The Official Language of Japan
Japanese language is commonly used in Japan. 日本の公用語 However, the official languages of Japan is not defined explicitly under Japanese
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
History
Yubikiri Genman (Pinky Promise)
Yubikiri Genman 指切りげんまん Japanese children say “yubikiri genman uso tsuitara hari senbon nomasu” while crossing their little fingers when they
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Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no Hi)
Health and Sports Day 体育の日 Today is Health and Sports Day (Taiiku no hi), and is a holiday for many
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Hanage wo Kazoeru (To Count Nose Hair)
Hanage wo Kazoeru 鼻毛を数える Today, I learned the Japanese idiom “hanage wo kazoeru,” which means “to count nose hair.” 今日、私は「鼻毛を数える」という日本語を学びました。
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Ashi wo Arau (Wash One’s Feet)
Today, I will talk about the Japanese idiom “ashi wo arau.” 足を洗う The literal meaning is “to wash one’s feet,”
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Onna Gokoro to Aki no Sora (Women’s Feelings and Autumn sky)
Onna Gokoro to Aki no Sora 女心と秋の空 There is the proverb “onna gokoro to aki no sora,” the meaning of
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Saji o Nageru (Throw a Spoon)
Saji o Nageru 匙を投げる Today, I will talk about the Japanese idiom “saji o nageru.” 今日は日本の慣用句「匙を投げる」を紹介します。 The literal meaning is
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Inu and Kame (Dogs and Turtles)
Inu and Kame 犬と亀 Dogs are called “inu” in Japan. “Dog” は日本語で「犬」です。 However, in the Meiji era, dogs (especially western
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He no Kappa (Water Imp of Farts)
He no Kappa 屁の河童 Today, I will talk about the Japanese slang “he no kappa.” 今日は日本語の俗語「屁の河童」を紹介します。 The literal meaning is
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