Utsukushii (Beautiful)
Today I will talk about the common Japanese adjective “utsukushii.” 美しい “Utsukushii” refers to that colors, shapes or sounds of
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Sumeba Miyako (Home is where you make it)
Sumeba Miyako 住めば都 Today I will talk about the Japanese proverb “sumeba miyako.” 今日は日本のことわざ「住めば都」を紹介します。 “Sumeba miyako” means that even if
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Chiya-hoya
Today I will talk about the Japanese term “chiya-hoya.” ちやほや “Chiya-hoya” means that someone is payed attention or is treated
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Yakimochi (Jealousy)
Today I would like to talk about the Japanese word “yakimochi.” やきもち “Yaki” means “roasted,” “mochi” means “rice cake,” so
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Omae (You)
Omae お前 Today I will talk about the Japanese word “omae.” 今日は「お前」という言葉を紹介します。 “Omae” is a word that refers to a
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Madogiwa Zoku (Deadwood)
Madogiwa Zoku 窓際族 Today I will talk about the Japanese slang term “madogiwa zoku.” 今日は「窓際族」という俗語を紹介します。 “Madogiwa” means “windows side.” “zoku”
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