Imoni Kai
Today, my laboratory members and I held imoni kai, the literal meaning of which is “stewed potato party.” 芋煮会 Imoni
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Japanese tradition
Nuka Yorokobi (Short-lived Joy)
Nuka Yorokobi ぬか喜び Today, I will talk about the Japanese phrase “nuka yorokobi.” 今日は「ぬか喜び」という日本の言葉を紹介します。 “Nuka” means pericarp and seed coat
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Atama Kakushite Shiri Kakusazu
Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “Atama kakushite shiri kakusazu,” the literal meaning of which is “One hides
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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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Toudai moto Kurashi (Under the Toudai is Dark)
Toudai moto Kurashi 灯台下暗し Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “toudai moto kurashi.” 今日は「灯台下暗し」という日本のことわざを紹介します。 The literal meaning is
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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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Uri Futatsu (Two Melons)
Uri Futatsu 瓜二つ Today, I will talk about the Japanese word “uri futatsu.” 今日は「瓜二つ」という日本語を紹介します。 The literal translation is “two melons,”
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Te wo Someru (To Dye One’s Hand)
Te wo Someru 手を染める Yesterday, I introduced a Japanese idiom “ashi wo arau” (to wash one’s feet), which means “to
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