Japanese – Learning English and Japanese

Toru Feb 08, 2024Feb 11, 2024 before, exist, futile, Japanese, Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu, lesson, literal meaning, proverb, regret

Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu (後悔先に立たず – Repentance Comes too Late)

Kōkai Saki ni Tatazu 後悔先に立たず No matter how much one regrets after making a mistake, it is impossible to undo Read More

Culture Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 07, 2024Feb 11, 2024 hardships, idiom, Japanese, Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari, joys, life, mountain, proverb, valley

Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari (人生山あり谷あり – Life Has Its Ups and Downs)

Jinsei Yama Ari Tani Ari 人生山あり谷あり In a long life, there are hardships as well as joys. 長い人生、つらいこともあれば、楽しいこともあります。 This idea Read More

Animal Art Culture Essay Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Feb 06, 2024Feb 11, 2024 cat, children, cold, curl up, dog, Japanese, kotatsu, snow, song, yard

Neko wa Kotatsu de Maruku Naru (猫はこたつで丸くなる – Cats Curl up under the Kotatsu)

Neko wa Kotatsu de Maruku Naru 猫はこたつで丸くなる Yesterday, I introduced the most famous Japanese children’s song about snow, Yuki (雪), Read More

Communication Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Feb 01, 2024Feb 11, 2024 cause, Chinese Buddhist text, Fayuan Zhulin, gateway to misfortune, idiom, Japanese, Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto, misfortune, mouth, proverb

Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto (口は災いの元 – Out of the Mouth Comes Evil)

Kuchi wa Wazawai no Moto 口は災いの元 Carelessly saying what you think can lead to unexpected and disastrous outcomes. 不用意に発言すると、思いがけず災難な結果を招くことがあります。 The Read More

Communication Culture Essay Etymology Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Jan 29, 2024Feb 02, 2024 attitude, calm, Japanese, koto nakare shugi, negative outcomes, passive, principle, problems, trouble

Koto Nakare Shugi (事なかれ主義 – A Fear of Rocking the Boat)

Koto Nakare Shugi 事なかれ主義 Many Japanese follow a principle known as koto nakare shugi (事なかれ主義). 日本人の多くは「事なかれ主義」です。 Koto nakare shugi refers Read More

Culture Education Essay History Idiom Japanese tradition Language Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Jan 27, 2024Jan 29, 2024 calligrapher, calligraphy, culture, education, Heian period, Japanese, Kūkai, mistakes, proverb

Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari (弘法も筆の誤り – Even Homer Sometimes Nods): Part 1

Kōbō mo Fude no Ayamari: Part 1 弘法も筆の誤り Part 1 Yesterday, I introduced the proverb saru mo ki kara ochiru Read More

Animal Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Jan 23, 2024Jan 24, 2024 beak, chick, idiom, immature, inexperienced, Japanese, Kuchibashi ga Kīroi, metaphor, yellow, young

Kuchibashi ga Kīroi (くちばしが黄色い – Young and Inexperienced)

Kuchibashi ga Kīroi くちばしが黄色い The Japanese idiom kuchibashi ga kīroi (くちばしが黄色い) describes that someone is still young, inexperienced, and immature. Read More