This article explains the meanings and usages of a variety of 和製英語 (wasei-eigo), or “Japlish”, i.e., Japanese-made English!Read Definition
Seasonal Photos of the Japanese First Imperial Capital: “奈良 (Nara)”
In this article, I would like to share some of my pictures that I took in Nara when I used to live there. Located in the south of the Kansai region, 奈良 (Nara) is known for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, traditional temples/shrines, and, of course, endearing wild deer. The old capital of Japan shows different faces in every season, and I highly recommend you visit it on your next trip to Japan!Read Definition
“り” means “I got it” – 30 Enigmatic Abbreviations in Japanese
As you might know, Japanese people are lazy enough to abbreviate everything – we abbreviate “ice cream” as “ice (アイス)”, and “Brad Pitt” as “Brapi (ブラピ). This article introduces to you a plethora of abbreviated words and phrases in Japanese so that you won’t get confused by those cryptic expressions!Read Definition
11 Bizarre Japanese Slang Words Untranslatable Into English Words
This article introduces Japanese slang words that have weird and specific meanings! Since the slang words explained in this article are very “deep”, you’d astonish Japanese people using those words!Read Definition
「お茶を濁す」「その場しのぎの」「その場をやり過ごす」を英語で
「お茶を濁す」は「申し訳程度、その場しのぎの対応で誤魔化す」と「はっきりとした回答を避け、適当な事を言って誤魔化す」という二つの意味に分類できます。この記事では、これらの意味に対応する 英語 表現をいくつか紹介したいと思います。Read Definition
Yes, There’s a Word for It – 20 Japanese Expressions with Specific Meanings
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
Lost in Translation of 遠慮 (enryo) & 空気を読む (kuuki wo yomu)
This article introduces two essential Japanese words – 遠慮 (えんりょ) する and 空気を読む (くうきをよむ) – to help you understand the Japanese culture more!Read Definition
40 Synonyms of 多い (Many) in Japanese to Sound Like a Native Speaker
This article presents a comprehensive list of Japanese words (from basic to highly advanced) meaning “many”, with brief explanations and example sentences provided to each entry! Read Definition
ManyやMuchの類義語４０++を使いこなす
普段、英語で「沢山」や「多くの」という意味を表すときは “many”, “much”, “a lot of” 等がよく用いられますが、英語には他にも使えるフレーズが “山のように”あります。この記事では、そのような表現を一言を添えて紹介したいと思います。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