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Ushiroyubi wo Sasareru (後ろ指を指される – Being Talked Behind One’s Back)

Ushiroyubi wo Sasareru 後ろ指を指される When someone says something bad about you without you knowing it, your situation is described as

Ushirogami wo Hikareru 後ろ髪を引かれる When you are unable to move on due to regret, it can be described as ushirogami

Oumu Gaeshi オウム返し Repeating what a person has just said is referred to as oumu gaeshi (オウム返し) in Japanese. 相手の言ったことをそのまま繰り返すことを、「オウム返し」といいます。

The Reason Why Cats’ Backs Are Rounded 猫が猫背の理由 In my post yesterday, I introduced the term nekoze (猫背 – literally

Nekoze 猫背 Many Japanese people have nekoze (猫背). 日本人は「猫背」である人が多いです。 Nekoze is a posture in which ones back is curved, and

Asemizu wo Tarasu 汗水をたらす I have been working while doing asemizu wo tarasu (汗水をたらす) lately. 私は最近、汗水をたらして働いています。 Ase (汗) means “sweat,”

Gikkuri Goshi ぎっくり腰 Two days ago, I hurt my low back suddenly and could not stand for a while. 私は先日腰を痛めて、暫くまともに立てませんでした。

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