Oumu Gaeshi (オウム返し – Parroting)
Oumu Gaeshi オウム返し Repeating what a person has just said is referred to as oumu gaeshi (オウム返し) in Japanese. 相手の言ったことをそのまま繰り返すことを、「オウム返し」といいます。
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Shiko no Kan (指呼の間 – Hailing Distance)
Shiko no Kan 指呼の間 In my post two days ago, I introduced the term me to hana no saki (目と鼻の先),
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Miotosu/Minogasu (見落とす/見逃す – Missing)
Miotosu/Minogasu 見落とす/見逃す Today, I was checking again the corrections that I received on Lang-8. 今日、私は Lang-8 上で受けた添削を見直していました。 At that time,
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Iketara Iku (行けたら行く – I’ll Go If I Can)
Iketara Iku 行けたら行く When people are invited to play or drinking parties in Japan, some often say “iketara iku” (行けたら行く).
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