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Toru Jul 04, 2023Jan 02, 2024 adjectives, euphemistic, expressions, Japanese, mi, nominalize, slang, verbs, wakarimi, youth

The Japanese Youth Slang Term ‘Mi’ (み) : Part 2

The Japanese Youth Slang Term ‘Mi’: Part 2 若者言葉の「み」　Part 2 Although mi (み) is a suffix used to turn adjectives Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Japanese tradition Slang Uncorrected

Toru Jul 03, 2023Jan 02, 2024 adjectives, Japanese, Nouns, oishii, slang, suffix, Twitter, ureshii, yabai, youth

The Japanese Youth Slang Term ‘Mi’ (み) : Part 1

The Japanese Youth Slang Term ‘Mi’: Part 1 若者言葉の「み」　Part 1 In recent years, young Japanese people often add mi (み) Read More

Culture Essay Etymology Japanese tradition Kanji Onomatopoeia Slang Uncorrected

Toru Jun 18, 2023Jan 02, 2024 accessories, behavior, chara-o, character, fashion, gentlemen, Japanese, onomatopoeic word, shallow man, slang

Chara-o (チャラ男 – Shallow Man)

Chara-o チャラ男 Young men who dress fancy or are shallow in speech, behavior, and character are sometimes described by the Read More

Culture Diary Etymology Idiom Japanese tradition Kanji Slang Uncorrected

Toru Jun 17, 2023Jan 02, 2024 chan chara okashī, comical, etymology, funny, Japanese puppet theater, kabuki, language, ningyo-joruri, ridiculous, slang

Chan Chara Okashī (ちゃんちゃらおかしい – Fiddle-faddle)

Chan Chara Okashī ちゃんちゃらおかしい To describe something too ridiculous, you can use the slang term chan chara okashī (ちゃんちゃらおかしい). あまりにも馬鹿げているようなことがあったとき、「ちゃんちゃらおかしい」という俗語を使うことができます。 Read More

Culture Essay Etymology History Idiom Slang Uncorrected

Toru Jun 03, 2023Jan 02, 2024 18th century, American drama, expression, John, Johnny-come-lately, late-comer, newcomer, novice, ridicule, slang

Johnny-come-lately Johnny-come-lately When watching an American drama, I found the expression “Johnny-come-lately” was used. ドラマを見ていたら「Johnny-come-lately」という表現が使われていました。 According to my dictionary, it Read More