Japanese idiom – Learning English and Japanese

Toru Feb 02, 2024Feb 11, 2024 dependence, independence, Japanese idiom, labor, metaphor, money, oya no sune wo kajiru, parents

Oya no Sune wo Kajiru (親のすねをかじる – Depending on Parents)

Oya no Sune wo Kajiru 親のすねをかじる The Japanese idiom oya no sune wo kajiru (親のすねをかじる) describes an adult who is Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Jan 25, 2024Jan 29, 2024 carp, cutting board, Japanese idiom, manaita no koi, mercy of others

Manaita no Koi (まな板の鯉 – Someone Doomed to Their Fate)

Manaita no Koi まな板の鯉 The Japanese idiom manaita no koi (まな板の鯉) describes a situation where one cannot do anything and Read More

Art Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language Uncorrected

Toru Jan 15, 2024Jan 17, 2024 anime, dot, eye, Japanese idiom, manga, me ga ten ni naru, origin, shock, surprise, to become

Me ga Ten ni Naru (目が点になる – Surprised)

Me ga Ten ni Naru 目が点になる The Japanese idiom me ga ten ni naru (目が点になる) describes someone being terribly surprised Read More

Corrected Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Language

Toru Jan 08, 2024Jan 09, 2024 dignity, honor, Japanese idiom, Kao wo Tateru, metaphor, save face

Kao wo Tateru (顔を立てる – Saving Face)

Kao wo Tateru 顔を立てる To act in a way that preserves someone’s honor or dignity is described as the Japanese Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Uncorrected

Toru Dec 17, 2023Jan 01, 2024 battlefield, conversation, insert, interferes, interrupt, Japanese idiom, literal meaning, spear, third party, yokoyari

Yokoyari wo Ireru (横槍を入れる – Interrupting)

Yokoyari wo Ireru 横槍を入れる The Japanese idiom yokoyari wo ireru (横槍を入れる) means to interrupt someone else’s conversation or work. 他人の会話や仕事に横から口を出してじゃまをすることを、「横槍を入れる」と言います。 Read More

Culture Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Proverb Uncorrected

Toru Sep 25, 2023Jan 01, 2024 carry, extraordinary, fire, heavy furniture, idiom origin, Japanese idiom, kajiba no bakajikara, place, power, unexpected power

Kajiba no Bakajikara (火事場の馬鹿力 – Fight-or-Flight Response)

Kajiba no Bakajikara 火事場の馬鹿力 Have you ever shown unexpected power when faced with a critical situation? 危機的状況に直面し、普段からは想像できない大きな力を発揮したことはありますか？ Such power can Read More