Oyadama (親玉 – Godfather)
Oyadama 親玉 I sometimes use the Japanese word “oyadama” (親玉). 私は「親玉」という言葉を時々使います。 “Oyadama” means a key person or leader in organizations.
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Learning English and Japanese
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Etymology
Moto mo Ko mo nai (元も子もない – Losing Everything/Makes No Sense)
Moto mo Ko mo nai 元も子もない When you lose everything or an original purpose, we express the situation using the
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Utage (宴 – Banquet/Party)
Utage 宴 Yesterday, “utage” (宴) was held at my work venue. 昨日は私の職場で「宴」が行われました。 “Utage” means a banquet, drinking party, or spree.
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Happa wo Kakeru (はっぱをかける – Firing Someone up)
If you want to give someone a kick in the back, you may use strong language. はっぱをかける Such an act
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Waki Aiai (和気あいあい – Cozy)
Waki Aiai 和気藹藹 I think that many people like situations where peaceful and open-minded atmosphere are filled. 和やかで打ち解けた雰囲気が満ちている状態を好きな人は多いと思います。 Such a
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Daijōbu (大丈夫 – It’s Okay) Part 2
Previously, I introduced you to the Japanese term 大丈夫 (daijōbu), which is often used as the meaning of “it’s okay”
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Nodoka (のどか – Peaceful)
I love a situation expressed as のどか (nodoka). のどか “Nodoka” means that something is quiet, calm, and relaxing, or the
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