Daikokubashira (大黒柱 – Breadwinner)
Daikokubashira 大黒柱 In a traditional Japanese residence, we often set a very thick pillar in the center of the house.
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Guden Guden (ぐでんぐでん)
Yesterday we held a drinking party. ぐでんぐでん I got back to work in the middle of the second party, but
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Hame wo Hazusu (羽目を外す – Getting Carried Away)
Hame wo Hazusu 羽目を外す Have you ever had too much fun and let yourself get carried away? 調子に乗って度を過ごしたことはありますか？ Such an
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Aki (秋 – Autumn)
Aki 秋 In Japan, today is in the midst of “aki” (秋) — this day is called “shūbun” (秋分). 日本では、今日は「秋」の真っ只中です（「秋分」と言います）。
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Ashi ga Deru (足が出る – Running over the Budget)
Ashi ga Deru 足が出る This month, I spent more money than my income. 私は今月、収入よりも支出のほうが圧倒的に多かったです。 We say “ashi ga deru” (足が出る)
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Suppon (スッポン – Soft-Shell Turtle)
Previously, I introduced the Japanese phrase, “tsuki to suppon” (月とスッポン), which means that two things are very different from each
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Tarafuku (たらふく – Having Enough)
These days, since I eat meals until I become a state called “tarafuku” (たらふく), I am getting a little bit
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Chacha wo Ireru (茶々を入れる – Teasing)
Chacha wo Ireru 茶々を入れる Have you ever broken into a conversation of others, and said unnecessary things or cracks? 他人の会話に横から入り、余計なことや冷やかしを言ったことはありますか？
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Atezuppou (当てずっぽう – Random Guess)
If you do or say something irresponsible with no basis, you will be told “atezuppou” (当てずっぽう) in Japanese. 当てずっぽう “Atezuppou”
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