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Kubittake 首ったけ Today, I found the term ‘kubittake‘ (首ったけ) when I was listening to Japanese music. 今日、邦楽を聴いていたら「首ったけ」という言葉が歌詞に出てきました。 ‘Kubittake’ means that
Read moreKubittake 首ったけ Today, I found the term ‘kubittake‘ (首ったけ) when I was listening to Japanese music. 今日、邦楽を聴いていたら「首ったけ」という言葉が歌詞に出てきました。 ‘Kubittake’ means that
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Read moreScience of Akubi あくびの科学 Yesterday I talked about the Japanese word “akubi” (あくび), which means “yawn.” 昨日は「あくび」という言葉について紹介しました。 Actually, no one
Read moreAkubi あくび When you are drowsy or feeling bored, you will do what is called an akubi (あくび) involuntarily. 眠たいときや、退屈なとき、我々は反射的に「あくび」をします。
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