Expiration Date for Eggs
Expiration Date for Eggs 卵の賞味期限 What would you do if you found expired eggs in the refrigerator? 冷蔵庫に賞味期限の切れた卵があった場合、どうしますか？ In Japan,
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Supercooling
Supercooling 過冷却 Have you ever seen water that starts to freeze when poured or vibrated? 注いだり振動を与えると途端に凍り始める水を見たことはありますか？ Such water is in
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Shunmin Akatsuki wo Oboezu (春眠暁を覚えず – In Spring One Sleeps a Sleep That Knows No Dawn)
Shunmin Akatsuki wo Oboezu 春眠暁を覚えず The temperature was so pleasant today’s morning that I overslept. 今日は気温が心地よく、つい寝坊してしまいました。 It is shunmin akatsuki
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Yakeishi ni Mizu (焼け石に水 – An Effort that’s Bound to Fail)
Yakeishi ni Mizu 焼け石に水 Slight efforts or supports could be not useful. 努力や援助が少ないと、何の役にも立たないことがあります。 The Japanese proverb ‘Yakeishi ni mizu’ (焼け石に水)
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Mizu” and “Oyu” (Water and Hot Water)
In English, the word “water” is used regardless of the temperature. 水とお湯 However, the literal translation “atsui mizu” (“atsui” means
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Hieru” and “Sameru
Today, I will talk about the similar Japanese words “hieru” and “sameru”. 「冷える」と「冷める」 Both of them use the same kanji
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Homecoming and Slight Sightseeing Part 1
Today (technically yesterday since it’s midnight), I returned home in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture from Tokyo. 帰省と軽い観光 Part 1 Along
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Yunomi (湯のみ – a tea bowl)
Yunomi 湯のみ Today, I will talk about yunomi, which is a type of Japanese tableware. 今日は、日本の食器の一つである、「湯のみ」を紹介します。 Yu in yunomi means
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