Right and Left [Part2]
Today, I will write the rest of the yesterday’s entry. 右と左 [Part2] In Japan, when we receive a diploma in
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Right and Left [Part1]
Today, I will talk about “right” and “left.” 右と左 [パート1] Worldwide, it’s thought that “right” is better and more canonical
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The Roots of Japanese-style Curry
Today, I will talk about the roots of Japanese curry. カレーのルーツ The origin of curry is India, but Japanese-style curry
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Hotaru no Hikari (Glowing Firefly)
Hotaru no Hikari 蛍の光 March is the season of graduation in Japan. 日本では3月が、卒業式のシーズンです。 In Japanese commencement ceremonies, we often sing
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A Graduation Gift From My Boss
Today, my boss and his wife gave me a suit as a celebration for my graduation and my new job.
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2-maime and 3-maime
Today, I will introduce Japanese terms “2-maime” and “3-maime.” 二枚目と三枚目 The literal meanings of “2-maime” and “3-maime” are “a 2nd
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Higan” and “Shigan
One week centering around the spring (autumn) equinox, that is, a period from March 17th to 23rd (from September 19th
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Apartments and Mansions
There are many loanwords in Japan, and today I will talk about two of them: “アパート (apartment)” and “マンション (mansion).”
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