Shōgi Daoshi (将棋倒し – Human Avalanche)
Shōgi Daoshi 将棋倒し An accident where many people fall down one after another in a chain is sometimes referred to
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Poka (ぽか – A Careless Mistake)
Poka ぽか Previously, I introduced you to the onomatopoeia poka poka (ぽかぽか), which represents comfortable warmth that you feel. 以前私は、心地よい暖かさを表す擬態語「ぽかぽか」を紹介しました。
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Takabisha (高飛車 – Overpowering)
Takabisha 高飛車 In Japan, there are many terms born from shogi (Japanese chess). 日本には、将棋から生まれた言葉が沢山あります。 Today I will talk about the
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Narikin (New Rich)
Narikin 成金 Today I will talk about the word “narikin.” 今日は「成金」という単語を紹介します。 “Narikin” means a person who became rich in a
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