CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Mar 07, 2018Jan 02, 2024 angle, appreciation, body language, bow, Buddhist terminology, eshaku, familiarity, Japanese culture, nod, upper body Eshaku (会釈 – Bow/Nod) Eshaku 会釈 Japanese people often do an act called 会釈 (eshaku), when they pass/meet their boss or acquaintance. 日本人は、上司や知り合いとすれ違うとき、よく「会釈(えしゃく)」をします。 “Eshaku” Read More
AnimalCultureEssayEtymologyJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaUncorrected Toru Mar 11, 2017Jan 06, 2024 abbreviation, cat, deformation, etymology, familiarity, Japanese word, neko, nekoma, sound, yoku neru ko 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 Read More
CultureEssayHistoryJapanese traditionNewsUncorrected Toru Aug 11, 2016Jan 06, 2024 2016, August 11th, Bon vacation, familiarity, gratitude, Japanese Alpine Club, Mountain Day, mountains, public holiday, summer vacation Mountain Day Today, August 11th is Mountain Day. 山の日 The purpose of Mountain Day is “to obtain an opportunity to become familiar Read More