CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryJapanese traditionScienceUncorrected Toru Apr 19, 2017Jan 04, 2024 cold prevention, cormorant, fishing, gargle, Gifu, Japanese, rinse, scientific proof, sweetfish, ugai Ugai (Gargle) Today I will talk about the Japanese word “ugai.” うがい “Ugai” means an act of rinse/gargle your mouth or throat Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Apr 14, 2017Jan 06, 2024 bowl, idiom, Japanese, kuchiyose, leaf, miko, mizu wo mukeru, spirit, tradition, water Mizu wo Mukeru Today I will talk about the Japanese idiom “mizu wo mukeru.” 水を向ける The literal meaning of “mizu wo mukeru” is Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyEuropean countriesHistoryUncorrected Toru Apr 01, 2017Jan 06, 2024 1564, April Fool, calendar, Charles IX de France, European countries, lie, mischief, New Year's Day, origin, spring festival The Origin of April Fool Since today is April Fool, I will talk about the origin. エイプリルフールの起源 As you know, April 1st, April Fool is Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Mar 30, 2017Jan 06, 2024 cloth, craftsman, detail, furniture, Japanese, kichomen, organized, partition, pillar, windscreen Kichomen Today I would like to talk about the Japanese word “kichomen.” 几帳面 “Kichomen” means that someone is well-organized in every Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyGamingHistoryJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaUncorrected Toru Mar 26, 2017Jan 06, 2024 1960s, chanbara, children, historical, movies, onomatopoeia, plays, sport chanbara, supochan, sword fight Chanbara Today I will talk about the Japanese word “chanbara.” ちゃんばら “Chanbara” means a sword fight, and is used as a Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Mar 21, 2017Jan 06, 2024 aesthetic, education, futsutsuka, futsutsuka mono, Heian period, inexperienced, Japanese, sensitive, thick, unromantic Futsutsuka Today I would like to talk about the Japanese term “futsutsuka.” ふつつか “Futsutsuka” means that someone is inexperienced or insensitive Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaUncorrected Toru Mar 13, 2017Jan 06, 2024 address, call, communication, expression, Japanese, moshi moshi, mousu, oi oi, rude, telephone Moshi Moshi (Hello) Moshi Moshi もしもし Today I would like to talk about the expression “moshi moshi,” which is often used on a Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaSlangUncorrected Toru Mar 08, 2017Jan 06, 2024 cute, dialect, etymology, expression, Genji Monogatari, Heian period, Japan, kechon kechon, punish, Wakayama Kechon Kechon Today I will talk about the Japanese phrase “kechon kechon.” けちょんけちょん “Kechon kechon” means to harm or punish someone thoroughly. Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaSlangUncorrected Toru Mar 04, 2017Jan 06, 2024 armor, army, bibiru, Heian period, intimidated, Japanese term, onomatopoeia, scared, slang, young people Bibiru (To Be Scared) Bibiru びびる Today I will talk about the Japanese term “bibiru.” 今日は「びびる」という表現を紹介します。 “Bibiru” means to be scared or feel intimidated. Read More