CorrectedCultureEssayFoodJapanese traditionKanjiSlang Toru Nov 01, 2023Jan 08, 2024 acceleration mechanism, curry, figurines, Japanese, makaizo, modification, plastic models, ramen, sushi, toys Makaizō (魔改造 – Extreme Modification) Makaizō 魔改造 Japanese people are fond of makaizo (魔改造). 日本人はよく「魔改造」をします。 The slang term makaizō refers to the extensive modification of Read More
EssayEtymologySlangUncorrected Toru Sep 02, 2019 0 Comments chef, conveyor, conveyor belt sushi, high-class sushi, restaurant, rotate, sushi, sushi chef, sushi restaurant, sushi train, sushi-go-round Mawaranai Sushi (回らない寿司) Part 2 Mawaranai Sushi Part 2 回らない寿司 Part 2 This entry continues from yesterday’s one. この投稿は、昨日の投稿の続きです。 The name of kaiten zushi (回転寿司 Read More
CultureDiaryEssayEtymologyJapanese traditionSlangUncorrected Toru Sep 01, 2019Sep 02, 2019 0 Comments antonym, birthday, cuisine, eat, rotate, suffix, sushi Mawaranai Sushi (回らない寿司) Part 1 Mawaranai Sushi Part 1 回らない寿司 Part 1 September 1st was my birthday, so my friend and I did something special. Read More
EssayEtymologyJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Jun 30, 2019 0 Comments Buddha, cremain, deodorization, flavor, preservation, rice, Sanskrit, sterilization, sushi, vinegar, vinegared rice, white rice Shari (シャリ – White/Vinegared Rice) Shari シャリ White rice or vinegared rice used for sushi is called shari (シャリ) in Japan. 寿司に使う白米や酢飯は、「シャリ」と呼ばれます。 It is thought Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Feb 03, 2019 0 Comments direction, disposal, eat, event, face, February, lucky, lucky direction, massive, roll, silently, spring, sushi Ehoumaki (恵方巻 – Lucky Direction Roll) Ehoumaki 恵方巻 February 3rd is ‘setsubun‘ (節分). 今日、2月3日は節分です。 Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring (February 4th), and Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyFoodHistoryJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Oct 01, 2017Jan 03, 2024 bean curd, divine servant, fox, fried tofu, Inari, inari zushi, Japanese shrines, Shinto, sushi, vinegared rice Inari zushi (稲荷寿司) Inari zushi 稲荷寿司 I think that recently the Japanese word “sushi” has come to be used in various countries. 近年、さまざまな国で「寿司」という言葉が使われるようになってきたと思います。 Read More
CultureDiaryFoodJapanese traditionUncorrected Toru Dec 23, 2016Jan 03, 2024 alcohol, bonenkai, Brazilian, dance, fruits, lottery, meats, party, sushi, university Bonenkai Today university staffs and teachers gathered and a big year-end party called “bonenkai” was held. 忘年会 I eat delicious meats, Read More
CultureEssayFoodJapanese traditionScienceUncorrected Toru Jul 26, 2016Jan 06, 2024 dietary fiber, digest, healthy food, mineral, nori, protein, rice balls, seaweed, sushi, vitamin Nori (Dried Seaweed) Nori 海苔 I love nori (dried seaweed, or laver), and often eat it. 私は海苔が大好きで、よく食べます。 Not only is nori used for Read More
CultureDiaryEntertainmentFoodUncorrected Toru May 29, 2015Jan 08, 2024 deep sleep, Harry Potter, programming, sushi, workshop Little Treat Today, I taught about programming as in the case with yesterday. However, I think my work went well than yesterday. Read More