Kao ni Doro wo Nuru (顔に泥を塗る – Making Someone Lose Face)
Kao ni Doro wo Nuru 顔に泥を塗る To put someone to shame or to make someone lose face is expressed as
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Kao kara Hi ga Deru (顔から火が出る – One’s Face Burned with Shame)
Kao kara Hi ga Deru 顔から火が出る When you feel very embarrassed about something and blush with shame, it can be
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Kiku wa Ittoki no Haji, Kikanu wa Isshō no Haji (聞くは一時の恥、聞かぬは一生の恥)
Kiku wa Ittoki no Haji, Kikanu wa Isshō no Haji 聞くは一時の恥、聞かぬは一生の恥 Since I felt ashamed today, I would like to
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Aka no Tanin (A Complete Stranger)
Today, I will talk about the Japanese phrase “aka no tanin.” 赤の他人 “Aka” means “red,” “tanin” means “a stranger,” and
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Buttons on Sleeves of School Uniforms
Today, I learned the reason why buttons are put on sleeves of school uniforms. 学生服の袖ボタン It was occurred when Napoleon’s
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Alumni Association
Last night, an alumni association of our laboratory was held. OB･OG会 Since I was able to meet and talk with
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