CultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Jan 21, 2018Jan 03, 2024 appreciation, arigatou, dramas, etymology, expression, Japanese, katajikenai, period films, sumimasen, thank you Katajikenai (かたじけない – Thanks) Yesterday, I introduced you to the expression すみません (sumimasen), which is used when expressing the feeling of apology or appreciation. Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionKanjiUncorrected Toru Jan 20, 2018Jan 03, 2024 apology, appreciation, comfortable, expression, feeling, Japanese, negative form, polite, sumimasen, verb Sumimasen (すみません – Sorry/Thanks) Sumimasen すみません Japanese people often say すみません (sumimasen) when they want to express their feelings of apology or appreciation. 日本では、謝罪や感謝の気持ちを表す時、よく「すみません」と言います。 Read More