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Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Jan 25, 2024Jan 29, 2024 carp, cutting board, Japanese idiom, manaita no koi, mercy of others

Manaita no Koi (まな板の鯉 – Someone Doomed to Their Fate)

Manaita no Koi まな板の鯉 The Japanese idiom manaita no koi (まな板の鯉) describes a situation where one cannot do anything and Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Food Japanese tradition Slang Uncorrected

Toru Oct 19, 2017Jan 03, 2024 antibacterial, breasts, cutting board, fish, Japanese, manaita, plastic, rubber, slang, wood

Manaita (まな板 – Cutting Board)

Manaita まな板 The Japanese word “manaita” (まな板) means a board that is used when cutting ingredients, that is a cutting Read More