Soramimi (空耳 – Hearing Things)
Soramimi 空耳 Lately, I’ve been hearing the small cry of a kitten in the evening. 最近、夕方になると子猫の小さな鳴き声が聞こえてきます。 However, this might be
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Nami no Hana (波の花)
Nami no Hana 波の花 Today, I would like to introduce the term ‘nami no hana‘ (波の花), which even Japanese people
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Mimi ga Itai (耳が痛い – Being Ashamed to Hear)
Mimi ga Itai 耳が痛い When someone’s remarks or criticisms hit your sensitive or weak point, and it is harsh for
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聞く and 聴く (Listen/Hear)
聞く and 聴く 「聞く」と「聴く」 I often “listen” to popular music. 私はよく音楽を「聴き」ます。 Besides, these days I often hear the sound of
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Mimi ni Tako ga Dekiru (耳にたこができる – Having a Sore Ear)
Mimi ni Tako ga Dekiru 耳にたこができる Have you ever been disgusted by a person who talks the same story repeatedly?
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Gyūjiru (牛耳る – Dominating)
Gyūjiru 牛耳る When someone controls an organization or a community as he/her want, we refer to the action as ‘gyūjiru’
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Nemimi ni Mizu (寝耳に水 – Bombshell)
If you encounter an unexpected event suddenly, you will be very surprised. 寝耳に水 The Japanese proverb “nemimi ni mizu” (寝耳に水)
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