EssayUncorrected Toru Nov 19, 2018Jan 01, 2024 0 Comments although, conjunction, contrary, exclamation, expectation, however, image, put strength Tokoroga Dokkoi (ところがどっこい – However) Tokoroga Dokkoi ところがどっこい A few days ago, I used the term ‘tokoroga dokkoi’ (ところがどっこい) (though it is not often used). Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaUncorrected Toru Feb 07, 2018Jan 03, 2024 anxiety, doki doki, excitement, expectation, fear, hara hara, joy, onomatopoeia, waku waku, worry Doki Doki” (ドキドキ), “Waku Waku” (ワクワク), “Hara Hara” (ハラハラ) I introduced you to two words related to “excitement” in the last two days. 「ドキドキ」と「ワクワク」と「ハラハラ」 Today I’d like to talk Read More