Ata Futa (あたふた – Feverishly)
Ata Futa あたふた When someone is very flustered and upset, the state can be described as the term ata futa
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Netto Benkei (ネット弁慶 – Keyboard Warrior)
Netto Benkei ネット弁慶 In my post two days ago, I introduced the term uchi Benkei (内弁慶), which means a person
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Tebura (手ぶら – Empty-handed)
Tebura 手ぶら When having nothing in your hands, the situation is described as tebura (手ぶら) in Japanese. 手に何も持っていないことを日本語で「手ぶら」といいます。 It is
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Furyō (不良 – Bad State/Boy/Girl)
Furyō 不良 When a thing or situation is bad, we use the term furyō (不良) to describe its state. ものや状況が悪い状態のことを、日本語で「不良」と言います。
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Furyō (不良 – Rogue/Hood)
Furyō 不良 Many furyō (不良) live in my hometown. 私の地元には、多くの「不良」が住んでいます。 Fu (不) is a negative prefix and ryō (良) means
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Sazukari Kon (授かり婚 – Shotgun Wedding)
Sazukari Kon 授かり婚 Yesterday, I introduced you to the Japanese term ‘dekichatta kekkon’ (できちゃった結婚), which means “shotgun wedding.” 昨日は「できちゃった結婚」という言葉を紹介しました。 However,
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Tadaima (ただいま – I’m home)
Tadaima ただいま In Japan, people often say “tadaima” (ただいま) when they arrive at their homes. 日本では、家に帰るときよく「ただいま」と言います。 This is short for
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Neko (Cat)
Neko 猫 Today I will talk about the Japanese word “neko,” which means “cat.” 今日は「猫」という単語の語源について紹介します。 There are several etymologies, but
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