Kusawake
Today I will talk about the Japanese term “kusawake.” 草分け “Kusawake” means to do something for the first time, or
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Ugai (Gargle)
Today I will talk about the Japanese word “ugai.” うがい “Ugai” means an act of rinse/gargle your mouth or throat
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Charan Poran
Today I would like to talk about the Japanese term “charan poran.” ちゃらんぽらん “Charan poran” means that someone has no
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Otsumu (Head)
Today I will talk about the Japanese word “otsumu.” おつむ “Otsumu” is another way of saying “atama,” which means “head,”
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Mayutsuba (Cock-and-Bull Story)
Mayutsuba 眉唾 Today I would like to talk about the Japanese term “mayutsuba.” 今日は「眉唾」という言葉を紹介します。 “Mayu” of “mayutsuba” means “eyebrow,” “tsuba”
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Mizu wo Mukeru
Today I will talk about the Japanese idiom “mizu wo mukeru.” 水を向ける The literal meaning of “mizu wo mukeru” is
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Characteristics of Narikin (New Rich)
Characteristics of Narikin 成金の特徴 Yesterday, I talked about the etymology of the Japanese word, “narikin,” which means “new rich.” 昨日は「成金」という言葉を紹介しました。
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Narikin (New Rich)
Narikin 成金 Today I will talk about the word “narikin.” 今日は「成金」という単語を紹介します。 “Narikin” means a person who became rich in a
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