Utsukushii (Beautiful)
Today I will talk about the common Japanese adjective “utsukushii.” 美しい “Utsukushii” refers to that colors, shapes or sounds of
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Uso mo Houben
Today I will talk about the Japanese proverb “uso mo houben.” 嘘も方便 “Uso mo houben” means that sometimes you need
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Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day)
Today, May 5 is Kodomo no Hi which is a Japanese national holiday. こどもの日 This holiday is a day that
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Jaku Niku Kyo Shoku (The Jungle Law)
Jaku Niku Kyo Shoku 弱肉強食 Today I will talk about the four-character idiom “jaku niku kyo shoku” (弱肉強食). 今日は「弱肉強食」という四字熟語を紹介します。 “Jaku”
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Omae (You)
Omae お前 Today I will talk about the Japanese word “omae.” 今日は「お前」という言葉を紹介します。 “Omae” is a word that refers to a
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Asameshi Mae (Before Breakfast)
Today I’d like to talk about the Japanese term “asameshi mae.” 朝飯前 “Asameshi” of “asameshi mae” means “breakfast,” “mae” means
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Madogiwa Zoku (Deadwood)
Madogiwa Zoku 窓際族 Today I will talk about the Japanese slang term “madogiwa zoku.” 今日は「窓際族」という俗語を紹介します。 “Madogiwa” means “windows side.” “zoku”
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