A Very Small Miracle
This morning, I went to co-op store of my university and bought my breakfast. I choose a rice ball and
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Rare 10 Yen Coins in Japan
In Japan, there are a plenty of 10 yen coins, and some of them are known as rare coins. They
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The Relationship Between Playing Cards and a Calendar
Today, I’d like to introduce the relationship between playing cards and a calendar. The red cards implies noon, and the
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Inuktitut Language
Today, I learned about Inuktitut. Inuktitut is a language that is used by Inuit who live in the northern part
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Welcome Party
Yesterday, we held a welcome party for new laboratory members. We purchased hors d’oeuvre at a Chinese restaurant, and alcohol
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All The Time（四六時中）
Today, I’d like to introduce a Japanese phrase “四六時中（shi roku ji tyu）.” This means something like “all the time,” but
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Japanese Young Girls’ Enigmatic Text
In Japan, young girls tend to use enigmatic texts like actual ciphers by combining various symbols or kanji. Today, I’d
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Can I borrow the toilet?
When we want to use a bathroom, we often say “トイレを借りてもいいですか？（Can I borrow the toilet?）” However, the verb “borrow” implies
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