CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaSlangUncorrected Toru Mar 08, 2017Jan 06, 2024 cute, dialect, etymology, expression, Genji Monogatari, Heian period, Japan, kechon kechon, punish, Wakayama 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. Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaSlangUncorrected Toru Mar 04, 2017Jan 06, 2024 armor, army, bibiru, Heian period, intimidated, Japanese term, onomatopoeia, scared, slang, young people Bibiru (To Be Scared) Bibiru びびる Today I will talk about the Japanese term “bibiru.” 今日は「びびる」という表現を紹介します。 “Bibiru” means to be scared or feel intimidated. Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Jan 11, 2017Jan 02, 2024 certificate, Edo period, guarantee, Heian period, Japanese sword, katana, official document, origami tsuki, reliable quality, traditional Japanese art Origami Tsuki (Hallmark) Today I will talk about the Japanese term “origami tsuki”. 折り紙つき The literal meaning is “attached origami”, and it means Read More