Andes Melons
In Japan, there is a popular kind of melons, called “andes melon.” アンデスメロン Actually, I thought of it as melons
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Learning English and Japanese
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Etymology
Japanese Phrases Derived from Katana
There are many Japanese phrases that were derived from Katana. 刀から派生した言葉 Today, I will talk about two phrases of them.
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Kitsune-no-yomeiri (Fox Wedding)
Yesterday, I introduced the phrase “kitsune-no-yomeiri (fox’s wedding),” which means a rain when the sun is shining. 狐の嫁入り Today, I
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Right and Left [Part2]
Today, I will write the rest of the yesterday’s entry. 右と左 [Part2] In Japan, when we receive a diploma in
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Right and Left [Part1]
Today, I will talk about “right” and “left.” 右と左 [パート1] Worldwide, it’s thought that “right” is better and more canonical
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合う (au)” and “会う (au)”
Today, I will talk about Japanese verbs “合う (au)” and “会う (au).” 合うと会う Since each verb has the same reading,
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2-maime and 3-maime
Today, I will introduce Japanese terms “2-maime” and “3-maime.” 二枚目と三枚目 The literal meanings of “2-maime” and “3-maime” are “a 2nd
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