The Latest Washing Machine
Today, I bought the latest model washing machine, and tried to install it in my apartment. 最新型の洗濯機 It is a
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
2-maime and 3-maime
Today, I will introduce Japanese terms “2-maime” and “3-maime.” 二枚目と三枚目 The literal meanings of “2-maime” and “3-maime” are “a 2nd
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Higan” and “Shigan
One week centering around the spring (autumn) equinox, that is, a period from March 17th to 23rd (from September 19th
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Apartments and Mansions
There are many loanwords in Japan, and today I will talk about two of them: “アパート (apartment)” and “マンション (mansion).”
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Gas Fees in Japan
Gases are used in many Japanese lives. 日本のガス料金 The gases are divided into two major categories; city gas and propane
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Housecleaning for My Move
Today, I cleaned my house for my move of next week. 引っ越しのための大掃除 After the housecleaning, I went to a garbage
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Tarai Mawashi (Acrobatic Barrel-Rolling)
Tarai Mawashi たらい回し Today, I will talk about the Japanese phrase “tarai mawashi.” 今日は、「たらい回し」という日本語を紹介します。 The phrase “tarai mawashi” expresses an
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Chabashira
In Japan, standing chabashira is thought of as an auspicious sign. 茶柱 (Chabashira means stem portions of tea leaves.) 日本では、「茶柱が立つ」ことは縁起が良いと言われています。
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