū Ryū Shinku (粒粒辛苦 - Toil and Moil)
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• The four-character idiom 'ryū ryū shinku' (粒粒辛苦) is sometimes used to describe the accumulation of small efforts.
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• 'Ryū' (粒) means a single grain of rice, 'shin' (辛) means "hardship," and 'ku' (苦) means "suffering." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'ryū ryū shinku' is "each and every grain represents hardship and suffering."
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I no Ichiban

The Japanese phrase 'i no ichiban' (いの一番) is sometimes used to describe that something is first in time or order, or that one is the first to do something.

'I' (い) is the first character in the 'iroha uta' (いろは歌 - "Iroha Song"), a traditional Japanese song used for learning kana characters.

In addition, 'ichiban' (一番) means "first," so 'i no ichiban' is an expression that emphasizes being the first.

There is another theory that 'i no ichiban' comes from an architectural term.

During house construction, vertical pillars and horizontal pillars are labeled 'i, ro, ha' (い、ろ、は） and 'ichi, ni, san' (一、二、三), respectively.

The first pillar to be erected is called 'i no ichi' (いのいち), which is said to be the origin of 'i no ichiban'.

いの一番

何かが時間的または順序的に最初であることや、真っ先に何かをすることを、「いの一番」と表現することがあります。

「い」は「いろは歌」（かな文字を学ぶための日本の伝統的な歌）の最初の文字である「い」であると考えられています。

また、「一番」は "first" を意味するため、「いの一番」は「最初」であることを強調した表現であるというわけです。

「いの一番」は、建築用語に由来するという説もあります。

家を建てるとき、縦方向の柱には「い、ろ、は」、横方向の柱には「一、二、三」と番号がふられます。

そして、最初に立てる柱が「いのいち」であることから、「いの一番」という言葉が生まれたというものです。

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• In addition, 'ichiban' (一番) means "first," so 'i no ichiban' is an expression that emphasizes being the first.
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• There is another theory that 'i no ichiban' comes from an architectural term.
• There is another theory that 'i no ichiban' came from an architectural term.

• During house construction, vertical pillars and horizontal pillars are labeled 'i, ro, ha' (い、ろ、は） and 'ichi, ni, san' (一、二、三), respectively.
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• The first pillar to be erected is called 'i no ichi' (いのいち), which is said to be the origin of 'i no ichiban'.
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Nōkin

I sometimes become a state called 'nōkin' (脳筋) while playing various games.

'Nōkin' is an Internet slang term that is short for the expression 'nōmiso made kinniku' (脳みそまで筋肉).

Since 'nōmiso' (脳みそ) means "brain," 'made' (まで) means "even," and 'kinniku' (筋肉) means "muscle," the literal meaning of 'nōkin' means "even the brain is muscle."

In other words, 'nōkin' refers to a personality that acts without thinking or a game-playing style that relies on brute force.

When playing games while tired, you will easily become 'nōkin' state.

脳筋

私はときどき、ゲームをプレイ中に「脳筋」になります。

「脳筋」は「脳みそまで筋肉」という表現を略したネットスラングです。

「脳みそ」は "brain"、「まで」は "even"、「筋肉」は "muscle" を意味するので、「脳筋」の文字どおりの意味は "even the brain is muscle" となります。

すなわち「脳筋」とは、頭を使わずに行動する性格や、力任せのゲームプレイを指すというわけです。

疲れているときは特に「脳筋」になりやすいです。

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• I sometimes enter a state called 'nōkin' (脳筋) while playing various games.

• 'Nōkin' is an Internet slang term that is short for the expression 'nōmiso made kinniku' (脳みそまで筋肉).
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• Since 'nōmiso' (脳みそ) means "brain," 'made' (まで) means "even," and 'kinniku' (筋肉) means "muscle," the literal meaning of 'nōkin' means "even the brain is muscle."
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• In other words, 'nōkin' refers to a personality that acts without thinking or a game-playing style that relies on brute force.
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• When playing games while tired, you will easily become 'nōkin' state.
• When playing games while tired, you can easily become 'nōkin' state.

Egosa

Have you ever done 'egosa' (エゴサ) on the Internet?

'Egosa' is short for 'egosāchi' (エゴサーチ), which refers to the act of searching the Internet or social networking sites for information about yourself or your company's reputation.

Since 'ego' (エゴ) means "ego," and 'sāchi' (サーチ) means "search," the literal meaning of 'egosa' is exactly "egosearching."

In English, it can also be described as "egosurfing" or "vanity searching."

It is said that companies and celebrities often do 'egosa'. However, recently, more and more young people are doing 'egosa' as well.

エゴサ

あなたはインターネットで「エゴサ」をしたことがありますか？

「エゴサ」は「エゴサーチ」の略であり、個人が自身のこと、または企業が自社のことについて、インターネットやSNSで検索する行為のことを意味します。

「エゴ」は "ego"、「サーチ」は "search" を意味するので、「エゴサーチ」の文字どおりの意味はそのまま "egosearching" となります。

英語では "egosurfing" や "vanity searching" などと表現されることもあります。

企業や有名人はよくエゴサをすると言われていますが、最近はエゴサをする若者が増えてきているようです。

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• Have you ever done 'egosa' (エゴサ) on the Internet?

• 'Egosa' is short for 'egosāchi' (エゴサーチ), which refers to the act of searching the Internet or social networking sites for information about yourself or your company's reputation.
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• In English, it can also be described as "egosurfing" or "vanity searching."
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• It is said that companies and celebrities often do 'egosa'.
• It is said that companies and celebrities often do 'egosa'.

• However, recently, more and more young people are doing 'egosa' as well.
• However, recently, more and more young people have been doing it as well.

Bōtto Suru

Recently, I have been finding myself in a state referred to as 'bōtto suru' (ぼーっとする) a lot.

The expression 'bōtto suru' describes a state of being in a daze, or being lost in thought.

It is believed that the 'bō' (ぼー) in 'bōtto suru' comes from the terms 'bonyari' (ぼんやり - "absent-minded") or 'bōzen' (呆然 - "dumbfounded"), and it is used like an onomatopoeia by adding a long sound.

In addition, 'suru' (する) means "to do" or "to become," the literal meaning of 'bōtto suru' is "to become absent-minded."

I have to be careful not to become the state of 'bō' while driving to work every day.

ぼーっとする

私は最近、「ぼーっとする」ことが多いです。

「ぼーっとする」は、意識やぼんやりしているさまや、何も考えていないさまを表す表現です。

「ぼー」は「ぼんやり」や「呆然」の「ぼ」からきていることが考えられ、長音をつけることで擬態語のように使われています。

また、「する」は "to do" や "to become" を意味するので、「ぼーっとする」の文字どおりの意味は "to become absent-minded" となります。

運転中、ぼーっとしないよう気をつけなければいけません。

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• I have to be careful not to become the state of 'bō' while driving to work every day.
• I have to be careful not to be in the state of 'bō' while driving to work every day.

Heijō Unten

Today is Christmas, but I have no special plans besides work; in other words, it is 'heijō unten' (平常運転).

Since 'heijō' (平常) means "normal," and 'unten' (運転) means "operation," the literal meaning of 'heijō unten' (平常運転) is "normal operation."

Originally, the term 'heijō unten' was used to describe that public transportation like buses or trains would operate on schedule without trouble.

Later, young people began to use it to describe people's routines, meaning "as usual."

Sometimes, 'heijō' is replaced with 'tsūjō' (通常 - meaning "usual') to say 'tsūji unten' (通常運転), which means the same as 'heijō unten'.

平常運転

今日はクリスマスですが、私は特に仕事以外の予定もなく「平常運転」です。

「平常」は "normal"、「運転」は "operation" を意味するので、「平常運転」の文字どおりの意味は "normal operation" となります。

「平常運転」はもともと、バスや電車などの交通機関が、トラブルなく時刻表通りに運行することを意味する言葉でした。

これが、「いつも通り」という意味で人に対しても使われるようになったというわけです。

「平常」の代わりに「通常」を使って「通常運転」と言うこともあります。

• Heijō Unten (平常運転 - As Usual)
• Heijō Unten (平常運転 - Business As Usual)

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• Later, young people began to use it to describe people's routines, meaning "business as usual."

• Sometimes, 'heijō' is replaced with 'tsūjō' (通常 - meaning "usual') to say 'tsūji unten' (通常運転), which means the same as 'heijō unten'.
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Nengajō: Part 2

On the 'nengajō' (年賀状 - "New Year's greeting card"), the zodiac animal of the year is often included with a New Year's greeting.

Every year, I try to draw the zodiac animal on my 'nengajō', using my favorite mathematical formulas and programming.

Since 2024 is 'tatsu-doshi' (辰年 - "year of the dragon"), I was considering drawing a fractal figure, the dragon curve.

However, it looked too plain, so I decided to draw a dragon-like picture based on a unique three-dimensional fractal.

It took much time to adjust the parameters, but I managed to finish 'nengajō'.

I will post the three-dimensional fractal dragon on January 1.

年賀状 Part 2

年賀状の裏面には、多くの場合、新年の挨拶文とともに、その年の干支が描かれます。

私は毎年、年賀状には干支の動物を、私の好きな数式やプログラミングを用いて描くようにしています。

2024年は辰年であるので、「ドラゴン曲線」を描くことを検討していました。

しかし、見た目が地味になってしまったのでこれをやめ、独特な形状の三次元フラクタル図形を用いてドラゴン風の絵を描くことにしました。

パラメータの調整にかなり時間がかかりましたが、なんとか年賀状が元旦に届くよう完成させることができました。

1月1日にはその絵を投稿しようと思います。

• Nengajō (年賀状 - New Year's Greeting Card): Part 2
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• On the 'nengajō' (年賀状 - "New Year's greeting card"), the zodiac animal of the year is often included with a New Year's greeting.
• On a nengajō (年賀状 - "New Year's greeting card"), the zodiac animal of the year is often included with a New Year's greeting.

• Every year, I try to draw the zodiac animal on my 'nengajō', using my favorite mathematical formulas and programming.
• Every year, I try to draw the zodiac animal on my nengajō, using my favorite mathematical formulas and programming.

• Since 2024 is 'tatsu-doshi' (辰年 - "year of the dragon"), I was considering drawing a fractal figure, the dragon curve.
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• It took much time to adjust the parameters, but I managed to finish the nengajō.

• I will post the three-dimensional fractal dragon on January 1.
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• I will post the three-dimensional fractal dragon on January 1.
• I will post the three-dimensional fractal dragon here on January 1.

I'm curious to see it! I was also born in the year of the Dragon.

Nengajō: Part 1

Today, I wrote 'nengajō' (年賀状).

'Nengajō' is a traditional Japanese greeting card for celebrating the New Year.

'Nen' (年) means "year," 'ga' (賀) means "celebration," and 'jō' (状) means "card," so the literal meaning of 'nengajō' is "year celebration card."

The custom of exchanging 'nengajō' originated from the traditional visits for New Year's greetings.

In the past, many Japanese people used to visit their relatives and those to whom they were indebted at the beginning of the year to give greetings.

However, as times have changed, more and more people have found it difficult to give greetings in person, and they started sending 'nengajō' as an alternative to New Year's greetings.

年賀状 Part 1

私は今日、年賀状を書きました。

年賀状とは、日本の伝統的な新年を祝う挨拶状のことです。

「年」は "year"、「賀」は "celebration "、「状」は "card" を意味するので、「年賀状」の文字どおりの意味は "year celebration card" となります。

年賀状を新年に出し合う習慣の起源は、日本における年始の挨拶回りにあります。

日本では古くから、年のはじめに親族やお世話になった人々を訪問し、挨拶をして回る習慣がありました。

しかし、時代とともに直接訪問することが難しくなり、代わりに年賀状を送るようになったというわけです。

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• The custom of exchanging 'nengajō' originated from the traditional visits for New Year's greetings.
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• However, as times have changed, more and more people have found it difficult to give greetings in person, and they started sending 'nengajō' as an alternative to New Year's greetings.
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• In the past, many Japanese people used to visit their relatives and those to whom they were indebted to at the beginning of the year to give greetings.

Uō Saō

The four-character idiom 'uō saō' (右往左往) describes a situation where someone is confused and wanders around.

'U' (右) means "right," 'ō' (往) means "go," 'sa' (左) means "left," so the literal meaning of 'uō saō' is "going right and going left."

In this idiom, the act of going to the right and left repeatedly represents a state of confusion or disorder.

As a synonym for 'uō saō', there is 'atafuta' (あたふた), which means a state of being in a panic and rushing around.

右往左往

混乱し、あっちへ行ったりこっちへ行ったりうろうろすることを、「右往左往」と言います。

「右」は "right"、「往」は "go"、「左」は "left" を意味するので、「右往左往」の文字どおりの意味は "going right and going left" となります。

右に行ったり左に行ったりするという表現が、混乱している様子や秩序のない状況を表しているというわけです。

「右往左往」の類義語として、「慌てふためくさま」を表す「あたふた」があります。

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• In this idiom, the act of going to the right and left repeatedly represents a state of confusion or disorder.
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• As a synonym for 'uō saō', there is 'atafuta' (あたふた), which means a state of being in a panic and rushing around.
• There is also a synonym called/As a synonym for 'uō saō', there is 'atafuta' (あたふた), which means a state of being in a panic and rushing around.

Ginsekai

A landscape where snow has fallen and everything is covered in white can described as 'ginsekai' (銀世界) in Japanese.

Since 'gin' (銀) means "silver," and 'sekai' (世界) means "world," the literal meaning of 'ginsekai' is "silver world."

In the past, the kanji 銀 was also read as 'shirogane' (しろがね), and written as 白金 or 白銀.

Here, 'siro' (白) means "white," and 'gane/kane' (がね/かね) means "metal." In other words, 'ginsekai' means a landscape that looks like a shining white metal.

Incidentally, 白金 is nowadays read as read as 'hakkin' (はっきん) or 'purachina' (プラチナ), meaning "platinum.'

銀世界

雪が降り積もり、あたり一面が真っ白になっている景色のことを、「銀世界」と形容します。

「銀」は "silver"、「世界」は "world" を意味するので、「銀世界」の文字どおりの意味は "silver world" となります。

かつて銀は、しろがねとも呼ばれ、漢字では「白金/白銀」と書きました。

すなわち「銀世界」とは、白く輝く金属のような景色を意味するというわけです。

ちなみに現在では「白金」は「はっきん」または「プラチナ」と読まれ、銀とは完全に別物として扱われています。

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• A landscape where snow has fallen and everything is covered in white can described as 'ginsekai' (銀世界) in Japanese.
• A landscape where snow has fallen and everything is covered in white can be described as 'ginsekai' (銀世界) in Japanese.

• Since 'gin' (銀) means "silver," and 'sekai' (世界) means "world," the literal meaning of 'ginsekai' is "silver world."
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• In the past, the kanji 銀 was also read as 'shirogane' (しろがね), and written as 白金 or 白銀.
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• Here, 'siro' (白) means "white," and 'gane/kane' (がね/かね) means "metal." In other words, 'ginsekai' means a landscape that looks like a shining white metal.
• Here, 'shiro' (白) means "white," and 'gane/kane' (がね/かね) means "metal." In other words, 'ginsekai' means a landscape that looks like a shining white metal.

• Incidentally, 白金 is nowadays read as read as 'hakkin' (はっきん) or 'purachina' (プラチナ), meaning "platinum.'
• Incidentally, 白金 is nowadays read as read as 'hakkin' (はっきん) or 'purachina' (プラチナ), meaning "platinum.'

Tateita ni Mizu

When someone speaks fluently and smoothly without hesitation, you can describe the situation as 'tateita ni mizu' (立て板に水) in Japanese.

Since 'tate'(立て) means "standing," 'ita' (板) means "board," and 'mizu' (水) means "water," the literal meaning of 'tateita ni mizu' is "water on a standing board."

When you pour water on a standing board, it flows down to the ground smoothly.

In other words, the phrase 'tateita ni mizu' compares the flow of water on a standing board to words that come out smoothly and fluently.

立て板に水

よどみなく、流れるようにすらすらと話すことを、「立て板に水」と表現することがあります。

「立て」は ""、「板」は "board"、「水」は "water" を意味するので、「立て板に水」の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

立ててある板に水をかけると、さらさらと下まで流れていきます。

この水の流れを、すらすらと出てくる言葉に喩えているわけです。

• Tateita ni Mizu (立て板に水 - Speaking Fluently)
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• When you pour water on a standing board, it flows down to the ground smoothly.
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• In other words, the phrase 'tateita ni mizu' compares the flow of water on a standing board to words that come out smoothly and fluently.
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Owari no Nai no ga Owari

Yesterday, I introduced the phrase 'owari no hajiamri' (終わりの始まり), which literally means "the beginning of the end."

However, sometimes, the end of things may not be seen clearly.

In situations where something seems to continue forever without an end, you can use the phrase 'owari no nai no ga owari' (終わりのないのが終わり).

Since 'owari' (終わり) means "end," and 'nai' (ない) means "no," the literal meaning of 'owari no nai no ga owari' is "the end has no end."

This phrase was used in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to explain the ability of Giorno Joabana's Stand, Gold Experience Requiem.

It is one of my favorite phrases from JoJo.

終わりのないのが終わり

昨日は文字どおり "the beginning of the end" を意味する「終わりの始まり」という表現を紹介しました。

しかしときには、物事の「終わり」が見えないことがあるかもしれません。

このように、物事の終わりがなく、永遠に何かが続くように思える状況では、「終わりのないのが終わり」というフレーズを使っても良いかもしれません。

「終わり」は "end"、「ない」は "no" を意味するので、「終わりのないのが終わり」の文字どおりの意味は "the end has no end" となります。

このフレーズは、ジョジョの奇妙な冒険において、ジョルノ・ジョァバーナのスタンド（ゴールド・エクスペリエンス・レクイエム）の能力を説明する際に使われました。

ジョジョのお気に入りのフレーズの一つです。

• Owari no Nai no ga Owari (終わりのないのが終わり - Endless Cycle)
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• However, sometimes, the end of things may not be seen clearly.
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• In situations where something seems to continue forever without an end, you can use the phrase 'owari no nai no ga owari' (終わりのないのが終わり).
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• Since 'owari' (終わり) means "end," and 'nai' (ない) means "no," the literal meaning of 'owari no nai no ga owari' is "the end has no end."
• Since 'owari' (終わり) means "end," and 'nai' (ない) means "no," the literal meaning of 'owari no nai no ga owari' is "the end that has no end."

• This phrase was used in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure to explain the ability of Giorno Joabana's Stand, Gold Experience Requiem.
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• It is one of my favorite phrases from JoJo.
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Owari no Hajimari

When I heard the announcement of the closure of Lang-8, the phrase 'owari no hajimari' (終わりの始まり) came to my mind.

Since 'owari' (終わり) means "end," and 'hajimari' (始まり) means "beginning," the literal meaning of 'owari no hajimari' is "the beginning of the end."

This phrase is often used in a negative context, to describe situations where something begins to move toward an end or a hopeless state.

After Lang-8 closes, I will continue to post my essays on X and my website at my own pace.

終わりの始まり

Lang-8 閉鎖のお知らせを聞いたとき、「終わりの始まり」というフレーズが頭に浮かびました。

「終わり」は "end"、「始まり」は "begin" を意味するので、「終わりの始まり」の文字どおりの意味は "the beginning of the end" となります。

主に悪い意味で、物事が終焉や絶望的な状況に向けて進み始めることを表す際に、使われることがあります。

このサイトが閉鎖した後は、気軽に細々と、Xや自身のサイトでエッセイを投稿していこうと思います。

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I will continue posting on Nyan-8 as it allows members here to import their entries.
https://lang-8.com/1226022/journals/69823051089992170235726295800152307619

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• This phrase is often used in a negative context, to describe situations where something begins to move toward an end or a hopeless state.
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• After Lang-8 closes, I will continue to post my essays on X and my website at my own pace.
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「終わりの始まり」はそのままですね。There is a site called LangCorrect I have started using, and I've also heard of the new site Nyan-8 that is being developed. Are you planning on posting your entries there as well?

Yokoyari wo Ireru

The Japanese idiom 'yokoyari wo ireru' (横槍を入れる) means to interrupt someone else's conversation or work.

Since 'yoko' (横) means "side," 'yari' (槍) means "spear," and 'ireru' (入れる) means "to insert," the literal meaning of 'yokoyari wo ireru' is "to insert a spear from the side."

Originally, this phrase described a kind of attack on a battlefield; during a battle between two armies, you would launch an attack from the side.

Later, it came to be used in everyday conversation to mean a third party interferes from the side.

横槍を入れる

他人の会話や仕事に横から口を出してじゃまをすることを、「横槍を入れる」と言います。

「横」は "side"、「槍」は "spear"、「入れる」は "to insert" を意味するので、「横槍を入れる」の文字どおりの意味は "to insert a spear from the side" となります。

もともとこの言葉は、戦場において、二つの軍が戦っているときに、別の軍がその横から攻撃を仕掛けることを表しました。

そこから、第3者が横からじゃまをするという意味で、日常的に使われるようになったというわけです。

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• Later, it came to be used in everyday conversation to mean a third party interferes from the side.
• Later, it came to be used in everyday conversation to mean a third party interfering from the side.

Ishin Denshin

The four-character idiom 'ishin denshin' (以心伝心) describes a situation where you and someone else understand each other's thoughts without using words.

This idiom can be read in kunyomi (Japanese reading) as 'kokoro wo motte kokoro ni tsutau' (心を以て心に伝う).

'Kokoro' (心) means "mind," 'motte' (以て) means "with," and 'tsutau/tsutaeru' (伝う/伝える) means "to convey." Therefore, the literal meaning of this expression is "to convey from one mind to another with the mind."

Originally, 'ishin denshin' was a Buddhist term, referring to the transmission of Buddhism's profound teachings from a master to the disciple through the mind.

以心伝心

考えていることが、言葉を使わなくてもお互いに理解し合えることを、「以心伝心」と言います。

この四字熟語は、「心を以て心に伝う」と読み下すことができます。

「心」は "mind"、「以て」は "with"、「伝う/伝える」は "to convey" を意味するので、この表現の文字どおりの意味は "to convey from one mind to another with the mind" となります。

「以心伝心」はもともとは仏教用語で、言葉では表せない仏教の深い教えを、師が弟子に心を通じて伝えることを意味していました。

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• 'Kokoro' (心) means "mind," 'motte' (以て) means "with," and 'tsutau/tsutaeru' (伝う/伝える) means "to convey." Therefore, the literal meaning of this expression is "to convey from one mind to another with the mind."
• 'Kokoro' (心) means "mind," 'motte' (以て) means "with," and 'tsutau/tsutaeru' (伝う/伝える) means "to convey." Therefore, the literal meaning of this expression is "to convey from one mind to another via/with the mind."

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Shirazu Shirazu

The Japanese phrase 'shirazu shirazu' (知らず知らず) is used to describe a situation where you are unaware that you are doing something or being in a certain state.

Since 'shiru/shira' (知る/知ら) means "to know," and 'zu' (ず) is a negative suffix, the literal meaning of 'shirazu shirazu' is "not knowing not knowing."

In other words, this phrase implies that you are doing something without knowing or realizing it.

In many cases, it is used as 'shirazu shirazu no uchi ni' (知らず知らずのうちに), together with 'no uchi ni' (のうちに - meaning "while" or "during").

知らず知らず

意識をせず、いつの間にかある行動をとっていたり、ある状態になっていたりすることを、「知らず知らず」と言います。

「知る/知ら」は "to know"、「ず」は否定の接尾辞であるので、「知らず知らず」の文字どおりの意味は "not knowing not knowing" となります。

知らないうちに何かをしてしまうことを、「知らず」の繰り返して表現しているわけです。

多くの場合、"while/during" を意味する「うちに」を伴い、「知らず知らずのうちに」の形で使われます。

• Shirazu Shirazu (知らず知らず - Unconsciously)
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• Since 'shiru/shira' (知る/知ら) means "to know," and 'zu' (ず) is a negative suffix, the literal meaning of 'shirazu shirazu' is "not knowing, not knowing."

• In other words, this phrase implies that you are doing something without knowing or realizing it.
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• In many cases, it is used as 'shirazu shirazu no uchi ni' (知らず知らずのうちに), together with 'no uchi ni' (のうちに - meaning "while" or "during").
• In many cases, it is used together with 'no uchi ni' (のうちに - meaning "while" or "during"), as part of 'shirazu shirazu no uchi ni' (知らず知らずのうちに).

Bokyahin

Over the past two days, I introduced slang terms that mean limited vocabulary.

There is another similar slang term, 'bokyahin' (ボキャ貧).

'Bokya' (ボキャ) is short for 'bokyaburarī' (ボキャブラリー - meaning "bocabulary"), and 'hin' (貧) is short shor 'hinjaku' (貧弱 - meaning "poor"). Therefore, the literal meaning of 'bokyahin' is "poor vocabulary."

It is a very understandable slang term for a limited vocabulary or someone with such a limitation. However, this term is becoming an obsolete word.

We need to study the language daily to avoid becoming 'bokyahin' and using obsolete terms.

ボキャ貧

昨日と一昨日に、語彙力が不足していることを意味する表現を紹介しました。

同様の表現でもう一つ、「ボキャ貧」というものがあります。

「ボキャ」は「ボキャブラリー」の略、「貧」は「貧弱」の略であるため、ボキャ貧の文字どおりの意味は "poor vocabulary" となります。

語彙力が少ないことや、そのような人を意味する表現としては、とてもわかりやすい俗語であると思いますが、最近は死語となりつつあります。

ボキャ貧になったり、死語を使ったりしないようにするために、日々勉強をしなければなりません。

• Bokyahin (ボキャ貧 - Limited Vocabulary)
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• Bokyahin
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• Over the past two days, I introduced slang terms that mean limited vocabulary.
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• There is another similar slang term, 'bokyahin' (ボキャ貧).
• There is another similar slang term called 'bokyahin' (ボキャ貧).

• 'Bokya' (ボキャ) is short for 'bokyaburarī' (ボキャブラリー - meaning "bocabulary"), and 'hin' (貧) is short shor 'hinjaku' (貧弱 - meaning "poor").
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• Therefore, the literal meaning of 'bokyahin' is "poor vocabulary."
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• It is a very understandable slang term for a limited vocabulary or someone with such a limitation.
• It is a very understandable slang term for a limited vocabulary or someone with such a limitation.

• However, this term is becoming an obsolete word.
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• We need to study the language daily to avoid becoming 'bokyahin' and using obsolete terms.
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Konamikan

Yesterday, I introduced the internet slang term '(goiryoku)' (語彙力), which means limited vocabulary.

Similarly, there is another slang term, 'konamikan' (小並感).

'Konamikan' is short for 'shōgakusei nami no kansō' (小学生並みの感想).

'Shōgakusei' (小学生) means "elementary school student," 'nami' (並み) means "on the level of," and 'kansō' (感想) means "opinions," the literal meaning of 'konamikan' is "opinions on the level of an elementary school student."

This term is used at the end of a sentence to self-deprecate the childishness of one's opinions or limited vocabulary.

For example, it is used like 「すごい（小並感）」, where 'sugoi' (すごい) means "amazing."

小並感

昨日は、語彙力が足りないことを意味する「（語彙力）」というネットスラングを紹介しました。

これとよく似たネットスラングに、「小並感」があります。

「小並感」は「小学生並みの感想」を略した言葉です。

「小学生」は "elementary school student"、「並み」は "on the level of"、「感想」は "opinion" を意味するので、「小学生並みの感想」および「小並感」の文字どおりの意味は "opinions on the level of an elementary school student" となります。

文章の稚拙さや語彙力の低さを自虐する目的で、文章の最後につけて使用されます。

例えば、「すごい（小並感）」のように使われます。

• Konamikan (小並感 - Child-like Opinion)
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• Yesterday, I introduced the internet slang term '(goiryoku)' (語彙力), which means limited vocabulary.
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• Similarly, there is another slang term, 'konamikan' (小並感).
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• 'Konamikan' is short for 'shōgakusei nami no kansō' (小学生並みの感想).
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• 'Shōgakusei' (小学生) means "elementary school student," 'nami' (並み) means "on the level of," and 'kansō' (感想) means "opinions," the literal meaning of 'konamikan' is "opinions on the level of an elementary school student."
• 'Shōgakusei' (小学生) means "elementary school student," 'nami' (並み) means "on the level of," and 'kansō' (感想) means "opinions," the literal meaning of 'konamikan' is "elementary school student level opinions."

• This term is used at the end of a sentence to self-deprecate the childishness of one's opinions or limited vocabulary.
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• For example, it is used like 「すごい（小並感）」, where 'sugoi' (すごい) means "amazing."
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(Goiryoku)

When lacking vocabulary and writing mundane and boring opinions, recent young people sometimes append '(goiryoku)' at the end of their sentences.

Since 'goi' (語彙) means "vocabulary," and 'ryoku' (力) means "ability," the literal meaning of 'goiryoku' is"vocabulary ability."

By adding '(goiryoku)' in parentheses at the end of a sentence, they excuse their limited vocabulary or self-deprecate the fact that they cannot express their opinions well with rich expressions.

For example, it is used like 「おいしい（語彙力）」, where 'oishī' (おいしい) means "delicious."

（語彙力）

語彙力が足りず、ありきたりでつまらない表現になってしまったとき、最近の若者は文章の最後に「（語彙力）」をつけることがあります。

「語彙」は "vocabulary"、「力」は "ability" を意味するので、「語彙力」は文字どおり "vocabulary ability" という意味になります。

文章の最後に括弧書きで「（語彙力）」と添えることで、「語彙力が足りずうまく表現できない」ことを弁明または自虐しているというわけです。

例えば、「おいしい（語彙力）」のように使われます。

• (Goiryoku) (（語彙力） - (Limited Vocabulary))
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• (Goiryoku)
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• When lacking vocabulary and writing mundane and boring opinions, recent young people sometimes append '(goiryoku)' at the end of their sentences.
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• Since 'goi' (語彙) means "vocabulary," and 'ryoku' (力) means "ability," the literal meaning of 'goiryoku' is"vocabulary ability."
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• By adding '(goiryoku)' in parentheses at the end of a sentence, they excuse their limited vocabulary or self-deprecate the fact that they cannot express their opinions well with rich expressions.
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• For example, it is used like 「おいしい（語彙力）」, where 'oishī' (おいしい) means "delicious."
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Muga Muchū

The four-character idiom 'muga muchū' (無我夢中) describes a situation where someone is so engrossed in something that they lose themselves.

Since 'mu' (無) neas "none" or "losing," and 'ga' (我) means "self," 'muga' (無我) means "losing oneself."

In addition, 'mu' (夢) means "dream," and 'chū' (中) means "in," so 'muchū' (夢中) means "to be engrossed in something as if in a dream."

Here, 'muga' is used to enhance 'muchū'.

In other words, this idiom indicates a state of being completely absorbed in something and forgetting oneself.

無我夢中

ひとつの物事に心を奪われ、我を忘れて熱中することを、「無我夢中」と言います。

「無」は "none/losing"、「我」は "self" を意味し、「無我」で "losing oneself" という意味になります。

また、「夢」は "dream"、「中」は "in" を意味し、「夢中」で "to be engrossed in something as if in a dream" という意味になります。

ここで「無我」は、「夢中」を強めるために使われています。

我を忘れるほど、何かに夢中になっているというわけです。

• Muga Muchū (無我夢中 - Becoming Engrossed)
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• Muga Muchū
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• The four-character idiom 'muga muchū' (無我夢中) describes a situation where someone is so engrossed in something that they lose themselves.
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• Since 'mu' (無) neas "none" or "losing," and 'ga' (我) means "self," 'muga' (無我) means "losing oneself."
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• In addition, 'mu' (夢) means "dream," and 'chū' (中) means "in," so 'muchū' (夢中) means "to be engrossed in something as if in a dream."
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• Here, 'muga' is used to enhance 'muchū'.
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• In other words, this idiom indicates a state of being completely absorbed in something and forgetting oneself.
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Ata Futa

When someone is very flustered and upset, the state can be described as the term 'ata futa' (あたふた).

'Ata futa' is treated as an onomatopoeic word, but its etymology is an abbreviation of the phrase 'awate furameku' (慌てふためく).

Sinve 'awate' (慌て) means "to panic," and 'futameku' (ふためく) means "to be flustered," the literal meaning of 'awate furameku' is "to panic and be flustered."

Its simple abbreviation would be 'awa futa' (あわふた), but it is believed that it became 'atafuta' for better for a better sound.

あたふた

非常にあわてて動揺しているさまを、「あたふた」という言葉で表現することができます。

「あたふた」は擬態語のように扱われますが、「慌てふためく」というフレーズを省略した語となります。

「慌て」は "to panic"、「ふためく」は "to be flustered" を意味するので、「慌てふためく」の文字どおりの意味は "to panic and flustered" となります。

そのまま省略すると「あわふた」となりますが、語呂を良くするために「あたふた」になったと言われています。

• Ata Futa (あたふた - Feverishly)
• Ata Futa (あたふた - Helter-skelter)

• Ata Futa
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• When someone is very flustered and upset, the state can be described as the term 'ata futa' (あたふた).
• When someone is very flustered and upset, the state they are in can be described with the term 'ata futa' (あたふた).

• 'Ata futa' is treated as an onomatopoeic word, but its etymology is an abbreviation of the phrase 'awate furameku' (慌てふためく).
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• Sinve 'awate' (慌て) means "to panic," and 'futameku' (ふためく) means "to be flustered," the literal meaning of 'awate furameku' is "to panic and be flustered."
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• Its simple abbreviation would be 'awa futa' (あわふた), but it is believed that it became 'atafuta' for better for a better sound.
• Its simple abbreviation would be 'awa futa' (あわふた), but it is believed that it became 'atafuta' as it sounds better.

Hashiyasume

In Japanese cuisine, small dishes like pickles or vinegared vegetables served between main dishes are called 'hashiyasume' (箸休め).

Since 'hashi' (箸) means "chopsticks," and 'yasume' (休め) means "resting," the literal meaning of 'hashiyasume' is "resting chopsticks."

By giving your chopsticks a rest with the above small dishes (i.e., 'hashiyasume'), you can enhance your enjoyment of the main dish.

In addition, the term 'hashiyasume' can also be used metaphorically in some situations as well as for a dish.

For example, it can mean "aside" or "side stories" in a discussion, implying a break from the main topic.

箸休め

日本料理において、メインとなる料理の間に出される漬物や酢の物などの小品料理のことを、「箸休め」と言います。

「箸」は "chopsticks"、「休め」は "resting" を意味するので、「箸休め」の文字どおりの意味は "resting chopsticks" となります。

あっさりとした小品料理で一旦箸を休めることで、メインの料理をより味わい深くすることができます。

また、「箸休め」は料理以外においても比喩的に使われることがあります。

例えば、議論の「主題」に対する「余談」や「小話」などの意味で用いられます。

• Hashiyasume (箸休め - Palate Cleanser)
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• In Japanese cuisine, small dishes like pickles or vinegared vegetables served between main dishes are called 'hashiyasume' (箸休め).
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• Since 'hashi' (箸) means "chopsticks," and 'yasume' (休め) means "resting," the literal meaning of 'hashiyasume' is "resting chopsticks."
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• e., 'hashiyasume'), you can enhance your enjoyment of the main dish.
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• In addition, the term 'hashiyasume' can also be used metaphorically in some situations as well as for a dish.
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• For example, it can mean "aside" or "side stories" in a discussion, implying a break from the main topic.
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Hone Yasume

The concept of resting one's body and healing fatigue is sometimes described as 'hone yasume' (骨休め) in Japanese.

'Hone' (骨) means "bone," and 'yasume' (休め) means "resting." Thus, the literal meaning of 'hone yasume' is "resting one's bones."

In this context, 'hone' is used as a metaphor for one's entire body.

You can also say 'kyūkei' (休憩) or 'kyūka' (休暇) to mean rest. However, using 'hone yasume' can specifically imply a nuance of resting one's body exhausted from work or daily activities.

Recently, I took some time for 'hone yasume' at a hot spring.

骨休め

からだを休めて疲れを癒すことを、「骨休め」と言うことがあります。

「骨」は "bone"、「休め」は "resting" を意味するので、「骨休め」の文字どおりの意味は "resting one's body" となります。

ここで「骨」は、「からだ」の比喩として使われています。

単に「休憩」や「休暇」といった表現を使うのではなく、「骨休め」を使うことで、普段の仕事などで疲れ切ったからだを休めるといったニュアンスを含ませることができます。

私は先日、温泉で「骨休め」をしました。

• Hone Yasume (骨休め - Relaxation)
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• The concept of resting one's body and healing fatigue is sometimes described as 'hone yasume' (骨休め) in Japanese.
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• 'Hone' (骨) means "bone," and 'yasume' (休め) means "resting." Thus, the literal meaning of 'hone yasume' is "resting one's bones."
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• In this context, 'hone' is used as a metaphor for one's entire body.
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• You can also say 'kyūkei' (休憩) or 'kyūka' (休暇) to mean rest.
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• However, using 'hone yasume' can specifically imply a nuance of resting one's body exhausted from work or daily activities.
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• Recently, I took some time for 'hone yasume' at a hot spring.
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Daihen

Yesterday, I introduced the slang term 'pinige' (ピ逃げ), which refers to registering attendance and running away from a lecture.

When I was a university student, the term 'pinige' did not exist, but there was something similar called 'daihen' (代返).

Since 'dai' (代) means "substitute," and 'hen' is short for 'henji' (返事), meaning "response," the literal meaning of 'daihen' is "substitute response."

In other words, 'daihen' refers to a kind of dishonest act where someone else responds on your behalf when your name is called during attendance checks.

Please do not waste your tuition fees by conducting 'pinige' or 'daihen'.

代返

昨日は、講義の出席登録だけして帰る「ピ逃げ」という俗語を紹介しました。

私の学生時代は「ピ逃げ」という言葉はなく、似たものとして「代返」がありました。

「代」は "substitute"、「返」は "response" を意味する「返事」の略であるため、「代返」の文字どおりの意味は "substitute response" となります。

すなわち「代返」とは、出欠確認で名前を呼ばれたとき、他者が代わりに返事をして出席を装う不正行為のことを指します。

「ピ逃げ」や「代返」のような、学費を無駄にする行為はしないようにしましょう。

• Daihen (代返 - Proxy Attendance)
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• Yesterday, I introduced the slang term 'pinige' (ピ逃げ), which refers to registering attendance and running away from a lecture.
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• When I was a university student, the term 'pinige' did not exist, but there was something similar called 'daihen' (代返).
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• Since 'dai' (代) means "substitute," and 'hen' is short for 'henji' (返事), meaning "response," the literal meaning of 'daihen' is "substitute response."
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• In other words, 'daihen' refers to a kind of dishonest act where someone else responds on your behalf when your name is called during attendance checks.
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• Please do not waste your tuition fees by conducting 'pinige' or 'daihen'.
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Pi-nige

Recently, the lang term 'pi-nige' (ピ逃げ) has been coined and used among university students.

'Pi' (ピ) represents the sound of an IC card being tapped on a card reader, and 'nige' (逃げ) means "to run away."

Recent university student IDs have been digitized into IC cards, and many universities confirm attendance at lectures by having students tap their student ID cards on an IC card reader.

Therefore, 'pi-nige' refers to the act of tapping a student ID card on the card reader to register attendance and then running away from the lecture.

ピ逃げ

最近の大学生の間で、「ピ逃げ」という言葉が生まれ、使われているようです。

「ピ」はICカードリーダーにICカードをかざす音、「逃げ」は "to run away" を意味します。

近年、大学の学生証はICカード化されており、学生証を端末にかざすことで講義の出席確認をする大学が多くあります。

すなわち「ピ逃げ」とは、学生証を端末にかざして出席登録をし、講義には出ずに逃げ帰ることを意味するわけです。

• Pi-nige (ピ逃げ - Registering Attendance and Running Away)
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• Recently, the lang term 'pi-nige' (ピ逃げ) has been coined and used among university students.
• Recently, the slang term 'pi-nige' (ピ逃げ) has been coined and used among university students.

• 'Pi' (ピ) represents the sound of an IC card being tapped on a card reader, and 'nige' (逃げ) means "to run away."
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• Recent university student IDs have been digitized into IC cards, and many universities confirm attendance at lectures by having students tap their student ID cards on an IC card reader.
• The latest university student IDs have been digitized into IC cards, and many universities take attendance at lectures by having students tap their student ID cards on an IC card reader.

• Therefore, 'pi-nige' refers to the act of tapping a student ID card on the card reader to register attendance and then running away from the lecture.
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• Pi-nige (ピ逃げ - Registering Attendance and Running Away)
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• Pi-nige
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• Recently, the lang term 'pi-nige' (ピ逃げ) has been coined and used among university students.
• Recently, the slang term 'pi-nige' (ピ逃げ) has been coined and used colloquially among university students.

• 'Pi' (ピ) represents the sound of an IC card being tapped on a card reader, and 'nige' (逃げ) means "to run away."
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• Recent university student IDs have been digitized into IC cards, and many universities confirm attendance at lectures by having students tap their student ID cards on an IC card reader.
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• Therefore, 'pi-nige' refers to the act of tapping a student ID card on the card reader to register attendance and then running away from the lecture.
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Usomatsu

On Japanese social media, posts that seem like lies are sometimes referred to as 'usomatsu' (嘘松).

The word 'uso' (嘘) means "lie."

The word 'matsu' (松) usually means "pine," but in this context, it refers to the character 'Osomatsu' (おそ松) from the anime 'Osomatsu -san' (おそ松さん).

The slang term 'usomatsu' originated from a post on Twitter (now "X") about an unbelievable experience related to Osomatsu-san, or the fact that users who frequently posted fake stories used icons of Osomatsu-san.

As an antonym for 'usomatsu', 'hontōmatsu' (本当松) is sometimes used, incorporating 'hontō' (本当 - meaning "truth").

嘘松

日本のSNSにおいて、嘘である可能性が極めて高い投稿のことを、俗に「嘘松」と言うことがあります。

「嘘」は "lie" を意味します。

「松」は "pine" を意味する単語ですが、ここでは「おそ松さん」というアニメのキャラクター「おそ松」を指しています。

Twitterに「おそ松さん」に関する嘘のような体験談が投稿されたこと、または嘘としか思えない体験談・目撃談をTwitter上で発信したユーザが「おそ松さん」のアイコンを利用していたことから、このようなスラングが生まれたとされています。

対義語として、"truth" を意味する「本当」を使った「本当松」があります。

面白い言葉です。知らなかった。ありがとうございます

• Usomatsu (嘘松 - Fabricated Story)
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• Usomatsu
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• On Japanese social media, posts that seem like lies are sometimes referred to as 'usomatsu' (嘘松).
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• The word 'uso' (嘘) means "lie."
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• The word 'matsu' (松) usually means "pine," but in this context, it refers to the character 'Osomatsu' (おそ松) from the anime 'Osomatsu -san' (おそ松さん).
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• The slang term 'usomatsu' originated from a post on Twitter (now "X") about an unbelievable experience related to Osomatsu-san, or the fact that users who frequently posted fake stories used icons of Osomatsu-san.
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• As an antonym for 'usomatsu', 'hontōmatsu' (本当松) is sometimes used, incorporating 'hontō' (本当 - meaning "truth").
• As an antonym to 'usomatsu', 'hontōmatsu' (本当松) is sometimes used, incorporating 'hontō' (本当 - meaning "truth").

Hakushu Kassai

The act of clapping hands and praising someone with loud voices is referred to as 'hakushu kassai' (拍手喝采) in Japanese.

Since 'hakushu' (拍手) means "clapping," and 'kassai' (喝采) means "acclamation," 'hakushu kassai' literally means "clapping and acclamation."

This four-character idiom is usually used to express admiration or emotion for an outstanding performance or a wonderful event.

However, note that using this idiom frequently on social networking sites such as X (Twitter) could give an impression of being fictional.

In Japanese SNS, people sometimes use exaggerated expressions to give a strong impression to their messages, and 'hakushu kassai' is one of them.

拍手喝采

手をたたきながら、大きな声で誰かを褒め称えることを、「拍手喝采」と言います。

「拍手」は "clapping'、「喝采」は "acclamation' を意味するので、「拍手喝采」は文字どおり "clapping and acclamation" という意味になります。

この表現は、優れたパフォーマンスや素晴らしい出来事に対する賞賛や感動を示す際に用いられます。

しかし、X (Twitter) 等でこの四字熟語を使いすぎると、創作のような印象を与えることがありますので、注意してください。

日本のSNSでは、メッセージに強い印象を与えるために誇張された表現を使うことがあり、「拍手喝采」もその一つです。

• Hakushu Kassai (拍手喝采 - Cheering and Clapping)
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• Hakushu Kassai
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• The act of clapping hands and praising someone with loud voices is referred to as 'hakushu kassai' (拍手喝采) in Japanese.
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• Since 'hakushu' (拍手) means "clapping," and 'kassai' (喝采) means "acclamation," 'hakushu kassai' literally means "clapping and acclamation."
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• This four-character idiom is usually used to express admiration or emotion for an outstanding performance or a wonderful event.
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• However, note that using this idiom frequently on social networking sites such as X (Twitter) could give an impression of being fictional.
• However, note that using this idiom frequently on social networking sites such as X (Twitter) could give the impression that your praise is fiction.

• In Japanese SNS, people sometimes use exaggerated expressions to give a strong impression to their messages, and 'hakushu kassai' is one of them.
• On Japanese social media, sometimes people use exaggerated expressions to give a strong impression to their messages, and 'hakushu kassai' is one of them.

Nariwai

The Japanese term 'nariwai' (生業) refers to one's occupation or work that supports their livelihood.

'Nari' (生) means "life" or "living," and 'wai/waza' (業) means "work" or "occupation." Thus, the literal meaning of 'nariwai' is "work for a living." Originally, 'nariwai' meant the cultivation of crops or the efforts to make them.

It evolved to mean any work that provides income for living, not just agriculture.

For example, you can say 'e wo kaku koto wo nariwai to shiteimasu' (絵を描くことを生業としています - "I make my living by painting pictures").

生業

生計を立てるための仕事のことを、「生業」と言うことがあります。

「生（なり）」は "life/living"、「業（わい/わざ）」は "work/occupation" を意味し、「生業」はもともと作物や、作物が実るように努めることを意味する言葉でした。

農耕に従事することから、生きていくための収入を得る仕事の意味を持つようになったというわけです。

例えば、「絵を描くことを生業としています」のように使うことができます。

• Nariwai (生業 - Occupation)
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• Nariwai
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• The Japanese term 'nariwai' (生業) refers to one's occupation or work that supports their livelihood.
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• 'Nari' (生) means "life" or "living," and 'wai/waza' (業) means "work" or "occupation." Thus, the literal meaning of 'nariwai' is "work for a living." Originally, 'nariwai' meant the cultivation of crops or the efforts to make them.
• 'Nari' (生) means "life" or "living," and 'wai/waza' (業) means "work" or "occupation." Thus, the literal meaning of 'nariwai' is "work for a living." Originally, 'nariwai' meant the cultivation of crops or the efforts that going into making them.

• It evolved to mean any work that provides income for living, not just agriculture.
• It evolved to mean any kind of work that provides income for a living, not just agriculture.

• For example, you can say 'e wo kaku koto wo nariwai to shiteimasu' (絵を描くことを生業としています - "I make my living by painting pictures").
• For example, you can say 'e wo kaku koto wo nariwai to shiteimasu' (絵を描くことを生業としています - "I make a living by painting pictures").

Attakē

Today, I played The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes.

This game is designed for online cooperative play.

Since it was released over eight years ago, it took me a long time to find other online players. However, the players I met were very kind and cooperative, even to a beginner like me.

During this time, I thought 'attakē' (あったけぇ) to the kind players.

'Attakē' is a casual way of saying 'atatakai' (温かい - meaning "warm") and is also a slang phrase derived from a manga. It is used when you are touched and warmed by someone's kindness.

あったけぇ

今日は、「ゼルダの伝説 トライフォース3銃士」をプレイしました。

このゲームはオンラインでの協力プレイを想定した作りになっています。

発売から8年以上が経過しているため、マッチングにとても時間がかかりましたが、相手プレイヤーは初心者の私にも優しく教えるように協力プレイしてくれました。

このとき私は、「あったけぇ」と何度も思いました。

「あったけぇ」は「温かい」のなまった言い方であり、相手の親切な言動に心が温まったときに使用される漫画由来のスラングです。

• Attakē (あったけぇ - Heartwarming)
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• Attakē
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• Today, I played The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes.
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• This game is designed for online cooperative play.
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• Since it was released over eight years ago, it took me a long time to find other online players.
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• However, the players I met were very kind and cooperative, even to a beginner like me.
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• During this time, I thought 'attakē' (あったけぇ) to the kind players.
• During this time, I thought of 'attakē' (あったけぇ) many times to the kind players.

• 'Attakē' is a casual way of saying 'atatakai' (温かい - meaning "warm") and is also a slang phrase derived from a manga.
• 'Attakē' is a casual way of saying 'atatakai' (温かい - meaning "warm") and is also a slang phrase that originated from a manga.

• It is used when you are touched and warmed by someone's kindness.
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Hyappatsu Hyakuchū

The four-character idiom 'hyappatsu hyakuchū' (百発百中) describes a situation where a bullet or an arrow always hits the target, or every plan or prediction turns out exactly as intended.

Since 'hya/hyaku' (百) means "hundred," 'hatsu/patsu' (発) means "shot," and 'chū' (中) means "hit," the literal meaning of 'hyappatsu hyakuchū' is "a hundred shots, a hundred hits."

This idiom originates from the legendary archer Yang Youji, who appears in the ancient Chinese text "Strategies of the Warring States."

In the story, Yang shot a hundred arrows from a hundred paces away from a willow tree, and all the arrows hit the willow leaves.

百発百中

弾丸や矢が必ず命中すること、または計画や予想などがすべて狙いどおりになることを、「百発百中」と言います。

「百」は "hundred"、「発」は "shot"、「中」は "hit" を意味するので、「百発百中」の文字どおりの意味は "a hundred shots, a hundred hits" となります。

この四字熟語は、中国の古書「戦国策」に登場する弓の名人「養由基」に由来します。

養は、柳の木から百歩離れたところから弓を百発射たところ、百本とも葉に命中させることができたそうです。

• Hyappatsu Hyakuchū (百発百中 - Deadly Accuracy)
• Hyappatsu Hyakuchū (百発百中 - Always hitting the bull's eye / Deadly Accuracy)

• Hyappatsu Hyakuchū
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• The four-character idiom 'hyappatsu hyakuchū' (百発百中) describes a situation where a bullet or an arrow always hits the target, or every plan or prediction turns out exactly as intended.
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• Since 'hya/hyaku' (百) means "hundred," 'hatsu/patsu' (発) means "shot," and 'chū' (中) means "hit," the literal meaning of 'hyappatsu hyakuchū' is "a hundred shots, a hundred hits."
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• This idiom originates from the legendary archer Yang Youji, who appears in the ancient Chinese text "Strategies of the Warring States."
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• In the story, Yang shot a hundred arrows from a hundred paces away from a willow tree, and all the arrows hit the willow leaves.
• In the story, Yang shot a hundred arrows from a hundred steps away from a willow tree, and all the arrows hit the willow leaves.

Issho Kenmei / Isshō Kenmei

The four-character idioms 'issho kenmei' (一所懸命) and 'isshō kenmei' (一生懸命) are both used to describe engaging in something seriously with all one's might.

Since 'i/ichi' (一) means "one," 'sho' (所) means "place," and 'kenmei' (懸命) means "with all one's might," the literal meaning of 'issho kenmei' is "with all one's might in one place."

This idiom was derived from the fact that samurai defended a single territory with their lives.

Later, 'shō' (生 - meaning "life") came to be used instead of 'sho', leading to the idiom 'isshō kenmei'.

In recent years, the term 'issho' (一生 - meaning "a lifetime") is more familiar than 'issho' (一所 - meaning "one place" ), so 'isshō kenmei' is used more often than 'issho kenmei'.

一所懸命と一生懸命

物事に対して真剣に取り組むことを、「一所懸命」や「一生懸命」と言います。

「一」は "one"、「所」は ""、「懸命」は "" を意味するので、「一所懸命」の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

もともとは武士が、一か所の領土を命がけで守ったことが、この四字熟語の由来であるようです。

その後、「所」の代わりに "life" を意味する「生」を使い、「一生懸命」とも言われるようになりました。

「一所」よりも "lifetime" を意味する「一生」のほうが馴染みのある単語であるため、最近は「一生懸命」が使われることが多くなってきているようです。

• Issho Kenmei / Isshō Kenmei (一所懸命と一生懸命 - With All One's Might)
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• Issho Kenmei / Isshō Kenmei
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• The four-character idioms 'issho kenmei' (一所懸命) and 'isshō kenmei' (一生懸命) are both used to describe engaging in something seriously with all one's might.
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• Since 'i/ichi' (一) means "one," 'sho' (所) means "place," and 'kenmei' (懸命) means "with all one's might," the literal meaning of 'issho kenmei' is "with all one's might in one place."
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• This idiom was derived from the fact that samurai defended a single territory with their lives.
• This idiom was derived from the fact that samurai risked their lives to defend a single territory.

• Later, 'shō' (生 - meaning "life") came to be used instead of 'sho', leading to the idiom 'isshō kenmei'.
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• In recent years, the term 'issho' (一生 - meaning "a lifetime") is more familiar than 'issho' (一所 - meaning "one place" ), so 'isshō kenmei' is used more often than 'issho kenmei'.
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Hitamuki

The Japanese term 'hitamuki' (ひたむき) is used to describe a person who is single-mindedly devoted to a particular thing.

'Hita' (ひた/直) means "single-minded" or "straight," and 'muki' (むき/向き) means "direction."

In other words, 'hitamuki' implies that someone's mind is directed single-mindedly and straight toward something.

In addition, 'hitamuki' includes various positive meanings such as 'shinshi' (真摯 - "sincerity"), 'nintai zuyosa' (忍耐強さ - "perseverance"), and 'jōnetsu' (情熱 - "passion").

I think that a 'hitamuki' person is cool and beautiful.

ひたむき

何か一つの物事に対して、一心不乱に熱中するさまを、「ひたむき」と形容することがあります。

「ひた」は「一途」や「まっすぐ」、「向き」は "direction" を意味します。

すなわち「ひたむき」は、「心が一途に真っ直ぐ、何かに向かっている」ことを意味するというわけです。

「ひたむき」という言葉には、「真摯」「我慢強さ」「情熱」など、多くのポジティブな意味が含まれます。

「ひたむき」な人は、とても格好よく素敵であると思います。

• In other words, 'hitamuki' implies that someone's mind is directed single-mindedly and straight toward something.
• In other words, 'hitamuki' implies that someone's mind is directed single-mindedly and straight towards something.

• I think that a 'hitamuki' person is cool and beautiful.
• I think that a 'hitamuki' person is cool and beautiful superb/fantastic.

• Hitamuki (ひたむき - Single-Minded)
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• Hitamuki
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• The Japanese term 'hitamuki' (ひたむき) is used to describe a person who is single-mindedly devoted to a particular thing.
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• 'Hita' (ひた/直) means "single-minded" or "straight," and 'muki' (むき/向き) means "direction."
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• In addition, 'hitamuki' includes various positive meanings such as 'shinshi' (真摯 - "sincerity"), 'nintai zuyosa' (忍耐強さ - "perseverance"), and 'jōnetsu' (情熱 - "passion").
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Bake no Kawa ga Hagareru

When someone's hidden secret or nature is revealed, the situation can be described as 'bake no kawa ga hagareru' (化けの皮が剥がれる).

Since 'bake' (化け) means "disguise," 'kawa' (皮) means "skin," and 'hagareru' (剥がれる) means "to be peeled off," the literal meaning of this idiom is "one's skin of the disguise is peeled off."

In this idiom, 'bake no kawa' metaphorically represents a false appearance to hide one's true nature.

Note that this idiom is typically used in a negative context.

化けの皮が剥がれる

隠していた正体や素性などが明らかになってしまうことを、「化けの皮が剥がれる」と言います。

「化け」は "disguise"、「皮」は "skin"、「剥がれる」は "to be peeled off" を意味するので、「化けの皮が剥がれる」の文字どおりの意味は "one's skin of the disguise is peeled off" となります。

ここで「化けの皮」は、正体や秘密を隠すための偽りの外見の比喩として使われています。

この慣用句は通常、悪い意味で使われることに注意してください。

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• Bake no Kawa ga Hagareru
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• When someone's hidden secret or nature is revealed, the situation can be described as 'bake no kawa ga hagareru' (化けの皮が剥がれる).
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• Since 'bake' (化け) means "disguise," 'kawa' (皮) means "skin," and 'hagareru' (剥がれる) means "to be peeled off," the literal meaning of this idiom is "one's skin of the disguise is peeled off."
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• In this idiom, 'bake no kawa' metaphorically represents a false appearance to hide one's true nature.
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• Note that this idiom is typically used in a negative context.
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Aritei ni Moushi Masu to

In a formal situation, when you want to say something honestly, you can use the Japanese phrase 'aritei ni moushi masu to' (有り体に申しますと).

Since 'aritei' (有り体) means "as it is," and 'moushi/mousu' (申し/申す) is a humble form of "to say," 'aritei ni moushi masu to' literally means "if I say it as it is."

If you want to use a more common phrase, you can use the terms 'shōjiki' (正直 - "honest") and 'iu' (言う - "to say") and say 'shōjiki ni iu to' (正直に言うと - "to be honest with you").

There are several other phrases that can be used when trying to say something honestly, but I think that 'aritei ni moushi masu to' is the most formal expression.

有り体に申しますと

かしこまった状況で、何かをありのまま正直に話そうとするとき、「有り体に申しますと」という表現が使えます。

「有り体」は「ありのまま」や「世間並み」、「申し/申す」は「言う」の謙譲語なので、「有り体に申しますと」は文字どおり "if I say it as it is" という意味になります。

もう少し一般的な言い方をしたい場合、"honest" を意味する「正直」と、"to say" を意味する「言う」を追加って、「正直に言いますと」のように言うことができます。

その他にも、何かを正直に話そうとするときに使える表現は幾つかありますが、「有り体に申しますと」は最もフォーマルな表現であると思います。

• Aritei ni Moushi Masu to (有り体に申しますと - To Be Honest)
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• Aritei ni Moushi Masu to
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• In a formal situation, when you want to say something honestly, you can use the Japanese phrase 'aritei ni moushi masu to' (有り体に申しますと).
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• Since 'aritei' (有り体) means "as it is," and 'moushi/mousu' (申し/申す) is a humble form of "to say," 'aritei ni moushi masu to' literally means "if I say it as it is."
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• If you want to use a more common phrase, you can use the terms 'shōjiki' (正直 - "honest") and 'iu' (言う - "to say") and say 'shōjiki ni iu to' (正直に言うと - "to be honest with you").
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• There are several other phrases that can be used when trying to say something honestly, but I think that 'aritei ni moushi masu to' is the most formal expression.
• There are several other phrases that can be used when trying to say something frankly, but I think that 'aritei ni moushi masu to' is the most formal expression.

Hito Shigoto / Hito Anshin

Today, I finished 'hito shigoto' (一仕事) and am now in a state of 'hito anshin' (一安心).

Since 'hito' (一) means "one," and 'shigoto' (仕事) means "task" or "job," the literal meaning of 'hito shigoto' is "one task."

The term 'hito shigoto' can mean a small amount of task or a substantial task, depending on the context.

In addition, 'anshin' (安心) means "relief," so the literal meaning of 'hito anshin' is "one relief."

The term 'hito anshin' can mean relief for the moment, used when an anxious situation is temporarily resolved.

In my case, the above 'hito shigoto' was a major anxiety, and completing it has allowed me to feel 'hito anshin'.

一仕事 / 一安心

私は今日、「一仕事」を終えて「一安心」しています。

「一」は "one"、「仕事」は "task/job" を意味するので、「一仕事」の文字どおりの意味は "one task" となります。

「一仕事」は「少しばかりの仕事」を意味することもあれば、「まとまっている大変な仕事」を意味することもあります。

また、「安心」は "relief" を意味するので、「一安心」の文字どおりの意味は "one relief" となります。

「一安心」は、「ひとまず安心すること」を意味し、不安な状況が一時的に解消されたときに利用されます。

私にとって、前述の「一仕事」は大きな不安要素であり、それが無事終えられたことで「一安心」できたというわけです。

• Hito Shigoto / Hito Anshin (一仕事 / 一安心 - A Substantial Task / Temporary Relief)
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• Hito Shigoto / Hito Anshin
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• Today, I finished 'hito shigoto' (一仕事) and am now in a state of 'hito anshin' (一安心).
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• Since 'hito' (一) means "one," and 'shigoto' (仕事) means "task" or "job," the literal meaning of 'hito shigoto' is "one task."
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• The term 'hito shigoto' can mean a small amount of task or a substantial task, depending on the context.
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• In addition, 'anshin' (安心) means "relief," so the literal meaning of 'hito anshin' is "one relief."
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• The term 'hito anshin' can mean relief for the moment, used when an anxious situation is temporarily resolved.
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• In my case, the above 'hito shigoto' was a major anxiety, and completing it has allowed me to feel 'hito anshin'.
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Geta wo Azukeru

The act of entrusting someone with the handling and responsibility of something is referred to as 'geta wo azukeru' (下駄を預ける) in Japanese.

Since 'geta' (下駄) is a traditional Japanese wooden footwear, and 'azukeru' (預ける) means "to entrust," the literal meaning of 'geta wo azukeru' is "to entrust one's 'geta' to someone."

When one entrusts their 'geta' to someone, the person without 'geta' cannot move freely.

In other words, everything depends on the person to whom the 'geta' are entrusted.

The idiom 'geta wo azukeru' can represent trust in the other person or irresponsibility.

下駄を預ける

誰かに物事の処理の方法や責任の一切を任せることを、「下駄を預ける」と言います。

「下駄」は日本の伝統的な履物、「預ける」は "to entrust" を意味するので、「下駄を預ける」の文字どおりの意味は "to entrust one's 'geta' to someone." となります。

下駄を他人に預けると、預けた人はそこから身動きがとれなくなります。

すなわち、すべては預けられた人次第になるというわけです。

「下駄を預ける」という行為は、相手をに対する信頼を表すこともあれば、無責任さを表すこともあります。

• Geta wo Azukeru (下駄を預ける - Leaving the Matter)
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• Geta wo Azukeru
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• The act of entrusting someone with the handling and responsibility of something is referred to as 'geta wo azukeru' (下駄を預ける) in Japanese.
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• Since 'geta' (下駄) is a traditional Japanese wooden footwear, and 'azukeru' (預ける) means "to entrust," the literal meaning of 'geta wo azukeru' is "to entrust one's 'geta' to someone."
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• When one entrusts their 'geta' to someone, the person without 'geta' cannot move freely.
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• In other words, everything depends on the person to whom the 'geta' are entrusted.
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• The idiom 'geta wo azukeru' can represent trust in the other person or irresponsibility.
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Geta wo Hakaseru

The act of inflating quantities or prices of something is referred to as 'geta wo hakaseru' (下駄を履かせる) in Japanese.

Since 'geta' (下駄) is a traditional Japanese wooden footwear, and 'hakaseru' (履かせる) means "to put on," the literal meaning of 'geta wo hakaseru' is "to put 'geta' on someone."

Typical 'geta' are designed with two wooden blocks on the bottom so that they can be used in paddy fields and wetlands.

Therefore, wearing 'geta' makes one look taller, like elevator shoes today. This is why the idiom was coined.

下駄を履かせる

数量を水増しして実際よりも多く見せかけることや、物の価格を高く偽ることを、「下駄を履かせる」と言います。

「下駄」は 日本の伝統的な履物、「履かせる」は "to put on" を意味するので、「下駄を履かせる」の文字どおりの意味は "to put 'geta' on someone" となります。

下駄は、水田や湿地なども歩くことができるよう、底に突起がついています。

「下駄を履かせる」と、（現在のシークレットブーツのように）身長が高く見えることから、この慣用句が生まれたというわけです。

• Geta wo Hakaseru (下駄を履かせる - Inflating)
• Geta wo Hakaseru (下駄を履かせる - Jacking up prices)

• Geta wo Hakaseru
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• The act of inflating quantities or prices of something is referred to as 'geta wo hakaseru' (下駄を履かせる) in Japanese.
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• Since 'geta' (下駄) is a traditional Japanese wooden footwear, and 'hakaseru' (履かせる) means "to put on," the literal meaning of 'geta wo hakaseru' is "to put 'geta' on someone."
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Super Mario RPG

Today, I completed the remake of Super Mario RPG, which was released last week.

The original version was a collaborative production between Nintendo and Square, released in 1996 for the SNES.

In other words, this remake comes 27 years after the original version.

Super Mario RPG is a unique entry in the Super Mario series, featuring an interesting story and integrating various action elements into its battle system.

Playing this game made me feel like watching a comical puppet show; it was adorable, funny, and enjoyable.

I really loved the TV commercial that aired about 27 years ago, in which the enemy character, Piranha Plant, sings an attractive song. I can still remember and sing the song even now.

Unfortunately, I did not have an SNES and could not play it. However, through this remake, I have discovered what a wonderful game it is.

スーパーマリオRPG

今日は、先週に発売された「スーパーマリオRPG」のリメイク版をクリアしました。

原作は、任天堂とスクウェアが共同制作を行い、1996年にスーパーファミコ用のソフトとして発売されました。

今回、27年越しのリメイクということになります。

スーパーマリオシリーズでは珍しい、ストーリーをしっかりと持つRPG作品であり、戦闘ではアクション要素も盛り込まれています。

コミカルな人形劇を見ているようで、とても可愛らしく、面白おかしくプレイできました。

発売当時流れていた、敵キャラクターのパックンフラワーが歌うテレビCMが大好きで、私は今でもその歌を歌うことができます。

当時はスーパーファミコンを持っておらずプレイすることはできませんでしたが、今回とても素敵なゲームであることを知りました。

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Some people suspected Super Mario RPG would get a remake because it wasn't available on the Nintendo Switch Online service, but I think it is worthy of getting one.

Gowasan de Negai Mashite wa

Have you ever used 'soroban' (そろばん - "Japanese abacus")?

In one of the Japanese abacus calculation exercises, a student adds numbers read aloud by an instructor. This exercise usually begins with the phrase 'gowasan de onegai mashi-mase' (ご破算で願いましては) or simply 'negai mashite wa' (願いましては).

'Go' (ご) is a polite prefix, 'wasan/hasan' (破算) means "to reset the abacus to zero," and 'negai mashite' (願いまして) means "please." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'gowasan negai mashite wa' is "please reset your abacus to zero (for a new calculation)."

As a child, I heard this phrase almost every day in abacus classes.

By the way, now I am almost in the state of 'hasan' (破産), meaning "bankruptcy."

ご破算で願いましては

そろばんを触ったことはありますか？

そろばんの読み上げ算（指導者が読み上げた数字を足していく計算）は、「ご破算で願いましては」または「願いましては」という掛け声ではじまります。

「ご」は丁寧の接頭辞、「破算」は「そろばんを払って 0 の状態にすること」、「願いましては」は "please" を意味するので、「ご破算で願いましては」の文字どおりの意味は "please " となります。

私は小さい頃、そろばん教室で毎日のようにこのフレーズを聞いていました。

ちなみに今私は「破産」寸前です。

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• 'Go' (ご) is a polite prefix, 'wasan/hasan' (破算) means "to reset the abacus to zero," and 'negai mashite' (願いまして) means "please." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'gowasan negai mashite wa' is "please reset your abacus to zero (for a new calculation)."
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• As a child, I heard this phrase almost every day in abacus classes.
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• By the way, now I am almost in the state of 'hasan' (破産), meaning "bankruptcy."
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Kaishin

The Japanese term 'kaishin' (会心) is used to describe the feeling of satisfaction when things turn out the way as one wants.

'Kai' (会) means "to satisfy," and 'shin' (心) means "heart." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'kaishin' is "to satisfy one's heart," which leads to the above meaning.

'Kaishin' is often used to modify a noun.

Here are some examples:

'Kaishin no emi' (会心の笑み) - A satisfied smile that naturally appears when things turn out as one wants.

'Kaishin no saku' (会心の作) - A satisfactory work when it has been done as desired.

'Kaishin no Ichigeki' (会心の一撃) - An effective blow that went exactly as desired. This expression is mainly used in the video game "Dragon Quest" series to mean "critical hit."

会心

物事が思いどおりになって満足することを、「会心」と表現することがあります。

「会」は "to satisfy"、「心」は "heart" を意味するので、「会心」の文字どおりの意味は "to satisfy one's heart" となり、上述の意味に派生したというわけです。

「会心」は、何らかの名詞を修飾する形で利用されることが多いです。

【例】

会心の笑み・・・思いどおりになった満足の気持ちから自然と表れ出る笑顔

会心の作・・・思いどおりにできて心から満足している作品

会心の一撃・・・主に「ドラゴンクエスト」シリーズで用いられる表現で、思いどおりにいった決定的な一撃

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• 'Kai' (会) means "to satisfy," and 'shin' (心) means "heart." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'kaishin' is "to satisfy one's heart," which leads to the above meaning.
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• 'Kaishin no emi' (会心の笑み) - A satisfied smile that naturally appears when things turn out as one wants.
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• 'Kaishin no saku' (会心の作) - A satisfactory work when it has been done as desired.
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• 'Kaishin no Ichigeki' (会心の一撃) - An effective blow that went exactly as desired.
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• This expression is mainly used in the video game "Dragon Quest" series to mean "critical hit."
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Takw wo Watta Yōna

A person who has a straightforward and unpretentious character is sometimes described as 'take wo watta yōna' (竹を割ったような) in Japanese.

Since 'take' (竹) means "bamboo," 'watta/waru' (割った/割る) means "to split," and 'yōna' (ような) means "like," the literal meaning of 'take wo watta yōna' is "like splitting bamboo."

When you try to split bamboo into two vertically, it will split cleanly and straight.

From there, 'take wo watta yōna' came to describe a personality or nature that is straight and refreshing.

竹を割ったような

裏表がなくさっぱりとしている性格のことを、「竹を割ったような」と形容することがあります。

「竹」は "bamboo"、「割った/割る」は "to split"、「ような」は "like" を意味するので、「竹を割ったような」の文字どおりの意味は "like splitting bamboo" となります。

竹を縦に割ろうとすると、気持ちのよいほど綺麗にまっすぐに割れます。

そこから、比喩的にまっすぐでさっぱりしている性質や性格を表すようになったというわけです。

• Takw wo Watta Yōna (竹を割ったような - Straightforward)
• Takwe wo Watta Yōna (竹を割ったような - Straightforward)

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• When you try to split bamboo into two vertically, it will split cleanly and straight.
• When you try to split bamboo into two vertically, it will split cleanly and straight.

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Today, I completed the story mode of WarioWare: Move It!

The concept of the WarioWare series is 'saitan' (最多 - "most"), 'saitan' (最短 - "shortest"), 'saisoku' (最速 - 'fastest'), featuring various minigames, also known as "microgames," each lasting about 5 seconds.

As the title "Move It!" suggests, this game is played by moving. By the way, the Japanese title is 'Chō Odoru' (超踊る), which means "super dancing."

Since many of the games were played by holding the Joy-Con controllers and moving your body, it was tiring but fun.

In the story mode, when you run out of lives, a "Revival Ritual" occurs. Here, if you perform a little embarrassing pose called "Sacred Pose," you can revive.

In other words, if you can endure the embarrassment, you can continue the game.

超おどるメイドインワリオ

今日、「超おどる メイド イン ワリオ」のストーリーモードをクリアしました。

「メイドインワリオ」は、5秒程度で終わるミニゲーム（プチゲーム）を次々とプレイしていく内容となっており、「最多 最短 最速」がシリーズのコンセプトとなっています。

本作は「超おどる」というタイトルからわかるように、「踊り」がコンセプトとなっています。

Joy-con を持って体を動かして突破するミニゲームが中心となっており、疲れましたが楽しかったです。

ストーリーモードでは、ライフが無くなると「復活の儀式」というイベントが発生し、ここで「聖なるポーズ」という少し恥ずかしいポーズをとると、復活することができます。

恥ずかしさに耐えれば、コンティニューできるというわけです。

• Since many of the games were played by holding the Joy-Con controllers and moving your body, it was tiring but fun.
• Since many of the games were played by holding the Joy-Con controllers and moving your body to overcome the challenges, it was tiring but fun.

  突破する：accomplish, reach a goal.
  Joy-con を持って体を動かして突破するミニゲームが中心となっており、疲れましたが楽しかったです
  
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楽しそうですね！

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• The concept of the WarioWare series is 'saitan' (最多 - "most"), 'saitan' (最短 - "shortest"), 'saisoku' (最速 - 'fastest'), featuring various minigames, also known as "microgames," each lasting about 5 seconds.
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• As the title "Move It!" suggests, this game is played by moving.
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• By the way, the Japanese title is 'Chō Odoru' (超踊る), which means "super dancing."
• By the way, the Japanese title is 'Chō Odoru' (超踊る), which means "super dance."

• In the story mode, when you run out of lives, a "Revival Ritual" occurs.
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• Here, if you perform a little embarrassing pose called "Sacred Pose," you can revive.
• Here, if you perform a little embarrassing pose called "Sacred Pose," you can revive yourself.

• In other words, if you can endure the embarrassment, you can continue the game.
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Chiikawa Restaurant

Yesterday, I introduced 'Chiikawa' (ちいかわ), a very popular manga in Japan.

The day before yesterday, 'Chiikawa Resutoran' (ちいかわレストラン - "Chiikawa Restaurant") opened in Ikebukuro and became a hot topic.

At this restaurant, you can enjoy various decorations and meals related to 'Chiikawa'.

On the same day, new 'Chiikawa' goods related to the restaurant went on sale. However, many of them quickly sold out.

(I managed to buy a T-shirt with Hachiware designed on it and a luncheon mat.)

'Chiikawa' goods continue to be 'ejiki' (餌食 - meaning "prey") for 'tenbaiya' (転売屋 - meaning "resellers") today.

ちいかわレストラン

昨日は日本で大人気の「ちいかわ」を紹介しました。

一昨日には、池袋に「ちいかわレストラン」がオープンし、話題となりました。

このレストランでは、ちいかわに関連するさまざまな装飾や食事を楽しむことができます。

同日、ちいかわレストランに関する新しいグッズも販売開始となりましたが、その多くはすぐに売り切れとなりました。

（私はハチワレのTシャツとランチョンマットを購入しました。）

ちいかわグッズは今日も転売屋の餌食となっています。

• At this restaurant, you can enjoy various decorations and meals related to 'Chiikawa'.
• At In this restaurant, you can enjoy various decorations and meals related to 'Chiikawa'.

• However, many of them quickly sold out.
• However, many of them got quickly sold out quickly.

• (I managed to buy a T-shirt with Hachiware designed on it and a luncheon mat.)
• (I managed to buy a T-shirt with Hachiware designed on it and a luncheon place mat.)

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• The day before yesterday, 'Chiikawa Resutoran' (ちいかわレストラン - "Chiikawa Restaurant") opened in Ikebukuro and became a hot topic.
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Chiikawa

Have you heard of 'Chiikawa' (ちいかわ), which has become a social phenomenon in Japan.

'Chiikawa', also known as 'Nanka Chiisakute Kawaii Yatsu', is a very popular manga drawn by illustrator Nagano. It has been seriezed on X(Twitter) since 2020.

'Nanka' (何か) means "something," 'chiisaku/chiisai' (小さく/小さい) means "small," 'kawaii' (かわいい) means "cute," and 'yatsu' (やつ) means "guy" or "something." Therefore, the literal meaning of the title is "something small and cute."

The surreal combination of adorable characters and realistic, absurd stories is believed to be one of the reasons for its popularity.

My favorite character in 'Chiikawa' is 'Hachiware' (ハチワレ), who looks like a cat.

ちいかわ

日本で社会現象となっている「ちいかわ」をご存知でしょうか？

「ちいかわ」は、イラストレータのナガノ氏による漫画作品「なんか小さくてかわいいやつ」の通称で、2020年よりTwitter（現X）にて連載されています。

「なんか」は "something"、「小さく/小さい」は "small"、「かわいい」は "cute"、「やつ」は "guy/something" を意味するので、「なんか小さくてかわいいやつ」の文字どおりの意味は "something small and cute" となります。

かわいらしいキャラクターと、現実感のある不条理なストーリーのシュールな組み合わせが、人気の理由であると考えられています。

私はこの作品の「ハチワレ」が好きです。

• Have you heard of 'Chiikawa' (ちいかわ), which has become a social phenomenon in Japan.
• Have you heard of 'Chiikawa' (ちいかわ), which has become a social phenomenon in Japan.?

• It has been seriezed on X(Twitter) since 2020.
• It has been seriezed on X(Twitter) since 2020.

  I don't think seriezed is a word.--> It should be "made into series" or something like that

• The surreal combination of adorable characters and realistic, absurd stories is believed to be one of the reasons for its popularity.
• The surreal combination of adorable characters and realistic, absurd stories absurd story with a sense of reality is believed to be one of the reasons for its popularity.

  現実感のある不条理なストーリー is Absurd story with a sense of reality

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• 'Chiikawa', also known as 'Nanka Chiisakute Kawaii Yatsu', is a very popular manga drawn by illustrator Nagano.
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• 'Nanka' (何か) means "something," 'chiisaku/chiisai' (小さく/小さい) means "small," 'kawaii' (かわいい) means "cute," and 'yatsu' (やつ) means "guy" or "something." Therefore, the literal meaning of the title is "something small and cute."
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• My favorite character in 'Chiikawa' is 'Hachiware' (ハチワレ), who looks like a cat.
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• It has been seriezed on X(Twitter) since 2020.
• It has been seriezed serialized on X(Twitter) since 2020.

Gonyo Gonyo

The Japanese onomatopoeic word 'gonyo gonyo' (ごにょごにょ) can describe a situation where someone is mumbling something, and it is not clearly audible.

When you are hesitant to say something clearly or lack confidence, you will speak in the manner of 'gonyo gonyo'.

There are other onomatopoeic words to describe unclear speech, such as 'boso boso' (ぼそぼそ), 'butsu butsu' (ぶつぶつ), and 'mogo mogo' (もごもご).

'Boso boso' represents a situation where someone speaks in a small voice that is difficult to hear.

'Butsu butsu' represents a situation where someone speaks complaints in a whisper.

'Mogo mogo' represents a situation where someone speaks or eats something without opening one's mouth.

ごにょごにょ

何かを喋ってはいるけれど、口ごもっていてはっきりと聞こえないさまを、「ごにょごにょ」という擬音語で表現することができます。

何かをはっきりと言いたくないときや、自信のないとき、人々は「ごにょごにょ」と話します。

はっきりを話さないさまを表す擬声語は、他にも「ぼそぼそ」「ぶつぶつ」「もごもご」などがあります。

「ぼそぼそ」は小さい声で聞き取りにくいさまを表します。

「ぶつぶつ」は小声で不満などをつぶやくさまを表します。

「もごもご」は口を開けずに話したり食べたりするさまを表します。

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• The Japanese onomatopoeic word 'gonyo gonyo' (ごにょごにょ) can describe a situation where someone is mumbling something, and it is not clearly audible.
• The Japanese onomatopoeic word 'gonyo gonyo' (ごにょごにょ) can describe a situation where someone is mumbling something, and it cannot be heard clearly.

• When you are hesitant to say something clearly or lack confidence, you will speak in the manner of 'gonyo gonyo'.
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• There are other onomatopoeic words to describe unclear speech, such as 'boso boso' (ぼそぼそ), 'butsu butsu' (ぶつぶつ), and 'mogo mogo' (もごもご).
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• 'Boso boso' represents a situation where someone speaks in a small voice that is difficult to hear.
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• 'Butsu butsu' represents a situation where someone speaks complaints in a whisper.
• 'Butsu butsu' represents a situation where someone grumbles about their complains.

• 'Mogo mogo' represents a situation where someone speaks or eats something without opening one's mouth.
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• 'Boso boso' represents a situation where someone speaks in a small voice that is difficult to hear.
• 'Boso boso' represents a situation where someone speaks in a small low voice that is difficult to hear.

Herikutsu

A sophistical argument or a logic that does not make sense is referred to as 'herikutu' (屁理屈) in Japanese.

Since 'he' (屁) means "fart," and 'rikutsu' (理屈) means "logic," the literal meaning of 'herikutsu' is "fart logic."

In this context, 'he' is used as a metaphor for something trivial or worthless.

In other words, 'herikutsu' implies a trivial or worthless logic.

You can use this term with verbs like 'iu' (言う - meaning "to say") or 'koneru' (こねる - meaning "to mix").

Be careful not to quibble all the time.

屁理屈

無理やりこじつけた理屈や、道理に合わない理屈のことを、「屁理屈」と言います。

「屁」は "fart"、「理屈」は "logic" を意味するので、「屁理屈」の文字どおりの意味は "fart logic" となります。

ここで「屁」は、「つまらないもの」や「役に立たないもの」の喩えとして用いられています。

すなわち「屁理屈」とは、つまらない、役に立たない理屈というわけです。

「言う」や「こねる」という動詞とあわせて、「屁理屈を言う」「屁理屈をこねる」のように使われます。

「屁理屈」ばかりを言わないように気をつけましょう。

• Herikutsu (屁理屈 - Quibble)
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• Since 'he' (屁) means "fart," and 'rikutsu' (理屈) means "logic," the literal meaning of 'herikutsu' is "fart logic."
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• In this context, 'he' is used as a metaphor for something trivial or worthless.
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• In other words, 'herikutsu' implies a trivial or worthless logic.
• In other words, 'herikutsu' implies a trivial or worthless logic.

• You can use this term with verbs like 'iu' (言う - meaning "to say") or 'koneru' (こねる - meaning "to mix").
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• Be careful not to quibble all the time.
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• Herikutsu (屁理屈 - Quibble)
• Herikutsu (屁理屈 - Splitting Hairs/Sophistry)

  Another suggestion. "Quibble" is just a minor criticism. A little different from 屁理屈.
  "Splitting hairs" is a kind of 屁理屈 I'd say.
  

Funkotsu Saishin

The four-character idiom 'funkotsu saishin' (粉骨砕身) can be used to describe someone working or striving with all their might.

Since 'fun' (粉) means "powder," 'kotsu' (骨) means "bone," 'sai' (砕) means "smash," and 'shin' (身) means "body," the literal meaning of 'funkotsu saishin' is "to grind one's bones to powder and smash one's body."

In other words, it implies that someone is working so hard with all their might that their bones and bodies are smashed.

Note that this is a metaphor, and if your bones are grinded to powder, you will die.

粉骨砕身

力の限り努力したり働いたりすることを、「粉骨砕身」という四字熟語で表現することができます。

「粉」は ""、「骨」は "bone"、「砕」は ""、「身」は "body" を意味するので、「粉骨砕身」の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

骨を粉にし、身を砕くほど、全力で何かに取り組んでいるというわけです。

実際に骨が粉になったら死んでしまうので、注意してください。

• Funkotsu Saishin (粉骨砕身 - Breaking One's Neck)
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• The four-character idiom 'funkotsu saishin' (粉骨砕身) can be used to describe someone working or striving with all their might.
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• Since 'fun' (粉) means "powder," 'kotsu' (骨) means "bone," 'sai' (砕) means "smash," and 'shin' (身) means "body," the literal meaning of 'funkotsu saishin' is "to grind one's bones to powder and smash one's body."
• Since 'fun' (粉) means "powder," 'kotsu' (骨) means "bone," 'sai' (砕) means "smash," and 'shin' (身) means "body," the literal meaning of 'funkotsu saishin' is "to grind one's bones to powder and break one's body."

• In other words, it implies that someone is working so hard with all their might that their bones and bodies are smashed.
• In other words, it implies that someone is working so hard with all their might that they are breaking their bones and body.

• Note that this is a metaphor, and if your bones are grinded to powder, you will die.
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Kōya no Asatte

The Japanese phrase 'kōya no asatte' (紺屋の明後日) can be used to describe that the promised due date is unreliable.

'Kōya' (紺屋) was used in the Edo period to refer to a dyer.

In addition, 'asatte' (明後日) means "the day after tomorrow," so the literal meaning of 'kōya no asatte' is "the day after tomorrow of a dyer."

Since a dyer's work was greatly affected by the weather in the process of drying cloth, their completion dates were often delayed.

Therefore, when the dyer mentioned "the day after tomorrow," it came to be regarded as unreliable, which led to the current meaning of this phrase.

紺屋の明後日

約束の期日が当てにならないことを、「紺屋の明後日」と表現することができます。

「紺屋」は、江戸時代に使われていた言葉で、染め物屋を意味します。

また、「明後日」は "the day after tomorrow" を意味するので、「紺屋の明後日」の文字どおりの意味は "the day after tomorrow of a dyer" となります。

染め物屋は、布を乾かす工程が天候の影響を大きく受けるため、仕上げが予定よりも遅れることが多くあったそうです。

そんな染め物屋の言う「明後日」は、当てにならないというわけです。

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• The Japanese phrase 'kōya no asatte' (紺屋の明後日) can be used to describe that the promised due date is unreliable.
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• 'Kōya' (紺屋) was used in the Edo period to refer to a dyer.
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• In addition, 'asatte' (明後日) means "the day after tomorrow," so the literal meaning of 'kōya no asatte' is "the day after tomorrow of a dyer."
• In addition, Also, 'asatte' (明後日) means "the day after tomorrow," so the literal meaning of 'kōya no asatte' is "the day after tomorrow of a dyer."

  "In addition," is correct here, it is just more formal than I would expect in a text like this.

• Since a dyer's work was greatly affected by the weather in the process of drying cloth, their completion dates were often delayed.
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• Therefore, when the dyer mentioned "the day after tomorrow," it came to be regarded as unreliable, which led to the current meaning of this phrase.
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• Kōya no Asatte
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• The Japanese phrase 'kōya no asatte' (紺屋の明後日) can be used to describe that the promised due date is unreliable.
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• 'Kōya' (紺屋) was used in the Edo period to refer to a dyer.
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• In addition, 'asatte' (明後日) means "the day after tomorrow," so the literal meaning of 'kōya no asatte' is "the day after tomorrow of a dyer."
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• Since a dyer's work was greatly affected by the weather in the process of drying cloth, their completion dates were often delayed.
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• Therefore, when the dyer mentioned "the day after tomorrow," it came to be regarded as unreliable, which led to the current meaning of this phrase.
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Dangan Tsuā

Today, I embarked on a 'dangan tsuā' (弾丸ツアー) to visit four Doragon Quest Walk souvenir spots in Kagawa in a short time.

Since 'dangan' (弾丸) means "bullet," and 'tsuā' (ツアー) means "tour," the literal meaning of 'dangan tsuā' is "bullet tour."

Here, a bullet is a metaphor for sightseeing in a very short period at a very rapid speed.

Such trips are quite popular in Japan due to the well-developed transportation system.

However, sometimes I wish I had enough time to enjoy the sight at a slower space.

弾丸ツアー

今日、私は短い時間で香川県のDQウォークおみやげスポット4箇所を訪れるため、「弾丸ツアー」をしました。

「弾丸」は "bullet"、「ツアー」は "tour" を意味するので、「弾丸ツアー」の文字どおりの意味は "bullet tour" となります。

ものすごい勢いで短期間で観光することを、弾丸に喩えて「弾丸ツアー」というわけです。

日本では交通システムが発達していることもあり、このような旅行形態は人気があります。

ただ、たまにはゆっくりと観光する余裕が欲しいです。

• Dangan Tsuā (弾丸ツアー - Whirlwind Tour)
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• Dangan Tsuā
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• Today, I embarked on a 'dangan tsuā' (弾丸ツアー) to visit four Doragon Quest Walk souvenir spots in Kagawa in a short time.
• Today, I embarked on a 'dangan tsuā' (弾丸ツアー) to visit four Dragon Quest Walk souvenir spots in Kagawa in a short time.

• Since 'dangan' (弾丸) means "bullet," and 'tsuā' (ツアー) means "tour," the literal meaning of 'dangan tsuā' is "bullet tour."
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• Here, a bullet is a metaphor for sightseeing in a very short period at a very rapid speed.
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• Such trips are quite popular in Japan due to the well-developed transportation system.
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• However, sometimes I wish I had enough time to enjoy the sight at a slower space.
• However, sometimes I wish I had enough time to enjoy the sights at a slower pace.

Tenparu

Today, my lab students participated in their first academic conference.

Both students and I were quite nervous, and one student was in a state described as 'tenparu' (テンパる).

'Tenparu' is a slang term that describes a state of panic caused by nervousness or anxiety.

It originates from the mahjong term 'tenpai' (聴牌), which refers to the state of being able to win with one more tile.

Originally, 'tenparu' literally meant a state of readiness to win, however, now it has taken on a negative connotation, associated with the state of nervousness.

テンパる

今日は、私の研究室の学生による初めての学会発表がありました。

学生も私もかなり緊張し、一人の学生は少しテンパっていました。

「テンパる」は、焦りや不安からいっぱいいっぱいの状態になることを意味する俗語です。

この言葉は、麻雀であと1つの牌で上がることができる状態を意味する「聴牌」が動詞化したものです。

もともとは、文字どおり「準備が整っている状態」を意味する語であったようですが、現在では「緊張状態」から連想されるネガティブな意味に転じたというわけです。

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• Today, my lab students participated in their first academic conference.
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• Both students and I were quite nervous, and one student was in a state described as 'tenparu' (テンパる).
• The students and I were quite nervous, and one student was in a state that could be described as 'tenparu' (テンパる).

• 'Tenparu' is a slang term that describes a state of panic caused by nervousness or anxiety.
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• It originates from the mahjong term 'tenpai' (聴牌), which refers to the state of being able to win with one more tile.
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• Originally, 'tenparu' literally meant a state of readiness to win, however, now it has taken on a negative connotation, associated with the state of nervousness.
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Udon Prefecture

I am currently on a business trip in Kagawa.

Kagawa is famous for 'udon' (うどん - "wheat noodle"). It ranks first in Japan for both "udon ans soba consumption" and "number of udon and soba restaurants per 10,000 people."

Furthermore, the most common type of food service business in Kagawa is "udon and soba restaurants," followed by "coffee shops."

Because of these facts about udon, Kagawa is sometimes called "Udon Prefecture."

This name is sometimes used on the official website of Kagawa, which shows the prefecture's deep love for udon.

By the way, olives of Shodoshima Island in Kagawa are also very famous.

うどん県

私は今、出張で香川に来ています。

香川県は、「うどん」が有名で、「うどん・そば消費量」と「人口1万人当たりのうどん・そば店数」が全国で一位です。

また、香川県で最も多い飲食サービス業は「うどん・そば店」で、次に多いのが「喫茶店」であるようです。

このような事実から、香川県は「うどん県」と呼ばれることもあります。

この名称は、香川県の公式サイトなどでも使われることがあり、うどんに対する愛が窺えます。

ちなみに、香川県小豆島の「オリーブ」もとても有名です。

• Udon Prefecture
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• Udon Prefecture
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• I am currently on a business trip in Kagawa.
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• Kagawa is famous for 'udon' (うどん - "wheat noodle").
• Kagawa is famous for udon (うどん - "wheat noodle").

• It ranks first in Japan for both "udon ans soba consumption" and "number of udon and soba restaurants per 10,000 people."
• It ranks first in Japan for both udon and soba consumption, and number of udon and soba restaurants per 10,000 people.

• Furthermore, the most common type of food service business in Kagawa is "udon and soba restaurants," followed by "coffee shops."
• Furthermore, the most common type of food service business in Kagawa is udon and soba restaurants, followed by coffee shops.

• Because of these facts about udon, Kagawa is sometimes called "Udon Prefecture."
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• This name is sometimes used on the official website of Kagawa, which shows the prefecture's deep love for udon.
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• By the way, olives of Shodoshima Island in Kagawa are also very famous.
• By the way, the olives of Shodoshima Island in Kagawa are also very famous.

Omishiri Oki Kudasai

When you meet someone for the first time and want them to remember you (or someone you have introduced), you can use the phrase 'omishiri oki kudasai' (お見知り置きください).

'O' (お) is a polite prefix, 'mishiri' (見知り) means "acquaintance," 'oki' (置き) means "keep," and 'kudasai' (ください) means "please." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'omishiri oki kudasai' is "please keep me as your acquaintance."

This phrase is used in formal situations to convey respect to higher-ranking persons.

However, it may give an excessively formal impression.

If you want to express a softer impression and your desire to build a closer relationship, it will be better to use the more generic phrase, 'yoroshiku onegai shimasu' (よろしくお願いします - meaning "I look forward to working with you").

お見知り置きください

初めて会った人に対して、相手に自分（または自分が紹介した知人や部下）のことを覚えておいてもらいたいとき、「お見知り置きください」というフレーズを使うことができます。

「お」は丁寧の接頭辞、「見知り」は "acquaintance"、「置き」は "keep"、「ください」は "please" を意味するので、「お見知り置きください」の文字どおりの意味は "please keep me as your acquaintance" となります。

この表現はフォーマルな場面において、目上の相手に対する尊敬の意味を込めて使われます。

ただし、「お見知り置きください」は非常に堅い印象を与える可能性もあります。

もう少し柔らかく、かつ「今後親しい関係を築いていきたい」気持ちを伝えたい場合は、「よろしくお願いします」という汎用的なフレーズを使うと良いでしょう。

• Omishiri Oki Kudasai (お見知り置きください - Pleased to Make Your Acquaintance)
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• Omishiri Oki Kudasai
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• When you meet someone for the first time and want them to remember you (or someone you have introduced), you can use the phrase 'omishiri oki kudasai' (お見知り置きください).
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• 'O' (お) is a polite prefix, 'mishiri' (見知り) means "acquaintance," 'oki' (置き) means "keep," and 'kudasai' (ください) means "please." Therefore, the literal meaning of 'omishiri oki kudasai' is "please keep me as your acquaintance."
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• This phrase is used in formal situations to convey respect to higher-ranking persons.
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• However, it may give an excessively formal impression.
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• If you want to express a softer impression and your desire to build a closer relationship, it will be better to use the more generic phrase, 'yoroshiku onegai shimasu' (よろしくお願いします - meaning "I look forward to working with you").
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Midori no Kurokami

A woman's beautiful, lustrous black hair can sometimes be described as 'midori no kurokami' (緑の黒髪).

While 'midori' (緑) usually means "green," here it means "freshness" or "glossiness."

In the past, 'midori' meant "new growth," and from there, the above meanings were derived.

In addition, 'kuro' (黒) means "black," and 'kami' (髪) means "hair," so 'midori no kurokami' literally means "fresh, grassy, beautiful black hair."

This expression is a compliment that implies youthfulness, but the nuance may not be conveyed to recent young women.

緑の黒髪

女性の黒くつやのある美しい髪のことを、「緑の黒髪」と表現することがあります。

「緑」は "green" を意味することが多いですが、ここでは「みずみずしさ」や「つややかさ」を意味します。

「緑」はかつて「新芽」を意味する語でもあり、そこからこのような意味が派生しました。

また、「黒」は "black"、「髪」は "hair" を意味するので、「緑の黒髪」は文字どおり「みずみずしくてつややかな美しい黒髪」という意味になります。

この表現は若々しさを含蓄する褒め言葉ですが、最近の若い女性には伝わらないかもしれません。

• Midori no Kurokami (緑の黒髪 - Raven-Black Hair)
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• Midori no Kurokami
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• A woman's beautiful, lustrous black hair can sometimes be described as 'midori no kurokami' (緑の黒髪).
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• While 'midori' (緑) usually means "green," here it means "freshness" or "glossiness."
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• In the past, 'midori' meant "new growth," and from there, the above meanings were derived.
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• In addition, 'kuro' (黒) means "black," and 'kami' (髪) means "hair," so 'midori no kurokami' literally means "fresh, grassy, beautiful black hair."
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• This expression is a compliment that also implies youthfulness, but it may not convey
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• This expression is a compliment that implies youthfulness, but the nuance may not be conveyed to recent young women.
• This expression is a compliment that implies youthfulness, but its nuance may not be conveyed to recent young women of today.

• Midori no Kurokami
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• A woman's beautiful, lustrous black hair can sometimes be described as 'midori no kurokami' (緑の黒髪).
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• While 'midori' (緑) usually means "green," here it means "freshness" or "glossiness."
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• In the past, 'midori' meant "new growth," and from there, the above meanings were derived.
• In the past, 'midori' meant "new growth," and from that, the above meanings were derived.

• In addition, 'kuro' (黒) means "black," and 'kami' (髪) means "hair," so 'midori no kurokami' literally means "fresh, grassy, beautiful black hair."
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• This expression is a compliment that also implies youthfulness, but it may not convey
• This expression is a compliment that also implies youthfulness, but it may not convey

• This expression is a compliment that implies youthfulness, but the nuance may not be conveyed to recent young women.
• This expression is a compliment that implies youthfulness, but the nuance may not be conveyed to modern young women.

"緑”はそんな意味もありますね。I learned something new!

Honyarara

The expression 'honyarara' (ほにゃらら) can be used when you want to obscure words, read concerned text, or refer to unspecified things.

It is said that this expression has become popular from a Japanese quiz show about 40 years ago. In the quiz show, a host said 'honyarara' to obscure the correct word of a quiz.

Originally, it appears the host frequently used words like 'honya' (ほにゃ) or 'henara' (へなら) on his radio program to blur words, and a journalist adopted them into 'honyarara' in an article, which led to its use on the quiz show.

It can be translated into English as "blah blah blah" or "yada yada."

ほにゃらら

言葉をぼかすときや、伏せ字を読むとき、不特定の対象を表すときなどに、「ほにゃらら」という表現を使うことがあります。

この言葉は、今から約40年前の日本のクイズ番組で、司会者が正解の言葉を伏せる際に利用し、それが広まったものと考えられています。

更にルートを辿ると、この司会者はラジオ番組で言葉をぼかすときに「ほにゃ」や「へなら」などとよく言っており、それを聞いた週刊誌の記者が「ほにゃらら」という文字を使って記事を書いたのがはじまりであるそうです。

英語でいうところの "blah blah blah" や "yada yada" に相当します。

• Honyarara (ほにゃらら - Blah Blah Blah)
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• Honyarara
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• The expression 'honyarara' (ほにゃらら) can be used when you want to obscure words, read concerned text, or refer to unspecified things.
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• It is said that this expression has become popular from a Japanese quiz show about 40 years ago.
• It is said that this expression became popular from a Japanese quiz show about 40 years ago.

• In the quiz show, a host said 'honyarara' to obscure the correct word of a quiz.
• In the quiz show, the host said 'honyarara' to hide the correct answer of the quiz.

• Originally, it appears the host frequently used words like 'honya' (ほにゃ) or 'henara' (へなら) on his radio program to blur words, and a journalist adopted them into 'honyarara' in an article, which led to its use on the quiz show.
• Originally, it appears the host frequently used words like 'honya' (ほにゃ) or 'henara' (へなら) on his radio program to make words ambiguous, and a journalist adapted them into 'honyarara' in an article, which led to its use on the quiz show.

• It can be translated into English as "blah blah blah" or "yada yada."
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Mizu wo Mukeru

The act of prompting someone to speak comfortably is sometimes expressed as 'mizu wo mukeru' (水を向ける).

Since 'mizu' (水) means "water," and 'mukeru' (向ける) means "to direct," the literal meaning of 'mizu wo mukeru' is "to direct water."

This expression is believed to have originated from the ancient practice where a 'miko' (巫女 - meaning "priestess") used to pour water into a bowl and present it as a way to call up the spirits of the dead.

This act was equivalent to calling the spirits and making them speak, so 'mizu wo mukeru' came to acquire its current metaphorical meaning.

水を向ける

相手が話しやすいようにうまく誘いかけることを、「水を向ける」と表現することがあります。

「水」は "water"、「向ける」は "to direct" を意味するので、「水を向ける」の文字どおりの意味は "to direct water" となります。

この言葉は、かつて巫女が霊魂を呼び出す口寄せを行う際に、茶碗に水を入れて差し向けたことに由来するとされています。

霊を呼び寄せて話すように仕向けることから、現在の意味に転じたというわけです。

• Mizu wo Mukeru (水を向ける - Providing an Opening)
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• Mizu wo Mukeru
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• The act of prompting someone to speak comfortably is sometimes expressed as 'mizu wo mukeru' (水を向ける).
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• Since 'mizu' (水) means "water," and 'mukeru' (向ける) means "to direct," the literal meaning of 'mizu wo mukeru' is "to direct water."
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• This expression is believed to have originated from the ancient practice where a 'miko' (巫女 - meaning "priestess") used to pour water into a bowl and present it as a way to call up the spirits of the dead.
• This expression is believed to have originated from the ancient practice where a 'miko' (巫女 - meaning "priestess") used to pour water into a bowl and present it as a way to summon the spirits of the dead.

• This act was equivalent to calling the spirits and making them speak, so 'mizu wo mukeru' came to acquire its current metaphorical meaning.
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• The act of prompting someone to speak comfortably is sometimes expressed as 'mizu wo mukeru' (水を向ける).
• The act of giving someone a window to start speaking is sometimes expressed as 'mizu wo mukeru' (水を向ける).

• Since 'mizu' (水) means "water," and 'mukeru' (向ける) means "to direct," the literal meaning of 'mizu wo mukeru' is "to direct water."
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• This expression is believed to have originated from the ancient practice where a 'miko' (巫女 - meaning "priestess") used to pour water into a bowl and present it as a way to call up the spirits of the dead.
• This expression is believed to have originated from the ancient practice where a 'miko' (巫女 - meaning "priestess") used to pour water into a bowl and present it as a way to call forth/summon the spirits of the dead.

• This act was equivalent to calling the spirits and making them speak, so 'mizu wo mukeru' came to acquire its current metaphorical meaning.
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Sometimes I have a hard time noticing the moment when someone else does a 水を向ける for me.

Omatsuri Kakaku

Yesterday, I bought some yakisoba (fried noodles) at a university festival that was set at an 'omatsuri kakaku' (お祭り価格).

Since 'omatsuri' (お祭り) means "festival,' and 'kakaku' (価格) means "price," the literal meanign of 'omatsuri kakaku' is "festival prive."

'Omatsuri kakaku' is a phenomenon often seen at Japanese festivals and events where prices of foods and goods are set higher than usual.

Caught up in the festival's fun atmosphere or valuing the special experiences unique to the event, visitors tend to pay higher prices without thinking too much about them.

Please be careful that there may be cases where the 'omatsuri kakaku' is unusually high.

お祭り価格

私は昨日、学園祭で「お祭り価格」の焼きそばを買いました。

「お祭り」は "festival"、「価格」は "price" を意味するので、「お祭り価格」の文字どおりの意味は "festival price" となります。

「お祭り価格」は日本のお祭りやイベントによく見られる現象で、通常よりも高く設定された価格を意味します。

お祭りの楽しい雰囲気に流されて、あるいはイベント限定の特別な体験に対する付加価値として、人々は価格をあまり気にせずに高い金額を支払う傾向にあるというわけです。

異様に高く設定された「お祭り価格」もあるかもしれないので、注意してください。

• Omatsuri Kakaku (お祭り価格 - Festival Price)
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• Yesterday, I bought some yakisoba (fried noodles) at a university festival that was set at an 'omatsuri kakaku' (お祭り価格).
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• Since 'omatsuri' (お祭り) means "festival,' and 'kakaku' (価格) means "price," the literal meanign of 'omatsuri kakaku' is "festival prive."
• Since 'omatsuri' (お祭り) means "festival,' and 'kakaku' (価格) means "price," the literal meaning of 'omatsuri kakaku' is "festival price."

• 'Omatsuri kakaku' is a phenomenon often seen at Japanese festivals and events where prices of foods and goods are set higher than usual.
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• Caught up in the festival's fun atmosphere or valuing the special experiences unique to the event, visitors tend to pay higher prices without thinking too much about them.
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• Please be careful that there may be cases where the 'omatsuri kakaku' is unusually high.
• Please be careful, there may be cases where the 'omatsuri kakaku' is unusually high.

University Festival 2023

Today, a university festival was held at my university.

In my laboratory, we introduced our studies to the visitors.

Since our room was located in the corner of the building, I expected that there would not be many visitors. However, we could hardly take a break for the six hours of the laboratory introduction.

The students looked exhausted, but I think it was a good experience for them.

When I went out of the building during lunchtime, I found many people were bustling about.

Then, I bought my lunch from a food stall, and as I expected, it was 'omatsuri kakaku' (お祭り価格).

I will introduce the term 'omatsuri kakaku' tomorrow.

学園祭 2023

今日は、私の大学で学園祭が行われました。

私の研究室では、来場者の方々に研究紹介を行いました。

建物の隅のほうで細々とやることになっていたので、あまり人は来ないだろうと予想していましたが、公開を行っていた約6時間はほとんど休むことができませんでした。

説明を行ってくれた学生たちはへとへとな様子でしたが、良い経験になったのではないかと思います。

お昼に外に出ると、すごい人の数で、活気がありました。

そして、私は屋台で昼食を購入しましたが、案の定「お祭り価格」でした。

明日は「お祭り価格」という言葉を紹介します。

• University Festival 2023
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• University Festival 2023
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• Today, a university festival was held at my university.
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• In my laboratory, we introduced our studies to the visitors.
• In my laboratory, we introduced our research to the visitors.

• Since our room was located in the corner of the building, I expected that there would not be many visitors.
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• However, we could hardly take a break for the six hours of the laboratory introduction.
• However, we could hardly take a break during the six hours of the festival.

• The students looked exhausted, but I think it was a good experience for them.
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• When I went out of the building during lunchtime, I found many people were bustling about.
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• Then, I bought my lunch from a food stall, and as I expected, it was 'omatsuri kakaku' (お祭り価格).
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• I will introduce the term 'omatsuri kakaku' tomorrow.
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Shichiten Battō

The concept of writhing or struggling in pain is described as 'shichiten battō' (七転八倒).

Since 'shichi' (七) means "seven," 'ten' (転) means "to roll," 'ba/hachi' (八) means "eight," and 'tō' (倒) means "to fall down," the literal meaning of 'shichiten battō' is "to roll seven times and fall down eight times."

In this context, both "seven" and "eight" are used as a metaphor for large numbers.

In other words, this four-character idiom describes a situation where one is so distressed that they roll and fall down repeatedly.

七転八倒

苦痛のあまり、転げ回ったりもがいたりすることを、「七転八倒」と言います。

「七」は "seven"、「転」は "to roll"、「八」は "eight"、「倒」は "to fall down" を意味するので、「七転八倒」の文字どおりの意味は "to roll seven times and fall down eight times" となります。

ここで「七」や「八」は、数が多いことの喩えとして用いられています。

すなわち、何度も転がったり倒れたりするほど、苦しいことが繰り返されているというわけです。

• Shichiten Battō (七転八倒 - Writhing in Pain)
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• Shichiten Battō
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• The concept of writhing or struggling in pain is described as 'shichiten battō' (七転八倒).
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• Since 'shichi' (七) means "seven," 'ten' (転) means "to roll," 'ba/hachi' (八) means "eight," and 'tō' (倒) means "to fall down," the literal meaning of 'shichiten battō' is "to roll seven times and fall down eight times."
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• In this context, both "seven" and "eight" are used as a metaphor for large numbers.
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• In other words, this four-character idiom describes a situation where one is so distressed that they roll and fall down repeatedly.
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• Shichiten Battō (七転八倒 - Writhing in Pain)
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• The concept of writhing or struggling in pain is described as 'shichiten battō' (七転八倒).
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• Since 'shichi' (七) means "seven," 'ten' (転) means "to roll," 'ba/hachi' (八) means "eight," and 'tō' (倒) means "to fall down," the literal meaning of 'shichiten battō' is "to roll seven times and fall down eight times."
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• In this context, both "seven" and "eight" are used as a metaphor for large numbers.
• In this context, both "seven" and "eight" are used as metaphors for large numbers.

• In other words, this four-character idiom describes a situation where one is so distressed that they roll and fall down repeatedly.
• In other words, this four-character idiom describes a situation where one is so distressed that they fall down and roll around on the ground repeatedly.

When I first saw this, I thought it was "七転八起" which has almost the complete opposite meaning. They're easy phrases to confuse if you don't read them really carefully! lol

Nibe mo Nai

People who are unsociable or blunt are sometimes described as 'nibe mo nai' (にべもない).

'Nibe' (にべ - meaning "nibea mitsukurii") is the kind of fish belonging to the order Perciformes, known as a premium ingredient for kamaboko (a type of fish cake).

In the past, a glue material called 'nikawa' (膠) was made from the large air bladder of the nibea mitsukurii.

Since the 'nikawa' made from 'nibe' had strong adhesive properties, 'nibe' came to mean sociability or flattery. Later, by pairing it with the negative word 'nai' (ない), the above expression 'nibe mo nai' was coined.

にべもない

愛想のない人や、冷たい人のことを、「にべもない」と表現することがあります。

「にべ」はスズキ目に属する魚の名前であり、高級かまぼこの材料としても知られます。

また、「ない」は否定を意味するため、「にべもない」の文字どおりの意味は "no fish" となります。

かつて、このにべの大きな浮袋から、膠（にかわ）と呼ばれる接着剤が作られていました。

にべから作られた膠は強い接着力を持っていたっことから、「にべ」は「愛想」や「世辞」のような意味を持つようになり、否定語の「ない」と組み合わせた「にべもない」という表現が生まれたわけです。

• Nibe mo Nai (にべもない - Blunt)
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• People who are unsociable or blunt are sometimes described as 'nibe mo nai' (にべもない).
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• 'Nibe' (にべ - meaning "nibea mitsukurii") is the kind of fish belonging to the order Perciformes, known as a premium ingredient for kamaboko (a type of fish cake).
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• In the past, a glue material called 'nikawa' (膠) was made from the large air bladder of the nibea mitsukurii.
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• Since the 'nikawa' made from 'nibe' had strong adhesive properties, 'nibe' came to mean sociability or flattery.
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• Later, by pairing it with the negative word 'nai' (ない), the above expression 'nibe mo nai' was coined.
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Makaizō

Japanese people are fond of 'makaizo' (魔改造).

The slang term 'makaizō' refers to the extensive modification of plastic models and toys, especially in cases where the modification deviated significantly from the original purpose or meaning.

Since 'ma' (魔) means "devil," and 'kaizō' (改造) means "modification," 'makaizō' literally means "devilish modification."

There are various kinds of 'makaizo', such as changing human figurines' legs into wheels to make them movable or installing an electromagnetic acceleration mechanism in a toy that can shoot marbles (known as B-Daman) to make it more powerful.

You can also use the term 'makaizō' for various things, such as food and beverages. Japanese ramen (originated in China) and Japanese curry (originated in India) are typical examples of 'makaizō'.

In addition, the California Roll, a kind of sushi popular in the US, can also be considered as 'makaizō' for Japanese sushi.

魔改造

日本人はよく「魔改造」をします。

「魔改造」は、プラモデルや玩具などを非常に大きく改造することを意味するスラングで、特に本来の用途から大きく逸脱している改造を指すことが多いです。

「魔」は "devil"、「改造」は "modification" を意味するので、「魔改造」は文字どおり "devilish modification" という意味になります。

例えば、人間のフィギュアの足を車輪に変えて走行可能にしたり、ビー玉を発射する玩具（ビーダマン）に電磁加速機構を搭載して強力なもににしたり、さまざまな魔改造があります。

魔改造は飲食物に対して使われることもあり、中国発祥のラーメンやインド発祥のカレーは、日本で魔改造されました。

ちなみに、アメリカで親しまれている「カルフォルニアロール」も、日本の寿司の魔改造であると言えます。

• Makaizō (魔改造 - Extreme Modification)
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• Japanese people are fond of 'makaizo' (魔改造).
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• The slang term 'makaizō' refers to the extensive modification of plastic models and toys, especially in cases where the modification deviated significantly from the original purpose or meaning.
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• Since 'ma' (魔) means "devil," and 'kaizō' (改造) means "modification," 'makaizō' literally means "devilish modification."
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• There are various kinds of 'makaizo', such as changing human figurines' legs into wheels to make them movable or installing an electromagnetic acceleration mechanism in a toy that can shoot marbles (known as B-Daman) to make it more powerful.
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• You can also use the term 'makaizō' for various things, such as food and beverages.
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• Japanese ramen (originated in China) and Japanese curry (originated in India) are typical examples of 'makaizō'.
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• In addition, the California Roll, a kind of sushi popular in the US, can also be considered as 'makaizō' for Japanese sushi.
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• Japanese people are fond of 'makaizo' (魔改造).
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Tarenagashi

I often work while doing 'tarenagashi' (垂れ流し) of YouTube videos or music.

Since 'tare' (垂れ) means "dripping," and 'nagashi' (流し) means "flowing," the literal meaning of 'tarenagashi' is "dripping and flowing."

Originally, 'tarenagashi' referred to the continuous release of undesirable fluids such as wastewater or excrement. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the continuous streaming of videos or music.

Currently, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the ONE PIECE anime, all episodes (1081 as of today) are being live-streamed repeatedly.

This streaming started on October 29 and will continue 24/7 for over a year, and I am now doing 'tarenagashi' of this anime.

However, while memorable episodes are streamed, I often find myself pausing my work, reducing my productivity.

垂れ流し

私はよくYouTubeの動画や音楽を「垂れ流し」しながら作業しています。

「垂れ」は "dripping"、「流し」は "flowing" を意味するため、「垂れ流し」の文字どおりの意味は "dripping and flowing" となります。

「垂れ流し」は本来、下水や排泄物などの好ましくない液体が放出し続けることを意味する言葉ですが、比喩的に映像や音楽を休まずに流し続ける意味でも使われます。

現在、ONE PIECE のアニメが25周年ということで、第1話から最新話（現在1081話）までを繰り返しライブ配信しています。

このライブ配信は10月29日からはじまり、24時間365日以上続くそうで、現在私はこのアニメを垂れ流しています。

しかし、印象的な回では作業がの手がしばしば止まるため、作業効率が落ちてしまいます。

• Tarenagashi (垂れ流し - Streaming Continuously)
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• I often work while doing 'tarenagashi' (垂れ流し) of YouTube videos or music.
• I often 'tarenagashi' (垂れ流し) YouTube videos or music while working.

• Since 'tare' (垂れ) means "dripping," and 'nagashi' (流し) means "flowing," the literal meaning of 'tarenagashi' is "dripping and flowing."
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• Originally, 'tarenagashi' referred to the continuous release of undesirable fluids such as wastewater or excrement.
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• However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe the continuous streaming of videos or music.
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• Currently, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the ONE PIECE anime, all episodes (1081 as of today) are being live-streamed repeatedly.
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• This streaming started on October 29 and will continue 24/7 for over a year, and I am now doing 'tarenagashi' of this anime.
• This streaming started on October 29 and will continue 24/7 for over a year, and I am currently 'tarenagashi'-ing this anime.

• Unfortunately, during memorable episodes, I often find myself pausing my work, leading to a decrease in my productivity.
• Unfortunately, during memorable episodes, I often find myself pausing my work, leading to a decrease in my productivity.

• However, while memorable episodes are streamed, I often find myself pausing my work, reducing my productivity.
• However, when memorable episodes are being streamed, I often find myself pausing my work, reducing my productivity.

Itamiwake

In disuputes, when both sides suffer the same degree of damage or disadvantage without reaching a resolution, the situation is called 'itamiwake' (痛み分け) in Japanese.

Since 'itami' (痛み) means "pain," and 'wake' (分け) means "to share," the literal meaning of 'itamiwake' is "to share the pain."

Originally, this term was used in sumo wrestling to describe a match ending in a draw due to one or both sides getting injured.

Over time, it has also come to be used in various disputes.

Incidentally, in the game Pokémon, there is a move called 'itamiwake' that calculates the combined HP of both Pokémon and divides it evenly between them.

痛み分け

争いにおいて、双方とも同程度の痛手や不利益をこうむったまま決着をつけないことを、「痛み分け」と言います。

「痛み」は "pain"、「分け」は "to share" を意味するので、「痛み分け」の文字どおりの意味は "to share the pain" となります。

もともとこの言葉は、相撲において、一方または双方が怪我をしたために引き分けにすることを意味するものでした。

そこから、喧嘩や議論などの争いにおいても使われるようになったというわけです。

ちなみに、ゲーム「ポケットモンスター」には「いたみわけ」という技があり、「自分と相手のHPを足して半分にし、それぞれに分け与える」という効果を持ちます。

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• In disuputes, when both sides suffer the same degree of damage or disadvantage without reaching a resolution, the situation is called 'itamiwake' (痛み分け) in Japanese.
• In disputes, when both sides suffer the same degree of damage or disadvantage without reaching a resolution, the situation is called 'itamiwake' (痛み分け) in Japanese.

• Since 'itami' (痛み) means "pain," and 'wake' (分け) means "to share," the literal meaning of 'itamiwake' is "to share the pain."
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• Originally, this term was used in sumo wrestling to describe a match ending in a draw due to one or both sides getting injured.
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• Over time, it has also come to be used in various disputes.
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• Incidentally, in the game Pokémon, there is a move called 'itamiwake' that calculates the combined HP of both Pokémon and divides it evenly between them.
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Nurugē

Today, I completed "Super Mario Bros. Wonder."

It was a very rewarding and fun game.

This game provides various features for those who are not good at action games. For example, you can choose invincible characters, equip badges to enhance character abilities and cooperate with players online.

However, relying too much on these features could make this game 'nurugē' (ヌルゲー).

'Nurugē' is short for 'nurui gēmu' (ぬるいゲーム), the literal meaning of which is a lukewarm game, indicating an easy-to-clear game.

This slang term can be used to describe various easy situations in addition to games.

ヌルゲー

私は今日、「スーパーマリオブラザーズ ワンダー」をクリアしました。

とてもやりがいのある、面白いゲームでした。

本作は、アクションが苦手な人のために、無敵のキャラクターを選んだり、キャラクターの性能を高めるバッジをつけたり、「オンライン協力プレイ」をすることができます。

しかし、あまりこのような機能に頼りすぎると、「ヌルゲー」となってしまうかもしれません。

「ヌルゲー」は「ぬるいゲーム」の略で、文字どおり「簡単にクリアできてしまうゲーム」を意味するスラングです。

ゲーム以外にも、簡単な物事に対して使うことができます。

• Nurugē (ヌルゲー - Easy Video Game)
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• Today, I completed "Super Mario Bros.
• Today, I completed Super Mario Bros.

• Wonder."
• Wonder.

• It was a very rewarding and fun game.
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• This game provides various features for those who are not good at action games.
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• For example, you can choose invincible characters, equip badges to enhance character abilities and cooperate with players online.
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• However, relying too much on these features could make this game 'nurugē' (ヌルゲー).
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• 'Nurugē' is short for 'nurui gēmu' (ぬるいゲーム), the literal meaning of which is a lukewarm game, indicating an easy-to-clear game.
• 'Nurugē' is short for 'nurui gēmu' (ぬるいゲーム), which literally means lukewarm game, indicating an easy-to-clear game.

• This slang term can be used to describe various easy situations in addition to games.
• This slang term can be used to describe various easy situations outside of games.

Relatively speaking I think the entire game is easy, but have you tried beating the very last secret level? I'm still trying to beat it...

Nani wo ka Iwan ya

When you are discouraged about something and have nothing to say, you can use the phrase, 'nani wo ka iwan ya' (何をか言わんや).

Since 'nani' (何) means "what," 'iwan' (言わん) means "to say something," and 'ya' (や) is a particle indicating an irony, the literal meaning of 'nani wo ka iwan ya' is "What should I say? No, I have nothing to say."

Due to its archaic grammatical structure and sound, this phrase can create a more stern and elegant nuance than simply saying something like 'akireta' (呆れた - meaning "I'm disgusted")

何をか言わんや

呆れて何も言うことがないとき、「何をか言わんや」という表現を使うことができます。

「何」は "what"、「言わん」は "to say something"、「や」は反語を意味する係助詞であるため、「何をか言わんや」は "What should I say? No, I have nothing to say." （何を言おうか、いや言うことは何もない）という意味になります。

この表現は文法も響きも少し古風なものであるため、単に「呆れた」と言うよりも、厳格で優雅な雰囲気を出すことができます。

• Nani wo ka Iwan ya (何をか言わんや - Having Nothing to Say)
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• When you are discouraged about something and have nothing to say, you can use the phrase, 'nani wo ka iwan ya' (何をか言わんや).
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• Since 'nani' (何) means "what," 'iwan' (言わん) means "to say something," and 'ya' (や) is a particle indicating an irony, the literal meaning of 'nani wo ka iwan ya' is "What should I say?
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• No, I have nothing to say."
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• Due to its archaic grammatical structure and sound, this phrase can create a more stern and elegant nuance than simply saying something like 'akireta' (呆れた - meaning "I'm disgusted")
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Akkerakan

I am sometimes in a state called 'akkerakan' (あっけらかん).

The expression 'akkerakan' describes a state of being so surprised or shocked by unexpected events that one does not move, or being in a daze and unconcerned about anything.

'Akke/anke/ake' (あっけ/あんけ/あけ) represents the state of having one's mouth wide open.

By adding the suffix 'ra' (ら) to this, it became 'ankera' (あんけら). Furthermore, another suffic 'kan' (かん) was added, resulting in 'ankerakan' (あんけらかん) and 'akkerakan'.

'Akkerakan' came to have its current meaning from the image of having one's mouth wide open without movement.

あっけらかん

私はときどき「あっけらかん」の状態になります。

「あっけらかん」は、意外な出来事に呆れたり驚いたりしてぽかんとしているさまや、何事にも気にせずぼんやりしているさまを表します。

「あっけ/あんけ/あけ」は、口をぽかんと開けた状態を表す語です。

ここに接尾辞の「ら」がついて「あんけら」となり、さらに別の接尾辞の「かん」がついて「あんけらかん」「あっけらかん」となりました。

口を開けて動かない様子から、現在の意味を持つようになったというわけです。

• Akkerakan (あっけらかん - Being Quite Indifferent)
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• I am sometimes in a state called 'akkerakan' (あっけらかん).
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• The expression 'akkerakan' describes a state of being so surprised or shocked by unexpected events that one does not move, or being in a daze and unconcerned about anything.
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• 'Akke/anke/ake' (あっけ/あんけ/あけ) represents the state of having one's mouth wide open.
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• By adding the suffix 'ra' (ら) to this, it became 'ankera' (あんけら).
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• Furthermore, another suffic 'kan' (かん) was added, resulting in 'ankerakan' (あんけらかん) and 'akkerakan'.
• Furthermore, another suffix 'kan' (かん) was added, resulting in 'ankerakan' (あんけらかん) and 'akkerakan'.

• 'Akkerakan' came to have its current meaning from the image of having one's mouth wide open without movement.
• 'Akkerakan' came to have its current meaning from the image of having one's mouth wide open without any movement.

• Akkerakan (あっけらかん - Being Quite Indifferent)
• Akkerakan (あっけらかん - Being DQumbsitruck/being Indifferen shockt)

  The following description seems very different than "indifference" to me

• The expression 'akkerakan' describes a state of being so surprised or shocked by unexpected events that one does not move, or being in a daze and unconcerned about anything.
• The expression 'akkerakan' describes a state of being so surprised or shocked by unexpected events that one does not move, or being in a daze and uncot noticerinedg about anything else.

• 'Akke/anke/ake' (あっけ/あんけ/あけ) represents the state of having one's mouth wide open.
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• Furthermore, another suffic 'kan' (かん) was added, resulting in 'ankerakan' (あんけらかん) and 'akkerakan'.
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• 'Akkerakan' came to have its current meaning from the image of having one's mouth wide open without movement.
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( ゜дﾟ)ﾎﾟｶｰﾝ < この感じ?ｗ

I recently learned the term 呆気ない. It sounds like it comes from the same term! I've been in the state of あっけらかん a lot myself lately lol!

Basashi

A few days ago, I had 'basashi' (馬刺し) in Nagano Prefecture.

Since 'ba' (馬) means "horse," and 'sashi' (刺し) means "sashimi (sliced raw meat)," 'basashi' literally means "horse sashimi."

Have you ever had fresh 'basashi'?

'Basashi' is typically eaten with condiments like ginger and green onions to remove the distinctive smell and dipped in soy sauce, but fresh 'basashi' does not have any bad smell.

In addition, while 'basashi' is low in calories and fat, it is highly nutritious and delicious.

Fresh 'basashi' can only be found in some prefectures such as Kumamoto, Fukushima, and Nagano. If you have a chance, please try to have it.

馬刺し

先日、長野県で「馬刺し」を食べました。

「馬」は "horse"、「刺し」は "sashimi" を意味するので、「馬刺し」は文字どおり "horse sashimi" という意味になります。

新鮮な馬刺しを食べたことはありますか？

馬刺しは臭みを消すために生姜やネギなどを薬味とし、醤油につけて食べることが一般的ですが、新鮮な馬刺しは臭みが全くありません。

また、低カロリーかつ低脂質であるのに、非常に高い栄養価を持っており、味も美味しいです。

新鮮な馬刺しは熊本県や福島県、長野県など、一部の県でしか食べることができませんが、機会があれば是非試してみてください。

• Basashi (馬刺し - Horse Sashimi)
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• Basashi
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• A few days ago, I had 'basashi' (馬刺し) in Nagano Prefecture.
• A few days ago, I had basashi (馬刺し) in Nagano Prefecture.

• Since 'ba' (馬) means "horse," and 'sashi' (刺し) means "sashimi (sliced raw meat)," 'basashi' literally means "horse sashimi."
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• Have you ever had fresh 'basashi'?
• Have you ever had fresh basashi?

• 'Basashi' is typically eaten with condiments like ginger and green onions to remove the distinctive smell and dipped in soy sauce, but fresh 'basashi' does not have any bad smell.
• Basashi is typically eaten with condiments like ginger and green onions to remove the distinctive smell and dipped in soy sauce, but fresh basashi does not have any bad odor/smell.

• In addition, while 'basashi' is low in calories and fat, it is highly nutritious and delicious.
• In addition, while basashi is low in calories and fat, it is highly nutritious and delicious.

• Fresh 'basashi' can only be found in some prefectures such as Kumamoto, Fukushima, and Nagano.
• Fresh basashi can only be found in some prefectures such as Kumamoto, Fukushima, and Nagano.

• If you have a chance, please try to have it.
• If you have a chance, please try to have it.

Yes, I had it a few times including this year.

Kōya no Shirobakama

People who are so busy working on others that they have no time to do their own business are sometimes described as 'kōya no shirobakama' (紺屋の白袴) in Japanese.

'Kōya' (紺屋) was used in the Edo period to refer to a dyer.

In addition, 'shiro' (白) means "white," and 'bakama/hakama' (袴) is a type of traditional Japanese skirt, so the literal meaning of 'kōya no shirobakama' is "a dyer's white hakama."

In other words, it means that a dyer is so busy dying other people's clothes that they do not even have the time to dye their own hakama.

Please try to use your time not only for others but also for yourself.

紺屋の白袴

他人のことをするのに忙しくて、自分のことをする暇のない人のことを、「紺屋の白袴」と表現することがあります。

「紺屋」は、江戸時代に使われていた言葉で、染め物屋を意味します。

また、「白」は "white"、「袴」は日本の伝統的な衣類であるため、「紺屋の白袴」の文字どおりの意味は "a dyer's white hakama" となります。

人の着物を染めるので忙しく、自分の袴を染める時間すらないということです。

人のためだけでなく、自分のためにも時間を使うようにしましょう。

• Kōya no Shirobakama (紺屋の白袴 - The Shoemaker's Children Go Barefoor)
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• Kōya no Shirobakama
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• People who are so busy working on others that they have no time to do their own business are sometimes described as 'kōya no shirobakama' (紺屋の白袴) in Japanese.
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• 'Kōya' (紺屋) was used in the Edo period to refer to a dyer.
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• In addition, 'shiro' (白) means "white," and 'bakama/hakama' (袴) is a type of traditional Japanese skirt, so the literal meaning of 'kōya no shirobakama' is "a dyer's white hakama."
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• In other words, it means that a dyer is so busy dying other people's clothes that they do not even have the time to dye their own hakama.
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• Please try to use your time not only for others but also for yourself.
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• People who are so busy working on others that they have no time to do their own business are sometimes described as 'kōya no shirobakama' (紺屋の白袴) in Japanese.
• People who are so busy helping others that they have no time to take care of themself are sometimes described as 'kōya no shirobakama' (紺屋の白袴) in Japanese.

Gashin Shōtan

To endure hardships and continue making efforts to achieve one's goal is called 'gashin shōtan' (臥薪嘗胆).

'Gashin' (臥薪) means "to sleep on firewood," and 'shōtan' (嘗胆) means "to lick bitter gall," both of which imply to endure hardships.

This four-character idiom originates from a Chinese historical tale and originally meant "to endure hardships willingly never to forget one's desire for revenge."

This is how it came to have its current meaning over time.

It suggests a very long period of hardships and efforts, not a short-term one.

臥薪嘗胆

目的を達成するため、苦労を重ねたり、努力を続けることを、「臥薪嘗胆」と言います。

「臥薪」は薪の上で寝ることを、「嘗胆」は苦いきもを嘗めることを意味し、いずれも苦しみに耐えることを示唆します。

この四字熟語は中国の故事に由来し、もともとは「復讐の志を忘れないようにすすんで苦しみに耐えること」を意味していました。

これが転じて、現在の意味を持つようになったというわけです。

短期的なものではなく、とても長い期間の苦労や努力を示唆するものとなっています。

• Gashin Shōtan (臥薪嘗胆 - Struggling against Difficulties)
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• Gashin Shōtan
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• To endure hardships and continue making efforts to achieve one's goal is called 'gashin shōtan' (臥薪嘗胆).
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• 'Gashin' (臥薪) means "to sleep on firewood," and 'shōtan' (嘗胆) means "to lick bitter gall," both of which imply to endure hardships.
• 'Gashin' (臥薪) means "to sleep on firewood," and 'shōtan' (嘗胆) means "to lick bitter gall," both of which refer to enduring hardships.

• This four-character idiom originates from a Chinese historical tale and originally meant "to endure hardships willingly never to forget one's desire for revenge."
• This four-character idiom originates from a Chinese historical tale and originally meant "to endure hardships willingly and to never forget one's desire for revenge."

• This is how it came to have its current meaning over time.
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• It suggests a very long period of hardships and efforts, not a short-term one.
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• Gashin Shōtan (臥薪嘗胆 - Struggling against Difficulties)
• Gashin Shōtan (臥薪嘗胆 - Struggling through hardships)

• To endure hardships and continue making efforts to achieve one's goal is called 'gashin shōtan' (臥薪嘗胆).
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• 'Gashin' (臥薪) means "to sleep on firewood," and 'shōtan' (嘗胆) means "to lick bitter gall," both of which imply to endure hardships.
• 'Gashin' (臥薪) means "to sleep on firewood," and 'shōtan' (嘗胆) means "to lick bitter gall," both of which are metaphors for enduring hardships.

• This four-character idiom originates from a Chinese historical tale and originally meant "to endure hardships willingly never to forget one's desire for revenge."
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• This is how it came to have its current meaning over time.
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• It suggests a very long period of hardships and efforts, not a short-term one.
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Interesting phrase. I did not know the character "臥"!

• Gashin Shōtan (臥薪嘗胆 - Struggling against Difficulties)
• Gashin Shōtan (臥薪嘗胆 - Struggling Against Difficulties)

• To endure hardships and continue making efforts to achieve one's goal is called 'gashin shōtan' (臥薪嘗胆).
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• This is how it came to have its current meaning over time.
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• It suggests a very long period of hardships and efforts, not a short-term one.
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I memorized this term from Yuriko Koike's 臥薪嘗胆ヘア. (Old political anecdote)

Never knew the origin. Very interesting.

Yanagi ni Kaze

People who do not oppose others and smoothly ward things off are sometimes described as 'yanagi ni kaze' (柳に風).


Since 'yanagi' (柳) means "willow," and 'kaze' (風) means "wind," the literal meaning of 'yanagi ni kaze' is "wind against willows."

Willows have long, thin, drooping branches and leaves, and even when a strong wind blows, they sway flexibly and let the wind pass through.

This nature of the willow has given 'yanagi ni kaze' its current meaning.

This idiom is sometimes cited as life's tips for navigating difficulties well.

柳に風

相手に逆らわずにうまく受け流す人のことを、「柳に風」と表現することがあります。

「柳」は ""、「風」は "" を意味するので、「柳に風」の文字どおりの意味は "" となります。

柳は細長く垂れた枝と葉を持っており、強い風が吹いても、しなやかになびいて、受け流します。

このような柳の性質から、「柳に風」は現在の意味を持つようになったというわけです。

この慣用句は「人生のコツ」としてしばしば引用されます。

• Yanagi ni Kaze (柳に風 - Warding Off)
• Yanagi ni Kaze (柳に風 - Warding Off)Ward off tend to be used with the word 'evil'Maybe 'averting danger' or 'withstanding challenges'?

• Yanagi ni Kaze
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• People who do not oppose others and smoothly ward things off are sometimes described as 'yanagi ni kaze' (柳に風).
• People who do not oppose others and go with the flow are sometimes described as 'yanagi ni kaze' (柳に風).

• Since 'yanagi' (柳) means "willow," and 'kaze' (風) means "wind," the literal meaning of 'yanagi ni kaze' is "wind against willows."
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• Willows have long, thin, drooping branches and leaves, and even when a strong wind blows, they sway flexibly and let the wind pass through.
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• This nature of the willow has given 'yanagi ni kaze' its current meaning.
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• This idiom is sometimes cited as life's tips for navigating difficulties well.
• This idiom is sometimes cited as one of life's tips for navigating difficulties well.

You always write so beautifully!

• Yanagi ni Kaze (柳に風 - Warding Off)
• Yanagi ni Kaze (柳に風 - Handling things without making waves)

• Yanagi ni Kaze
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• Since 'yanagi' (柳) means "willow," and 'kaze' (風) means "wind," the literal meaning of 'yanagi ni kaze' is "wind against willows."
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• Willows have long, thin, drooping branches and leaves, and even when a strong wind blows, they sway flexibly and let the wind pass through.
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• This nature of the willow has given 'yanagi ni kaze' its current meaning.
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• Since 'yanagi' (柳) means "willow," and 'kaze' (風) means "wind," the literal meaning of 'yanagi ni kaze' is "wind against willows."
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• Willows have long, thin, drooping branches and leaves, and even when a strong wind blows, they sway flexibly and let the wind pass through.
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• This nature of the willow has given 'yanagi ni kaze' its current meaning.
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• This idiom is sometimes cited as life's tips for navigating difficulties well.
• This idiom is sometimes cited when introducing "life hacks" for navigating through difficulties well.

Haisui no Jin

When one is in a critical situation where they cannot step back and face challenges with a do-or-die resolve, it is described as 'haisui no jin' (背水の陣).

Since 'hai' (背) means "back," 'sui' (水) means "water," and 'jin' (陣) means "formation," the literal meaning of 'haisui no jin' is "formation with one's back to the water."

This idiom originates from a biography contained in 'Shiki' (史記 - "Records of the Grand Historian").

When the warlord Han Xin battled the army of Zhao, he positioned his soldiers with their backs to the river.

By placing them in such a situation where they could not step back, the soldiers fought with determination and won.

背水の陣

一歩も退くことのできない危機的な状況に身をおいて、決死の覚悟で物事に取り組むことを、「背水の陣」と言います。

「背」は "back"、「水」は "water"、「陣」は "formation" を意味するので、「背水の陣」の文字どおりの意味は "formation with one's back to the water" となります。

この慣用句は、中国の歴史書「史記」に含まれる伝記に由来します。

武将の韓信は、趙の軍と戦ったときに、川を背にして自軍の陣を敷きました。

このように一歩も退けない状況を作り出すことで、決死の覚悟で戦わせ、見事勝利したそうです。

• Haisui no Jin (背水の陣 - Burning One's Boats)
• Haisui no Jin (背水の陣 - Burning One's Bridges)

• Haisui no Jin
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• When one is in a critical situation where they cannot step back and face challenges with a do-or-die resolve, it is described as 'haisui no jin' (背水の陣).
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• Since 'hai' (背) means "back," 'sui' (水) means "water," and 'jin' (陣) means "formation," the literal meaning of 'haisui no jin' is "formation with one's back to the water."
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• This idiom originates from a biography contained in 'Shiki' (史記 - "Records of the Grand Historian").
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• When the warlord Han Xin battled the army of Zhao, he positioned his soldiers with their backs to the river.
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• By placing them in such a situation where they could not step back, the soldiers fought with determination and won.
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