Uri Futatsu (Two Melons)
Uri Futatsu 瓜二つ Today, I will talk about the Japanese word “uri futatsu.” 今日は「瓜二つ」という日本語を紹介します。 The literal translation is “two melons,”
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Komekami (Temple)
Komekami こめかみ Today, I will talk about the Japanese word “komekami.” 今日は「こめかみ」という日本語を紹介します。 “Kome” means “rice”, “kami” means “to bite”, and
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Nekojita (Cat’s Tongue)
Nekojita 猫舌 Today, I will talk about the Japanese word “nekojita” (cat’s tongue). 今日は、猫舌という日本語を紹介します。 Nekojita means people who can’t eat
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The Meaning of “Jibun
Today, I will talk about the meaning of the Japanese word “jibun.” 「自分」の意味 Normally, “Jibun” means “I,” and is used
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Shikato (Disregard)
Today, I will tell you about the Japanese word “shikato(シカト),” which means “disregard.” 今日は、「無視」を意味する「シカト」という言葉を紹介します。 Since “shikato” is mainly used by
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Etymology of Kanpeki (完璧)
Etymology of Kanpeki 完璧の語源 Today, I’d like to introduce a mistakable Japanese word ‘完璧 (kanpeki).’ 今日は、日本人が間違えやすい言葉「完璧」を紹介します。 ‘完璧’ means perfect, and
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The Meaning of Aka (Red)
The Meaning of Aka 日本語の「赤」の意味 The Japanese word “aka (red) ” has various meanings. 赤という言葉は、様々な意味で使われることがあります。 For example, aka includes meanings
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