Sekishō Idai (積小為大)
Sekishō Idai 積小為大 Yesterday, I introduced you to the Japanese term, “zayū no mei” (座右の銘), which means ‘motto.’ 昨日は「座右の銘」という言葉を紹介しました。 Today
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Edo
Tokei (時計 – Clock/Watch)
Tokei 時計 Tokei (時計 – clock/watch) are very important to our lives. 「時計」は我々の生活に欠かせないものです。 Tokei is composed of two kanji: 時
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Gebahyō (下馬評 – Whispering)
Gebahyō 下馬評 Rumors or opiniong given by unrelated people is called gebahyō (下馬評) in Japanese. 直接関係のない人たちが、興味本位にする噂や評判のことを、日本語で「下馬評」と言います。 Since ge (下) means
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Keshikakeru (けしかける – Inciting)
Keshikakeru けしかける When you flatter or encourage someone and attempt to get him/her to do what you want, your act
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