Suppokasu
Today I would like to talk about the Japanese verb “suppokasu.” すっぽかす “Suppokasu” means to break an appointment or leave
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Mono no Kazu
Today I would like to talk about the Japanese term “mono no kazu.” 物の数 The literal meaning of “mono no
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Neko ni Katsuobushi (Dried Bonito to Cats)Neko ni Katsuobushi (Silver Vine to Cats)
Neko ni Katsuobushi 猫に鰹節と猫にまたたび Recently, I’ve talked about Japanese phrases related to cats. 最近、私な猫に関することわざや単語について投稿しています。 Today I would like to talk
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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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Toudai moto Kurashi (Under the Toudai is Dark)
Toudai moto Kurashi 灯台下暗し Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “toudai moto kurashi.” 今日は「灯台下暗し」という日本のことわざを紹介します。 The literal meaning is
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Yakeishi ni Mizu
Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “yakeishi ni mizu.” 焼け石に水 The literal meaning is “water to a burnt
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He no Kappa (Water Imp of Farts)
He no Kappa 屁の河童 Today, I will talk about the Japanese slang “he no kappa.” 今日は日本語の俗語「屁の河童」を紹介します。 The literal meaning is
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Expressions of Sadness
Today, a really sad thing happened to me. 悲しみの表現 Hence I will talk about two Japanese expressions of sadness. 今日は、とてもとても悲しいことがありました。
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Gojiai Kudasai
Today, I will talk about the Japanese formula in letters, “ご自愛ください (gojiai kudasai).” ご自愛ください The literal meaning is “please love
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