housewife – Learning English and Japanese

Toru Apr 24, 2021Jan 01, 2024 0 Comments gossip, housewife, meeting, side, small talk, wash, water, well

Idobata Kaigi (井戸端会議 – Small Talk)

Idobata Kaigi 井戸端会議 I sometimes see idobata kaigi (井戸端会議) when walking around my town. 街を歩いているとたまに「井戸端会議」を見かけます。 Idobata kaigi is when housewives Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Uncorrected

Toru May 17, 2019Jul 26, 2021 0 Comments assume, chair, employee, female, get married, housewife, job, lower back, makeshift job, married, place, position, rest, stand, tired, walk

Koshikake (腰掛け – Chair/Makeshift Job)

Koshikake 腰掛け People often use koshikake (腰掛け) when getting tired from walking or standing. 歩くことや立つことに疲れたら、よく「腰掛け」を使います。 Koshi (腰) means “lower back,” Read More