Chakasu (茶化す – Making Fun of Someone/Something)
Chakasu 茶化す The Japanese verb chakasu (茶化す) is used when making fun of someone or replying with a joke. 誰かをからかったり、冗談めかしてごまかしたりすることを、「茶化す」と言うことがあります。
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Chara-o (チャラ男 – Shallow Man)
Chara-o チャラ男 Young men who dress fancy or are shallow in speech, behavior, and character are sometimes described by the
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Negatte mo Nai (願ってもない – Heaven-sent)
Negatte mo Nai 願ってもない There are various phrases to express happiness. When you want to express sincere happiness, you can
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Yamiochi (闇落ち – Falling to the Dark Side)
Yami-ochi 闇落ち Do you like situations where a right-minded character falls to the villain’s side in anime, manga, and video
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Kasumi wo Kū (霞を食う – Life in an Ivory Tower)
Kasumi wo Kū 霞を食う The expression kasumi wo kū (霞を食う) is sometimes used as a metaphor for life in an
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Omoitatta ga Kichijitsu (思い立ったが吉日 – There’s No Time like the Present)
Omoitatta ga Kichijitsu 思い立ったが吉日 When you decide to do something, it is better to take action as soon as possible
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Kaeruka Genshō (蛙化現象 – Ick)
Kaeruka Genshō 蛙化現象 Recently in Japan, the term kaeruka genshō (蛙化現象) is often used among young people. 最近の日本の若者の間では、「蛙化現象」という言葉がよく使われます。 Kaeruka genshō
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Tatami no Ue no Kega (畳の上の怪我 – Out of the Blue)
Tatami no Ue no Kega 畳の上の怪我 Although you believe that you are safe, you may unexpectedly get injured. 安全だと思っていても、思いがけず怪我をしてしまうことがあるかもしれません。 Such
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Kotoba no Aya (言葉の綾 – Figure of Speech)
Kotoba no Aya 言葉の綾 Have you ever been in a situation where you used a complex expression that could be
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