Sake
Today I would like to talk about the Japanese word “sake.” 酒 “Sake” is a generic term for beverages that
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Baka (Idiot)
Today I would like to talk about the word “baka.” ばか “Baka” means a stupid thing/person or a person who
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Characteristics of Narikin (New Rich)
Characteristics of Narikin 成金の特徴 Yesterday, I talked about the etymology of the Japanese word, “narikin,” which means “new rich.” 昨日は「成金」という言葉を紹介しました。
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Nodobotoke
Today I will talk about the Japanese word “nodobotoke.” 喉仏 “Nodo” of “nodobotoke” means “throat,” “botoke” means “Buddha,” and “nodobotoke”
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Mejiro Oshi
Today I will talk about the Japanese term “mejiro oshi.” 目白押し “Mejiro” means “Japanese white-eye,” “oshi” means “to push,” and
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Neko (Cat)
Neko 猫 Today I will talk about the Japanese word “neko,” which means “cat.” 今日は「猫」という単語の語源について紹介します。 There are several etymologies, but
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Kechon Kechon
Today I will talk about the Japanese phrase “kechon kechon.” けちょんけちょん “Kechon kechon” means to harm or punish someone thoroughly.
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The Etymology of Chocolate
Last week I bought a lot of chocolate. チョコレートの語源 However, since I didn’t know where the word chocolate came from,
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