Gochisō (ご馳走 – Feast)
Gochisō ご馳走 I have not been eating gochisō lately. 私は最近「ご馳走」を食べていません。 The go (ご) in gochisō is a polite prefix, and
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Itadaki Dachi (いただき立ち)
Yesterday, I introduced you to the word “oitoma,” which is used when you leave a house you’re visiting. いただき立ち Today
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Manma (まんま – Meal)
Manma まんま In Japan, “manma” (まんま) is a baby word that means a “meal.” 「まんま」は、「ご飯」を意味する幼児語です。 According to the Internet, one
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Warikan (割り勘 – Dutch Treat) Part 2
Warikan 割り勘 Part 2 Yesterday, I introduced the Japanese term “warikan” (割り勘), which means that after you had a meal with
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Warikan (割り勘 – Dutch Treat) Part 1
When you have a meal with several people, especially share the dish on a large platter, the payment will usually
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Should We Eat Breakfast?
Although various discussions about breakfast has been performed, it eventually seems to depend on individuals. 朝食は食べるべきか？ It is said that
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Sleepiness after a Meal
Have you ever felt sleepy after your meal? 食後の眠気 It is considered that this symptom is caused by a brain
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Drink Medicine
In Japan, we often say “薬を飲む(drink medicine)” when we take medicine. 薬を飲む（Drink Medicine） It is the same even for a
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