EssayEtymologyJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Jun 30, 2019 0 Comments Buddha, cremain, deodorization, flavor, preservation, rice, Sanskrit, sterilization, sushi, vinegar, vinegared rice, white rice Shari (シャリ – White/Vinegared Rice) Shari シャリ White rice or vinegared rice used for sushi is called shari (シャリ) in Japan. 寿司に使う白米や酢飯は、「シャリ」と呼ばれます。 It is thought Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyGamingJapanese traditionKanjiSlangUncorrected Toru Dec 11, 2017Jan 03, 2024 Buddhism, Chinese, himitsu, Japanese, Legend of Zelda, naisho, Rupees, Sanskrit, secret, translation Naisho (内緒 – Secret) Naisho 内緒 The English word “secret” is usually translated into Japanese as “himitsu” (秘密), but it’s can also translated as Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionKanjiUncorrected Toru Nov 04, 2017Jan 03, 2024 bottom, Buddhism, hell, idiom, Japanese, naraku no soko, rock bottom, Sanskrit, severe situation, translation Naraku no Soko (奈落の底- Abyss) Naraku no Soko 奈落の底 A severe situation that you can’t turn around is called “naraku no soko” (奈落の底) in Japanese. Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionSlangUncorrected Toru May 07, 2017Jan 04, 2024 baka, bakamono, etymology, fool, intelligence, Sanskrit, stupid, tease, theories, wakamono Baka (Idiot) Today I would like to talk about the word “baka.” ばか “Baka” means a stupid thing/person or a person who Read More