Taisetsu
Today I would like to talk about the Japanese word “taisetsu.” 大切 “Taisetsu” means something important, or to cherish something.
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Valentine’s Day in Japan
Today is Valentine’s Day. 日本のバレンタインデー On this day men in many countries present bouquets, cakes or chocolate to women. 今日はバレンタインデーです。
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Tsuki ga Kirei desu ne (月が綺麗ですね – I Love You)
Tsuki ga Kirei desu ne 月が綺麗ですね Today, I’d like to talk about the phrase Tsuki ga kirei desu ne (月が綺麗ですね),
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Itaino Itaino Tondeike! (Pain, Pain, Go Away!)
In Japan, when children fall down or get injured, their parents often say “itaino itaino tondeike~,” (pain, pain, go away~)
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Summer Solstice
Today was the summer solstice in Japan. 夏至 The summer solstice is a day that the daytime is longest and
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Complement versus Compliment
When I write a technical paper, I sometimes use the word “complement.” Complement と compliment However, I often mistake “compliment”
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