Seminar
Today I went to the University of Tokyo to give a seminar. セミナー As it happens, today was a day
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Learning English and Japanese
For everyone learning English/Japanese
Sanbyoshi Sorou
Today I will talk about the Japanese term “sanbyoshi sorou.” 三拍子揃う The literal meanings is “three beats get together,” and
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Kechon Kechon
Today I will talk about the Japanese phrase “kechon kechon.” けちょんけちょん “Kechon kechon” means to harm or punish someone thoroughly.
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Akkanbe (Cook a Snook)
Today I will talk about the Japanese term “akkanbe.” あっかんべー “Akkabe” is used when you want to tease or provoke
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Mi mo Futa mo Nai
Today I’d like to talk about the Japanese phrase “mi mo futa mo nai.” 身も蓋もない “Mi mo futa mo nai”
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Naruhodo (I see)
Naruhodo なるほど Today I will talk about the Japanese term “naruhodo.” 今日は「なるほど」という日本語を紹介します。 “Naruhodo” is a helpful phrase that is used
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Bibiru (To Be Scared)
Bibiru びびる Today I will talk about the Japanese term “bibiru.” 今日は「びびる」という表現を紹介します。 “Bibiru” means to be scared or feel intimidated.
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Kubi (Dismissal)
Today I will talk about the slang term “クビ (kubi).” クビ “クビ” is Katakana form of a kanji character “首,”
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Butsu (Stuff)
Butsu ブツ Today I will talk about the slang term “butsu.” 今日は「ブツ」という俗語を紹介します。 “Butsu” is one of pronunciations of “物,” which
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