EssayIdiomKanjiUncorrected Toru Jun 08, 2018Jan 01, 2024 0 Comments anxious, change, heart, mind, rolling Shinki Itten (心機一転 – Turning Over a New Leaf) Shinki Itten 心機一転 Two days ago, I introduced you to the phrase “ki ga ki de nai” (気が気でない – anxious), Read More
EssayIdiomUncorrected Toru Jun 06, 2018Jan 01, 2024 0 Comments anxious, feeling, heart, mind, worry Ki ga Ki de nai (気が気でない – Anxious) Ki ga Ki de nai 気が気でない I am terribly anxious about a certain thing and unsettling now. 私は今、あることが心配で気持ちが落ち着きません。 When expressing Read More
CultureEssayIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Mar 31, 2016Jan 07, 2024 anxious, cold feet, feet, float, heels, Japanese term, restless, tiptoes, ukiashi-datsu Ukiashi-datsu Today, I will talk about a Japanese term “ukiashi-datsu.” 浮き足立つ “Uki” of “ukiashi” means to float, and “ashi” of “ukiashi” Read More
BusinessCultureDiaryJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Sep 08, 2015Jan 08, 2024 academic conference, anxious, bed, departure, excursion, extra clothes, Kyoto, laptop, research data, schedule, Suits, ties Preparing for Business Trip In order to participate in an academic conference, I’m going to go to Kyoto tomorrow. 出張の準備 My schedule for tomorrow Read More