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Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Slang Uncorrected

Toru Mar 17, 2018Jan 02, 2024 bloom, cherry trees, compliment, flowers, insult, Japanese, old lady, term, uba zakura, woman

Uba Zakura (姥桜) Part 2

Uba Zakura 姥桜 Part 2 Yesterday, I introduced you to the Japanese term 姥桜 (uba zakura), which is a popular Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Food Idiom Japanese tradition Slang Uncorrected

Toru Oct 04, 2016Jan 06, 2024 1970s, brains, empty, etymology, expression, green pepper, insult, Japanese, phrases, pīman

Atama ga Piman (Your Head is a Green Pepper)

Atama ga Piman 頭がピーマン Today, I will talk about the Japanese insult “atama ga piman,” whose literal meaning is “your Read More