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20 “Untranslatable” Japanese Phrases with Specific Meanings

September 13, 2020

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 More

7 Funny Japanese Idioms Related to Numbers!

August 29, 2020

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 More

Eat Grass on the Road? Funny Japanese Idioms about Plants

August 29, 2020

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 More

Japanese Idiom はしごを外す Meaning “Removing The Ladder”

June 7, 2020

That feel when your crush says, "I love you", and after you elatedly confess your feelings, she/he continues, "I mean as a friend…"Read More

8 Funny and Cute Japanese Cat Idioms

June 3, 2020

If you’re a cat person who is learning Japanese, you may like Japanese cat idioms e.g. "Put on a Cat", "Cats and Rice Spatulas". Their meaning/usage explained.Read More

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