Suna wo Kamu (砂を噛む)
There is a Japanese phrase, “suna wo kamu youna omoi” (砂を噛むような思い). 砂を噛む The “suna” (砂) means “sand,” the “kamu” means
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Tsuki to Suppon (月とスッポン – As Different as Day and Night)
Tsuki to Suppon 月とスッポン Yesterday, I introduced the Japanese phrase, “undei no sa,” which means a very big difference. 昨日は、大きな違いあるという意味の「雲泥の差」という言葉を紹介しました。
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Mi mo Futa mo Nai
Today I’d like to talk about the Japanese phrase “mi mo futa mo nai.” 身も蓋もない “Mi mo futa mo nai”
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Neko wo Kaburu (To Wear a Cat)
Neko wo Kaburu 猫をかぶる Today, I will talk about the Japanese phrase “neko wo kaburu.” 今日は「猫をかぶる」という表現を紹介します。 The literal meaning is
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Nishi Muku Samurai
There are two types of month; that has the 31st day, or doesn’t have the day. 西向く侍 Today, I will
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Pin kara Kiri made (From Pin to Kiri)
Pin kara Kiri made ピンからキリまで Today, I’d like to talk about the Japanese phrase “pin kara kiri made,” which means
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Fu Ni Ochinai
Today, I’d like to talk about the Japanese phrase “fu ni ochinai.” 腑に落ちない “Fu” means “guts,” “ochinai” means “it doesn’t
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Seppa-tsumaru
Yesterday, I was in a state of “seppa-tsumatta.” 切羽詰まる Today, I’d like to talk about the Japanese phrase “seppa-tsumaru.” 昨日、私は「切羽詰まった」状態でした。
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Semishigure
Recently, songs of evening cicadas (which are called higurashi in Japan) have come to resound in my university. 蝉時雨 Today,
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