Meaning of 正義マン (“justice man”) in Japanese, and its relation to Japan’s new controversial tax system (which triggers “eat-in tax evasion”) explained
自粛警察 (jishuku keisatsu): “COVID Self-Restraint Police” in Japan
Recently, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Japanese slang term has been coined called “自粛警察 (じしゅくけいさつ, jishuku keisatsu)”, which literally means “self-restraint police”. This post explains what it exactly means and also what 自粛 (jishuku) refers to during the pandemic in Japan.Read More
How to Memorise Japanese Kanji Efficiently with Radicals
This article explains with examples how radicals of Japanese kanji characters can help you memorise their meanings and pronunciations efficiently!Read More
Success Story of Ichiro: What He Means to Japanese Baseball Fans
For many Japanese people, including myself, Ichiro is more than just an athlete — he is admired as a paragon of perseverance and charisma, as a man who always strives to unflinchingly pursue what most people deem impossible.Read More
“The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?” Could Mean “I love You” in Japanese
月が綺麗ですね (tsukiga kirei desune) literarily means ‘The moon is beautiful, isn’t it?’ in Japanese. Surprisingly, however, it could also contain the hidden meaning — ‘I love you’.Read More