Mask Dependence
Nowadays in Japan, the number of mask dependence increases. マスク依存症 They are always wearing dummy masks — it is not
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Inserting a Leap Second
A happy new year. うるう秒の挿入 Today, January 1st, a leap second was inserted for the first time in one year
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Christmas Gift for Myself
Today is Christmas Eve. 自分へのクリスマスプレゼント Unfortunately, there remains a work of proofreading students’ graduation theses. 今日はクリスマスイブです。 At first I was
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Purchase a MacBook Pro
I ordered a MacBook Pro, and it arrived yesterday. MacBook Pro を購入 Since I was looking forward to it, I
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Mizu” and “Oyu” (Water and Hot Water)
In English, the word “water” is used regardless of the temperature. 水とお湯 However, the literal translation “atsui mizu” (“atsui” means
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Hebi ni Niramareta Kaeru (A Frog Aimed by a Snake)
Hebi ni Niramareta Kaeru 蛇に睨まれた蛙 Today I will talk about the Japanese proverb “hebi ni niramareta kaeru.” 今日は「蛇に睨まれた蛙」ということわざを紹介します。 The literal
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Trial Class
Today I conducted a trial class for high school students entering to a university where I work. 模擬授業 The purpose
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Ippiki Ookami (A Lone Wolf)
Ippiki Ookami 一匹狼 Today, I will talk about the Japanese term “ippiki ookami.” 今日は「一匹狼」という日本語を紹介します。 The literal meaning is “a (lone)
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World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day. 世界糖尿病デー Diabetes is a kind of disease that makes blood sugar level rise chronically, and
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