Inase (いなせ)
Inase いなせ We sometimes use the word ‘inase‘ (いなせ) to describe a gallant and fresh young man. 勇み肌でさっぱりしている若者のことを、「いなせ」と言うことがあります。 This word
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
Four Seasons in Japan
Four Seasons in Japan 日本の四季 Some Japanese people say “Japan has four seasons,” but foreign people who heard that would
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Dobe and Biri
Dobe and Biri 「ドベ」と「ビリ」 Yesterday, while playing Super Mario Party, I used the Japanese term ‘dobe‘ (ドベ), but its meaning
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Sawari (さわり – Touch/Point)
Sawari さわり Today, I would like to introduce you to the term ‘sawari‘ (さわり), which many Japanese misunderstand. 今日は、とても多くの日本人が間違える言葉「さわり」を紹介します。 Originally,
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The Number of Islands in Japan
The Number of Islands in Japan 日本の島の数 Japan is classified as ‘shimaguni‘ (島国). 日本は「島国」に分類されます。 Since ‘shima‘ (島) means “island” and
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Monpe(もんぺ – A Pair of Work Pants for Women)
Monpe もんぺ A pair of work pants having a shape of hakama (袴 – somewhat like baggy pants that were
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Abazure (あばずれ – Hussy)
Abazure あばずれ Previously, I introduced you to the Japanese terms ‘otenba‘ (おてんば) and ‘jajauma,’ both of which mean a spirited
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Busu (ブス – Troll)
Busu ブス I do not like the Japanese term ‘busu‘ (ブス). 私は「ブス」という言葉が好きではありません。 Busu is an insulting slang term that refers
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Tōtō toto Tottōto?
Tōtō toto Tottōto? とうとうとととっとーと？ Yesterday, I introduced you to a phrase that uses a lot of ‘ka‘ (か). 昨日は「か」ばかりを使った文章を紹介しました。 After
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