Bookworm
Those who love reading books are called “bookworm” in English. 本の虫 Such people seem to be compared to worms that
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
Etymology
Sundry and Various
Today, I’d like to ask you a question about the word sundry, which I learned a little while ago. 今日は、新しく学んだ単語「sundry」について質問があります。
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Ruby and Sapphire
Although I’m not conversant with jewelry, I know ruby and sapphire.Basically, rubies are red, and sapphires are blue. ルビーとサファイア However,
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Buttons on Sleeves of School Uniforms
Today, I learned the reason why buttons are put on sleeves of school uniforms. 学生服の袖ボタン It was occurred when Napoleon’s
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Chin-chin (dialect)
Chin-chin ちんちん（方言） Today, I’d like to explain a dialect “chin-chin” in Aichi Prefecture where I was born. 今日は、私の地元である愛知県の方言「ちんちん」を紹介します。 It represents
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The Meaning of Aka (Red)
The Meaning of Aka 日本語の「赤」の意味 The Japanese word “aka (red) ” has various meanings. 赤という言葉は、様々な意味で使われることがあります。 For example, aka includes meanings
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