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Toru Sep 12, 2017Jan 03, 2024 articles, assistant professor, associate professor, birthday, domain expired, homepage, Lang-8, posts, promotion, writing

The 1000th Post

Today the number of my posts on Lang-8 finally reached 1000. 1000回目の投稿 Since I tend to slack off or goof Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Slang Uncorrected

Toru Jun 15, 2016Jan 07, 2024 appreciation, conversation, deities, irony, Japan, okagesama, phrase, politeness, promotion, translation

Okagesama

Today, I’ll talk about the phrase “okagesama,” which is often used in Japan. おかげさま “Kage” means a shade of the Read More

Business Culture Essay European countries History Japanese tradition Uncorrected

Toru May 11, 2016Jan 07, 2024 average income, De Beers, diamond, engagement ring, income levels, Japan, promotion, salary, yen exchange rates

An Engagement Ring

In Japan, a phrase something like “you should spend three months’ salary on an engagement ring” has spread. 婚約指輪 I Read More