Daigomi (醍醐味 – The True Pleasure)
Daigomi 醍醐味 There are several Japanese terms that describe a pleasure. 面白さを形容する言葉にはさまざまなものがあります。 Today I’d like to talk about “daigomi” (醍醐味)
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Daikokubashira (大黒柱 – Breadwinner)
Daikokubashira 大黒柱 In a traditional Japanese residence, we often set a very thick pillar in the center of the house.
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Guden Guden (ぐでんぐでん)
Yesterday we held a drinking party. ぐでんぐでん I got back to work in the middle of the second party, but
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Katsu Katsu (かつかつ)
Katsu Katsu かつかつ Now I am falling into a state called “katsu katsu” (かつかつ). 今、私は「かつかつ」な状態です。 “Katsu katsu” represents a state
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Jūgoya (十五夜 – Full Moon Night)
Tonight is “jūgoya” (十五夜). 十五夜 The “jūgo” (十五) means “fifteen,” the “ya” (夜) means “night,” so the literal meaning of
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Hame wo Hazusu (羽目を外す – Getting Carried Away)
Hame wo Hazusu 羽目を外す Have you ever had too much fun and let yourself get carried away? 調子に乗って度を過ごしたことはありますか？ Such an
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Liberal Shipping
A few days ago, the clothing shopping site “ZOZOTOWN” started liberal shipping service (it’s not free shipping). 送料自由 This service
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Inari zushi (稲荷寿司)
Inari zushi 稲荷寿司 I think that recently the Japanese word “sushi” has come to be used in various countries. 近年、さまざまな国で「寿司」という言葉が使われるようになってきたと思います。
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Iketara Iku (行けたら行く – I’ll Go If I Can)
Iketara Iku 行けたら行く When people are invited to play or drinking parties in Japan, some often say “iketara iku” (行けたら行く).
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