Nariwai (生業 – Occupation)
Nariwai 生業 The Japanese term nariwai (生業) refers to one’s occupation or work that supports their livelihood. 生計を立てるための仕事のことを、「生業」と言うことがあります。 Nari (生)
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Hyappatsu Hyakuchū (百発百中 – Deadly Accuracy)
Hyappatsu Hyakuchū 百発百中 The four-character idiom hyappatsu hyakuchū (百発百中) describes a situation where a bullet or an arrow always hits
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Issho Kenmei / Isshō Kenmei (一所懸命と一生懸命 – With All One’s Might)
Issho Kenmei / Isshō Kenmei 一所懸命と一生懸命 The four-character idioms issho kenmei (一所懸命) and isshō kenmei (一生懸命) are both used to
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Hitamuki (ひたむき – Single-Minded)
Hitamuki ひたむき The Japanese term hitamuki (ひたむき) is used to describe a person who is single-mindedly devoted to a particular
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Aritei ni Moushi Masu to (有り体に申しますと – To Be Honest)
Aritei ni Moushi Masu to 有り体に申しますと In a formal situation, when you want to say something honestly, you can use
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Hito Shigoto / Hito Anshin (一仕事 / 一安心 – A Substantial Task / Temporary Relief)
Hito Shigoto / Hito Anshin 一仕事 / 一安心 Today, I finished hito shigoto (一仕事) and am now in a state
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Kaishin (会心 – Satisfaction)
Kaishin 会心 The Japanese term kaishin (会心) is used to describe the feeling of satisfaction when things turn out the
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Takw wo Watta Yōna (竹を割ったような – Straightforward)
Takw wo Watta Yōna 竹を割ったような A person who has a straightforward and unpretentious character is sometimes described as take wo
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Chiikawa (ちいかわ)
Chiikawa ちいかわ Have you heard of Chiikawa (ちいかわ), which has become a social phenomenon in Japan. 日本で社会現象となっている「ちいかわ」をご存知でしょうか？ Chiikawa, also known
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