ゴミ屋敷 (ごみやしき, Gomi Yashiki) means a hoarder’s house which is filled with an inordinate amount of rubbish. In contrast to English, Japanese has the word for the hoarder’s house, but not for the person (like “trash hoarder”).Read More
ふつつか者 (futsutsuka mono): Lovely Word to Humble Yourself
ふつつか者もの (ふつつかもの, futsutsuka mono) is an advanced Japanese word that means “a person who is a little immature, clumsy, goofy, and/or careless”. Usually, it is used to humble oneself (or one’s child), and not to describe others.Read More
役不足 (yaku busoku) Meaning Over- or Under-Qualified?
役不足 (yakubusoku) is one of the most misused Japanese words by native speakers. Let’s learn its correct meaning in this article!Read More
でかした (dekashita) Meaning “Well Done” in a Playful Tone
でかした (dekashita) is a somewhat old-fashioned expression that means “good job”, “great work, or “well done”. It contains a very light tone as described below, and is usually used when you praise someone younger than you. Read More
Meaning of Kaedama, Menkata and Barikata of Ramen Noodles
替え玉 (かえだま kaedama) means a second helping of ramen noodles. You can order めんかた (menkata) or バリカタ (barikata) to describe the toughness of the noodles.Read More