Hame wo Hazusu (羽目を外す – Getting Carried Away)
Hame wo Hazusu 羽目を外す Have you ever had too much fun and let yourself get carried away? 調子に乗って度を過ごしたことはありますか？ Such an
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Iketara Iku (行けたら行く – I’ll Go If I Can)
Iketara Iku 行けたら行く When people are invited to play or drinking parties in Japan, some often say “iketara iku” (行けたら行く).
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Oyaji (親父 – Father)
Oyaji 親父 In the yesterday’s post, you can find the Japanese word “oyazi” (親父), which means “father.” 昨日の投稿の中で、「父親」を意味する「親父」という日本語が出てきました。 In Japan,
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Yajiuma (野次馬 – Rubberneck)
When a fire or an accident occurs, many “yajiuma” (野次馬) will gather. 野次馬 “Yajiuma” means people show interest in a
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Ao Tenjō (青天井 – Dome of the Sky)
Ao Tenjō 青天井 Have you ever thought that the sky was a blue ceiling? 空を見上げたとき、青色の天井だと思ったことはありますか？ In Japan, there is the
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Wagamama (わがまま – Selfish Character)
Wagamama わがまま I don’t like a person who has a personality called “wagamama” (わがまま) very much. 私は「わがまま」な性格の人が少し苦手です。 “Wagamama” means that
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Ashi ga Deru (足が出る – Running over the Budget)
Ashi ga Deru 足が出る This month, I spent more money than my income. 私は今月、収入よりも支出のほうが圧倒的に多かったです。 We say “ashi ga deru” (足が出る)
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Ichihime Nitaro (一姫二太郎 – Having a Daughter First and then a Son)
When a child is born in Japan, it is commonly said that “ichihime nitaro” (一姫二太郎) is ideal. 一姫二太郎 Here “ichi”
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Suppon (スッポン – Soft-Shell Turtle)
Previously, I introduced the Japanese phrase, “tsuki to suppon” (月とスッポン), which means that two things are very different from each
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