Idiom – Learning English and Japanese

Toru Feb 09, 2024Feb 11, 2024 Chinese Classic of Poetry, gem, misbehaviors, mistakes, mountain, Polish, proverb, reflection, stone, tazan no ishi

Tazan no Ishi (他山の石 – Drawing a Lesson)

Tazan no Ishi 他山の石 The mistakes and misbehaviors of others can be used as materials to polish oneself and for Read More

Culture Education Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 08, 2024Feb 11, 2024 before, exist, futile, Japanese, Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu, lesson, literal meaning, proverb, regret

Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu (後悔先に立たず – Repentance Comes too Late)

Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu 後悔先に立たず No matter how much one regrets after making a mistake, it is impossible to undo Read More

Culture Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 07, 2024Feb 11, 2024 hardships, idiom, Japanese, Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari, joys, life, mountain, proverb, valley

Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari (人生山あり谷あり – Life Has Its Ups and Downs)

Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari 人生山あり谷あり In a long life, there are hardships as well as joys. 長い人生、つらいこともあれば、楽しいこともあります。 This idea Read More

Culture Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Feb 03, 2024Feb 11, 2024 1994, buzzword, Dōjō Suru nara Kane wo Kure, drama, Ie Naki Ko, Japan, money, phrase, pity

Dōjō Suru nara Kane wo Kure (同情するなら金をくれ – Give Me Money If You Feel Pity)

Dōjō Suru nara Kane wo Kure 同情するなら金をくれ When facing severe financial difficulties and receiving sympathy or kind words from someone, Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Feb 02, 2024Feb 11, 2024 dependence, independence, Japanese idiom, labor, metaphor, money, oya no sune wo kajiru, parents

Oya no Sune wo Kajiru (親のすねをかじる – Depending on Parents)

Oya no Sune wo Kajiru 親のすねをかじる The Japanese idiom oya no sune wo kajiru (親のすねをかじる) describes an adult who is Read More

Communication Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 01, 2024Feb 11, 2024 cause, Chinese Buddhist text, Fayuan Zhulin, gateway to misfortune, idiom, Japanese, Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto, misfortune, mouth, proverb

Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto (口は災いの元 – Out of the Mouth Comes Evil)

Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto 口は災いの元 Carelessly saying what you think can lead to unexpected and disastrous outcomes. 不用意に発言すると、思いがけず災難な結果を招くことがあります。 The Read More

Culture Essay Etymology History Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Language Uncorrected

Toru Jan 31, 2024Feb 11, 2024 Chinese Buddhist historical texts, difference, distinction, diversity, enlightenment, idiom, sensa banbetsu, thousand

Sensa Banbetsu (千差万別 – Divers)

Sensa Banbetsu 千差万別 Everything is different, and the world is full of diversity. どんな物事にも、それぞれに何かしらの違いがあり、一つとして同じものはありません。 The four-character idiom sensa banbetsu (千差万別) Read More