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Essay Etymology Idiom Uncorrected

Toru May 30, 2019 0 Comments big mouth, glib tongue, hearty words, persuade, shallow, short, short tongue, smooth talk, tip, tongue, word

Shitasaki Sanzun (舌先三寸 – Glib Tongue) Part 2

Shitasaki Sanzun Part 2 舌先三寸 Part 2 Yesterday, I introduced the term shitasaki sanzun (舌先三寸), which describes people who persuade Read More

Culture Essay Etymology History Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Uncorrected

Toru Dec 30, 2017Jan 03, 2024 comparison, deferred payments, Edo period, end of year, Japanese, river, settle bills, shallow, term, year

Toshi no Se (年の瀬 – The End of the Year)

Toshi no Se 年の瀬 The end of the year is sometimes referred to as 年の瀬 (toshi no se) in Japanese. Read More