Inari zushi (稲荷寿司)
Inari zushi 稲荷寿司 I think that recently the Japanese word “sushi” has come to be used in various countries. 近年、さまざまな国で「寿司」という言葉が使われるようになってきたと思います。
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Etymology
Iketara Iku (行けたら行く – I’ll Go If I Can)
Iketara Iku 行けたら行く When people are invited to play or drinking parties in Japan, some often say “iketara iku” (行けたら行く).
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Oyaji (親父 – Father)
Oyaji 親父 In the yesterday’s post, you can find the Japanese word “oyazi” (親父), which means “father.” 昨日の投稿の中で、「父親」を意味する「親父」という日本語が出てきました。 In Japan,
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Yajiuma (野次馬 – Rubberneck)
When a fire or an accident occurs, many “yajiuma” (野次馬) will gather. 野次馬 “Yajiuma” means people show interest in a
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Wagamama (わがまま – Selfish Character)
Wagamama わがまま I don’t like a person who has a personality called “wagamama” (わがまま) very much. 私は「わがまま」な性格の人が少し苦手です。 “Wagamama” means that
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Rubi (ルビ – Syllabaries )
Rubi ルビ In Japanese sentences, small hiragana syllabaries are sometimes written above or the side of kanji (Chinese characters). 日本語の文章では、漢字の上や横に小さく振り仮名をつけることがあります。
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Aki (秋 – Autumn)
Aki 秋 In Japan, today is in the midst of “aki” (秋) — this day is called “shūbun” (秋分). 日本では、今日は「秋」の真っ只中です（「秋分」と言います）。
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Ashi ga Deru (足が出る – Running over the Budget)
Ashi ga Deru 足が出る This month, I spent more money than my income. 私は今月、収入よりも支出のほうが圧倒的に多かったです。 We say “ashi ga deru” (足が出る)
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Mayoler (マヨラー – Mayonnaise Lovers)
Mayoler マヨラー Do you like mayonnaise? マヨネーズは好きですか？ In Japan, people who love mayonnaise and eat various dishes with a lot
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