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Toru Jul 29, 2023Jan 02, 2024 attention, care, extra precautions, Japanese, literal meaning, nen ni wa nen, paying attention, precaution, proverb, safe

Nen ni wa Nen wo Ireru (念には念を入れる – Taking Extra Precautions)

Nen ni wa Nen wo Ireru 念には念を入れる I often make various mistakes. 私はよく些細なミスをします。 Such people should always try to nen Read More
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Toru Mar 29, 2021Jun 01, 2021 0 Comments dangerous, dish, egg, expiration date, food, food poisoning, Food Sanitation Act, heat, hygiene management, infest, raw egg, rice, safe, salmonella, shell, sticker

Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯 – Egg on Rice) Part 2

Tamago Kake Gohan Part 2 卵かけご飯 Part 2 One of the reasons that “egg on rice” is popular in Japan is Read More
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Toru Apr 05, 2016Jan 07, 2024 bad foot, balance, cane, opposite side, safe

How to Use a Cane

Today, I learned a correct use of a cane. 杖の使い方 I’ve thought that you should hold a cane with your Read More

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