CorrectedCultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionLanguage Toru Jan 04, 2024Jan 08, 2024 Edo period, jishin, kaji, Kaminari, oyaji, rhyme, strong wind, terrifying, theories Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji (地震、雷、火事、親父): Part 2 Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji: Part 2 地震、雷、火事、親父 Part 2 There are two major theories about why oyaji (親父 – “father”) Read More
CultureDiaryEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionLanguageUncorrected Toru Jan 03, 2024Jan 07, 2024 earthquake, expression, father, fire, Japan, jishin, kaji, Kaminari, oyaji, thunder Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji (地震、雷、火事、親父): Part 1 Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji: Part 1 地震、雷、火事、親父 Part 1 At the start of the new year, Japan experienced some terrifying Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionKanjiSlangUncorrected Toru Sep 29, 2017Jan 03, 2024 contempt, elderly man, father, group head, Japan, oyachichi, oyaji, oyaji gag, parent, terms Oyaji (親父 – Father) Oyaji 親父 In the yesterday’s post, you can find the Japanese word “oyazi” (親父), which means “father.” 昨日の投稿の中で、「父親」を意味する「親父」という日本語が出てきました。 In Japan, Read More