Kuchibashi ga Kīroi (くちばしが黄色い – Young and Inexperienced)
Kuchibashi ga Kīroi くちばしが黄色い The Japanese idiom kuchibashi ga kīroi (くちばしが黄色い) describes that someone is still young, inexperienced, and immature.
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Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku (明日は明日の風が吹く – Tomorrow Is Another Day)
Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku 明日は明日の風が吹く When you feel down due to unpleasant experiences, you may brood over
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Shatei (舎弟 – Henchman)
Shatei 舎弟 Someone’s younger brother or someone treated like a younger brother can be referred to as shatei (舎弟). 自分の弟や、弟のように扱う関係の人のことを、「舎弟」と言うことがあります。
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Mo ni Fukusu (喪に服す – Mourning): Part 2
Mo ni Fukusu: Part 2 喪に服す Part 2 During the period of mo ni fukusu (喪に服す – “mourning”), there are
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Mo ni Fukusu (喪に服す – Mourning): Part 1
Mo ni Fukusu: Part 1 喪に服す Part 1 In Japanese culture, after the death of a loved one, people refrain
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I no Naka no Kawazu Taikai wo Shirazu (井の中の蛙大海を知らず – A Big Fish in a Little Pond)
I no Naka no Kawazu Taikai wo Shirazu 井の中の蛙大海を知らず People living in a small world, lacking knowledge and experience, cannot
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Ha ga Tatanai (歯が立たない – Unable to Compete With)
Ha ga Tatanai 歯が立たない The Japanese idiom ha ga tatanai is used to describe a situation where someone is beyond
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Te mo Ashi mo Denai (手も足も出ない – Helpless)
Te mo Ashi mo Denai 手も足も出ない The Japanese idiom te mo ashi mo denai describes a situation where there is
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Me ga Ten ni Naru (目が点になる – Surprised)
Me ga Ten ni Naru 目が点になる The Japanese idiom me ga ten ni naru (目が点になる) describes someone being terribly surprised
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