Planetarium
Today I went to an academic conference and listened students’ presentations. プラネタリウム Sometimes I felt a kind of frightening, but
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Learning English and Japanese
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Culture
Moshi Moshi (Hello)
Moshi Moshi もしもし Today I would like to talk about the expression “moshi moshi,” which is often used on a
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Neko (Cat)
Neko 猫 Today I will talk about the Japanese word “neko,” which means “cat.” 今日は「猫」という単語の語源について紹介します。 There are several etymologies, but
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Sanbyoshi Sorou
Today I will talk about the Japanese term “sanbyoshi sorou.” 三拍子揃う The literal meanings is “three beats get together,” and
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Kechon Kechon
Today I will talk about the Japanese phrase “kechon kechon.” けちょんけちょん “Kechon kechon” means to harm or punish someone thoroughly.
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