Ichi ka Bachi ka (One or Eight)
Today, I’d like to talk about the Japanese idiom “ichi ka bachi ka.” 一か八か “Ichi” means “one,” “ka” means “or,”
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Nekojita (Cat’s Tongue)
Nekojita 猫舌 Today, I will talk about the Japanese word “nekojita” (cat’s tongue). 今日は、猫舌という日本語を紹介します。 Nekojita means people who can’t eat
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Tabasco Sauce
Tabasco sauce is a pungent seasoning that is made from a Mexican pepper called Chile Tabasco. タバスコ It is often
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Money Recognition in Vending Machines
There are a large number of vending machines in Japan. 自動販売機によるお金の認識 Although I also use them, sometimes they don’t recognize
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Seppa-tsumaru
Yesterday, I was in a state of “seppa-tsumatta.” 切羽詰まる Today, I’d like to talk about the Japanese phrase “seppa-tsumaru.” 昨日、私は「切羽詰まった」状態でした。
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100 Times of Hiccups
In Japan, there is a superstition that you will die when you get hiccups 100 times continuously. 100回のしゃっくり Since I
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