CultureEssayIdiomJapanese traditionProverbUncorrected Toru Nov 05, 2016Jan 06, 2024 after a storm, conflict, English expressions, fair weather, ground, human relationships, Japanese proverb, rainfall, relationships, solidifies Ame Futte Ji Katamaru Today, I will talk about the Japanese proverb “ame futte ji katamaru.” 雨降って地固まる The literal meaning of this proverb is Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyFoodIdiomJapanese traditionProverbSlangUncorrected Toru Oct 24, 2016Jan 06, 2024 alcohol, formal, Japanese, mizu irazu, mizu kusai, phrase, polite, relationships, secretive, taste Mizu Kusai (Secretive) Mizu Kusai 水臭い Today, I will talk about the Japanese phrase “mizu kusai.” 今日は「水臭い」という言葉を紹介します。 “Mizu kusai” literally means “it smells Read More