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Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Slang Uncorrected

Toru Jan 14, 2017Jan 02, 2024 Buddhism, give up, Japanese term, Lang-8, mikka bozu, priest, quit, secular life, three days, training

Mikka Bozu

Today I will talk about the Japanese term “mikka bozu”. 三日坊主 The literal meaning is “three days guy”, and it Read More

Culture Essay Etymology History Idiom Japanese tradition Uncorrected

Toru Jan 12, 2017Jan 02, 2024 authority, document, Edo period, guarantee, ink, Japanese term, origami tsuki, osumi tsuki, sumi, written seal

Osumi Tsuki (Certified)

Yesterday I talked about the Japanese term “origami tsuki”. お墨付き Today I will talk about the Japanese term “osumi tsuki”, Read More

Culture Essay Etymology History Idiom Japanese tradition Uncorrected

Toru Nov 29, 2016Jan 03, 2024 arrows, Benkei, die, Japanese term, Koromogawa, last stand, naginata, stand, tachi ōjō, translation

Tachi Ojo

Today I will talk about the Japanese term “tachi ojo”. 立ち往生 “Tachi” means “to stand”, “ojo” means “to die”, so Read More

Culture Essay Idiom Japanese tradition Uncorrected

Toru Mar 31, 2016Jan 07, 2024 anxious, cold feet, feet, float, heels, Japanese term, restless, tiptoes, ukiashi-datsu

Ukiashi-datsu

Today, I will talk about a Japanese term “ukiashi-datsu.” 浮き足立つ “Uki” of “ukiashi” means to float, and “ashi” of “ukiashi” Read More

Culture Diary Food Japanese tradition Uncorrected

Toru Sep 19, 2015Jan 08, 2024 chicken cutlet curry, consecutive holidays, friends, hang out, ice cream, Japanese term, Nagano Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, ranch, September 19, September 23, Silver Week, Togakushi Shrine, yakiniku

Silver Week

In Japan, Silver Week has begun from today. 日本では今日から、シルバーウィークが始まります。 Silver Week is a Japanese term related to consecutive holidays, and Read More

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