本末転倒 (ほんまつ てんとう, honmatsu tentou) is a famous 四字熟語 (four kanji expression) that describes the situation when primary objectives are sidelined by secondary objectives.Read More
Japanese Hubble Expression 手前味噌 (temae miso) – Meaning
手前味噌 (てまえみそ, temaemiso) is a highly advanced Japanese word that is used to humble oneself while boasting about something. It is usually used as “手前味噌だけど” or more politely “手前味噌{ですが/になりますが}”, meaning “It may sound a little boastful, but …”.Read More
Advanced Word “お家芸 (Oiegei)” Meaning “Excellent Skills”
お家芸 (おいえげい, oiegei) is an advanced Japanese word that means “(one’s) forte or adept skills”. It is often used to describe an organisation or country, e.g. anime, manga, and judo are Japan’s お家芸 (strong areas).Read More