Kanji (漢字 – “Chinese Character”)
Kanji 漢字 Japanese people often use ‘kanji’ (漢字), which are characters born in China. 日本人は、中国発祥の文字である「漢字」をよく使います。 The term kanji is written
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Wasureta (忘れた – I Forgot)
Wasureta 忘れた I decided on today’s topic ahead of time, but I completely forgot what I was going to write.
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Daijōbu (大丈夫 – It’s Okay) Part 2
Previously, I introduced you to the Japanese term 大丈夫 (daijōbu), which is often used as the meaning of “it’s okay”
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人 (Hito – Person)
Today I’d like to talk about the Kanji: 人 (hito), which means “person” or “human.” 人 In the famous Japanese
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Kanashii (悲しい – Sad)
Kanashii 悲しい I’m very sad now. 私は今、とても悲しいです。 Because I had a interview for a new job and failed it. なぜならば、ある仕事の採用面接を受けて、落ちてしまったからです。
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Yonabe (夜なべ – Nightwork)
Yonabe 夜なべ Now I’m doing my work, which is called “yonabe” (夜なべ). 私は今、「夜なべ」しています。 “Yonabe” means a work that is done
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Hashoru (端折る – Shortening)
Hashoru はしょる To shorten and organize something is called “hashoru” (はしょる) in Japanese. 何かを省いて短く縮めることを、日本語で「はしょる」と言います。 “Hashoru” comes from “hashioru,” which is
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Jigajisan (自画自賛 – Self-Admiration)
Jigajisan 自画自賛 I think that everyone would like to praise himself/herself sometimes. たまには、自分のことを褒めたくなることがあると思います。 To praise oneself is often referred to
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Daikokubashira (大黒柱 – Breadwinner)
Daikokubashira 大黒柱 In a traditional Japanese residence, we often set a very thick pillar in the center of the house.
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