CorrectedCultureEssayEtymologyHistoryIdiomJapanese traditionLanguage Toru Jan 04, 2024Jan 08, 2024 Edo period, jishin, kaji, Kaminari, oyaji, rhyme, strong wind, terrifying, theories Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji (地震、雷、火事、親父): Part 2 Jishin, Kaminari, Kaji, Oyaji: Part 2 地震、雷、火事、親父 Part 2 There are two major theories about why oyaji (親父 – “father”) Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionKanjiOnomatopoeiaSlangUncorrected Toru Jul 29, 2017Jan 03, 2024 etymology, gamushara, Japan, kanji, musha kusha, onomatopoeia, samurai, self-assertive, suffix, theories Gamushara (がむしゃら – Headlong) Gamushara がむしゃら Have you ever taken an adventurous action towards a purpose? 何か一つの目的に向かって、向こう見ずな行動をとったことはありますか? Such an action is called “gamushara” (がむしゃら) Read More
ClimateCultureEssayEtymologyJapanese traditionKanjiUncorrected Toru Jul 28, 2017Jan 03, 2024 autumn equinox, etymology, festivals, fireworks, Japan, natsu, seasons, summer, summer solstice, theories Natsu (夏 – Summer) In the northern hemisphere, “natsu” (夏) has approached. 夏 “Natsu” is a kind of seasons, and it can be translated Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyIdiomJapanese traditionSlangUncorrected Toru May 07, 2017Jan 04, 2024 baka, bakamono, etymology, fool, intelligence, Sanskrit, stupid, tease, theories, wakamono Baka (Idiot) Today I would like to talk about the word “baka.” ばか “Baka” means a stupid thing/person or a person who Read More
CultureEssayEtymologyGamingIdiomJapanese traditionKanjiUncorrected Toru Aug 06, 2016Jan 06, 2024 chances, dice, etymology, gambling, idiom, Japanese, kanji, outcome, phrase, theories Ichi ka Bachi ka (One or Eight) Today, I’d like to talk about the Japanese idiom “ichi ka bachi ka.” 一か八か “Ichi” means “one,” “ka” means “or,” Read More