In Japanese, there are a plethora of words that have very specific meanings. This article introduces such words and expressions that are difficult to express concisely in English!Read Definition
7 Funny Japanese Idioms Related to Numbers!
This article introduces various Japanese idioms containing number(s)! (e.g) 五十歩百歩 (50 steps, 100 steps), 一か八か (one or eight), 嘘八百 (800 lies)Read Definition
7 Funny Japanese Idioms Related to Plants
This post introduces a variety of interesting Japanese idioms that are related to plants! (e.g., 高嶺の花(たかねのはな), ゴマをする, 花を持たせる (はなをもたせる)Read Definition
はしごを外す (hashigo wo hazusu): Idiom Meaning Unexpected “Betrayal”
That feeling when your crush says, “I love you”, but after you elatedly confess your feelings, she/he continues, “I mean as a friend…”Read Definition
後の祭り (atonomatsuri): ‘Post-Festival’ Means ‘Too late’ in Japanese Idiom
後の祭り (あとのまつり, ato no matsuri) is an idiomatic expression that literally means ‘post-festival’. Figuratively, it indicates that it is no use regretting the past; you can’t enjoy food stalls and live music after a festival is over*. Read Definition
三日坊主 (mikkabouzu) ‘Three-Day Monk’ in Japanese Idiom
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猫の手も借りたい: Japanese Idiom ‘Want to Borrow Cat’s Hand’
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猫も杓子も: Japanese Idiom ‘Cats and Rice Spatulas’
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Why “The moon is beautiful” Could Mean “I love You” in Japanese
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閑古鳥が鳴く(kankodoriganaku): A Cuckoo Sings in an Empty Place
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