The Meaning of Aka (Red)
The Meaning of Aka 日本語の「赤」の意味 The Japanese word “aka (red) ” has various meanings. 赤という言葉は、様々な意味で使われることがあります。 For example, aka includes meanings
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Learning English and Japanese
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Japanese tradition
Ichi-moku Oku
Today, I’d like to explain the phrase “ichi-moku oku (place one stone),” derived from the board game called Go. 一目置く
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School Festival
Today, a school festival is being held at my university. 学祭 Although I can hear sounds played by various bands,
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Furin (wind chimes)
Furin 風鈴 Summer in Japan, we often see furin. 日本の夏は、風鈴をよく見かけます。 Furin is called “wind chimes” in English, and it tinkles
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Evolved Washlet
Washlet toilets (or shower toilets) are popular in Japan. 進化したウォッシュレット In fact, a toilet placed in my apartment has also
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Japan “KARAAGE” Association
Today I found “Japan KARAAGE Association” on the internet. 日本唐揚協会 In the association, members have exchanged karaage information, and held
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Photography in a Photo Studio
Today, I went to a photo studio, and had my photograph for my resume taken. 写真屋で写真撮影 Actually, I previously used
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Darashinai (Scruffy)
Darashinai だらしない Today, I’d like to introduce a Japanese term “darashi-nai.” 今日は日本語の「だらしない」という言葉を紹介します。 “Darashi-nai” means something like “scruffy” or “sloppy.” 「だらしない」は「しまりがない」や「しっかりしていない」というような意味です。
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Someiyoshino
Many Japanese like cherry trees, especially Someiyoshino. ソメイヨシノ Because all flowers bloom and fall at once, and it looks beautiful.
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