CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru May 19, 2019 0 Comments ancient times, armrest, backrest, chair, floor, furniture, legless chair Zaisu (座椅子 – Legless Chair) Zaisu 座椅子 Yesterday, I introduced you to the Japanese word isu (椅子), which means “chair.” 昨日は “chair” を意味する「椅子」という日本語を紹介しました。 Chairs are Read More
BusinessCultureEssayEtymologyHistoryJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Dec 17, 2016Jan 03, 2024 barber shop, Edo period, etymology, floor, hair salon, hairstyle, Japanese word, men, occupation, shop Tokoya (Barber Shop) Tokoya 床屋 Today I will talk about the etymology of the Japanese word “tokoya”, which means “barber shop”. 今日は「理髪店」を意味する「床屋」という日本語の語源を紹介します。 The Read More