CultureEssayIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaSlangUncorrected Toru Jul 06, 2017Jan 03, 2024 English-speaking countries, expression, I'm home, Japanese homes, Native speakers, okaeri, routine basis, tadaima, welcome back, welcome home Okaeri (おかえり – Welcome Back) Okaeri おかえり Yesterday, I introduced the expression “tadaima” (ただいま), which means “I’m home.” 昨日は「ただいま」という表現を紹介しました。 In Japanese homes, people who were Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionOnomatopoeiaUncorrected Toru Jul 05, 2017Jan 03, 2024 abbreviation, formal, greeting, home, Japan, kaerimashita, now, polite, tadaima, tradition Tadaima (ただいま – I’m home) Tadaima ただいま In Japan, people often say “tadaima” (ただいま) when they arrive at their homes. 日本では、家に帰るときよく「ただいま」と言います。 This is short for Read More