Japanese Phrases That Express The End of Flowers
There are many Japanese words that express the end of flowers depending on the kind. 花の終わりを表す日本語 Today, I will talk
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Unagi-bun (Eel Statements)
Unagi-bun うなぎ文 Today, I will talk about “unagi-bun” (eel statements). 今日は「うなぎ文」を紹介します。 The “unagi-bun” expresses something like the following conversation in
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Amato and Karato
Today, I will talk about the Japanese words “amato” and “karato,” which are often misused. 甘党と辛党 “Ama” in “amato” means
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Tip of the Tongue Phenomenon
Today, I will talk about tip of the tongue (TOT) phenomenon. 舌先現象 The tip of the tongue phenomenon is a
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Conkers and Chestnuts
The word “marron” (マロン) is often used in Japan. 栗と栃の実 And many Japanese people think that the “marron” is an
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Sayonara (Good Bye)
Sayonara さようなら If you’ve learnt Japanese, you shall know the Japanese word “sayonara,” which means “bye.” 日本語を学ぶと、「bye」の意味を持つ「さようなら」という言葉を知ると思います。 Although “sayonara” was
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Under Vending Machines
According to a survey of Japanese television program, there are coins under vending machines with a probability of about ten
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