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Culture Essay Food Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Slang Uncorrected

Toru Feb 24, 2018Jan 02, 2024 etiquette, expression, itadaki, Japanese language, leave, meal, oitoma, politeness, tachi, visit

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 Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Onomatopoeia Uncorrected

Toru Feb 23, 2018Jan 02, 2024 euphemism, go home, itoma, Japanese, kaeru, oitoma, polite, prefix, service, visitors

Oitoma (おいとま – Leaving)

Oitoma おいとま Over the past two days, I introduced you to the Japanese terms that related to service to visitors. Read More