ChinaEssayKanjiUncorrected Toru Jun 06, 2021Jul 26, 2021 0 Comments cry, dolphin, freshwater, menacing voice, obscure pufferfish, pig, pufferfish, river, sea, swollen, Yangtze River, Yellow River The Meaning of 河豚 The Meaning of 河豚 「河豚」の意味 In my post yesterday, I introduced the word iruka (イルカ/海豚), which means “dolphin.” 昨日は、”dolphin” を意味する「海豚(イルカ)」を紹介しました。 Read More
ChinaCorrectedEssayKanji Toru Jun 05, 2021Jul 26, 2021 0 Comments animal, creature, dolphin, encyclopedia, pig, sea, sea-dwelling The Meaning of 海豚 The Meaning of 海豚 「海豚」の意味 There is a word 海豚, which is a combination of the kanji 海, meaning “sea,” Read More
EssayOnomatopoeiaUncorrected Toru Jul 06, 2018Jul 06, 2018 0 Comments animal, baby, bull, cat, chicken, cow, dog, pig, pigeon Baby Talk to Represent Animals Baby Talk to Represents Animals 動物を表す幼児語 In a conversation with babies in Japan, we can represent animals by their barks Read More
AnimalCultureEssayIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Jan 16, 2016Jan 07, 2024 average human, bedding, body fat percentage, cleanly animal, cognitive abilities, compliment, dirty, figurative expression, idiot, Obese people, pig, place to eat, toilet Body Fat Percentage of Pigs Obese people are sometimes referred as “豚(buta, which means pig)” in Japan. 豚の体脂肪率 (I have no idea whether such a Read More