つまらないものですが (tsumaranai mono desu ga) literally means “(this is) not interesting/exciting, but…” and is used when one gives a present to someone in a very humble way. Read More
“Gakkī Loss”: Meaning of ロス (“Loss”) in Japanese
Today, a lot of Japanese people were flabbergasted to hear the news that the Japanese actress Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣), a.k.a “Gakky”, and the Japanese singer Gen Hoshino (星野源), will tie the knot. This announcement has left a myriad of their fans speechless and “Gakky Loss” or “Hoshino Gen Loss”.Read More
50 Japanese Words and Idioms about Love & Relationship
This post introduces essential Japanese words related to love/romance. If you’re keen to talk about love and romance in Japanese, then this is a must-read!Read More
Japanese Phrases About Exams and Studies at School
This post explains Japanese words and idioms that are relatable for students! (e.g.)ヤマを張る (yama o haru), 一夜漬け (ichiya zuke), 語呂合わせ (goro awase)Read More
5 Meanings of 気 (ki) and 30 気-related Phrases/Idioms
This article explains the main concepts of 気 (ki): “Personality”, “Motivation”, “Interest”, “Care”, and “Feeling”, and Japanese idioms related to 気.Read More