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Shikeru (時化る - Stormy Sea)
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Shikeru
The Japanese term 'shikeru' (時化る) means that a storm makes the rough sea or the rough sea brings a poor haul.
'...
Shikeru (時化る - Stormy Sea)
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Shikeru
The Japanese term 'shikeru' (時化る) means that a storm makes the rough sea or the rough sea brings a poor haul.
'...
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Akubi wo Kamikorosu (あくびを噛み殺す - Suppressing a Yawn)
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Akubi wo Kamikorosu
It is not good to yawn when someone is talking about important things.
If you want to yawn in such a case, you ...
Akubi wo Kamikorosu (あくびを噛み殺す - Suppressing a Yawn)
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Akubi wo Kamikorosu
It is not good to yawn when someone is talking about important things.
If you want to yawn in such a case, you ...
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JIS Standards
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JIS Standards
In Japan, there are national standards called JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).
When referring to JIS, we often sa...
JIS Standards
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JIS Standards
In Japan, there are national standards called JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards).
When referring to JIS, we often sa...
Toru
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Hakaba made Motteiku (墓場まで持っていく - Taking Something to One's Grave)
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Hakaba made Motteiku
Do you have a serious secret that you cannot talk to anyone?
Such a deep secret is sometimes described as '...
Hakaba made Motteiku (墓場まで持っていく - Taking Something to One's Grave)
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Hakaba made Motteiku
Do you have a serious secret that you cannot talk to anyone?
Such a deep secret is sometimes described as '...
Toru
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Shaka ni Seppō (釈迦に説法 - Preaching to the Choir)
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Shaka ni Seppō
I noticed that some presenters used the Japanese phrase 'shaka ni seppō' (釈迦に説法) in an academic conference I pa...
Shaka ni Seppō (釈迦に説法 - Preaching to the Choir)
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Shaka ni Seppō
I noticed that some presenters used the Japanese phrase 'shaka ni seppō' (釈迦に説法) in an academic conference I pa...
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Harebutai (晴れ舞台 - Big Moment)
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Harebutai
In most cases, everyone will have several 'harebutai' (晴れ舞台) in his/her life.
'Hare' (晴れ) usually means &...
Harebutai (晴れ舞台 - Big Moment)
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Harebutai
In most cases, everyone will have several 'harebutai' (晴れ舞台) in his/her life.
'Hare' (晴れ) usually means &...
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Jinkō Chinō (人工知能 - Artificial Intelligence)
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Jinkō Chinō
'Jinkō Chinō' (人工知能) is one of the major themes of the academic conference I am participating in.
Since 'ji...
Jinkō Chinō (人工知能 - Artificial Intelligence)
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Jinkō Chinō
'Jinkō Chinō' (人工知能) is one of the major themes of the academic conference I am participating in.
Since 'ji...
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Kibisu wo Kaesu (踵を返す - Returning Back)
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Kibisu wo Kaesu
When I read a Japanese novel, I found that the idiom 'kibisu wo kaesu' (踵を返す) appears repeatedly.
踵 (meanin...
Kibisu wo Kaesu (踵を返す - Returning Back)
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Kibisu wo Kaesu
When I read a Japanese novel, I found that the idiom 'kibisu wo kaesu' (踵を返す) appears repeatedly.
踵 (meanin...
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The Readings of 博士
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The Readings of 博士
I have a 博士 degree in engineering.
博士 means "Doctor," "Doctor of Philosophy," or " know...
The Readings of 博士
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The Readings of 博士
I have a 博士 degree in engineering.
博士 means "Doctor," "Doctor of Philosophy," or " know...
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Furyō (不良 - Rogue/Hood)
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Furyō
Many 'furyō' (不良) live in my hometown.
'Fu' (不) is a negative prefix and 'ryō' (良) means "good,&...
Furyō (不良 - Rogue/Hood)
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Furyō
Many 'furyō' (不良) live in my hometown.
'Fu' (不) is a negative prefix and 'ryō' (良) means "good,&...
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Entenka (炎天下 - Under the Hot Sun)
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Entenka
In summer, you can hear the word 'entenka' (炎天下) on Japanese TV news.
Since 'en' (炎) means "fire/blaze...
Entenka (炎天下 - Under the Hot Sun)
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Entenka
In summer, you can hear the word 'entenka' (炎天下) on Japanese TV news.
Since 'en' (炎) means "fire/blaze...
Toru
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Ikasama (イカサマ - Cheating/Fraud)
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Ikasama
Cheating in gambling and a fraudulent practice are called 'ikasama' (イカサマ) in Japanese.
'Ikasama' can be wr...
Ikasama (イカサマ - Cheating/Fraud)
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Ikasama
Cheating in gambling and a fraudulent practice are called 'ikasama' (イカサマ) in Japanese.
'Ikasama' can be wr...
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Cold Summer
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Cold Summer
In Japan, most days of July in this year were rainy.
Especially in Tokyo, the sunshine duration per day has been less t...
Cold Summer
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Cold Summer
In Japan, most days of July in this year were rainy.
Especially in Tokyo, the sunshine duration per day has been less t...
Toru
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Namaiki (生意気 - Impudent/Insolent)
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Namaiki
Previously, I introduced the term 'sharakusai' (しゃらくさい), which means "impudent" or "insolent."
...
Namaiki (生意気 - Impudent/Insolent)
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Namaiki
Previously, I introduced the term 'sharakusai' (しゃらくさい), which means "impudent" or "insolent."
...
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Jiji Kokkoku (時々刻々 - Every Moment)
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Jiji Kokkoku
Things vary by 'jiji kokkoku' (時々刻々).
'Ji' (時) means "time" or "hour," 'koku...
Jiji Kokkoku (時々刻々 - Every Moment)
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Jiji Kokkoku
Things vary by 'jiji kokkoku' (時々刻々).
'Ji' (時) means "time" or "hour," 'koku...
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The Obligation of Paid Leave
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The Obligation of Paid Leave
Paid leave has been made obligatory since April 1st, 2019.
To be specific, the law is that employers m...
The Obligation of Paid Leave
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The Obligation of Paid Leave
Paid leave has been made obligatory since April 1st, 2019.
To be specific, the law is that employers m...
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18782 + 18782
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18782 + 18782
Today, I will give you the last quiz about digits.
"18782" -- do you know that these numbers mean?
"...
18782 + 18782
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18782 + 18782
Today, I will give you the last quiz about digits.
"18782" -- do you know that these numbers mean?
"...
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931 and 201
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931 and 201
I will continue to give you a quiz about digits.
"931" and "201" -- do you know what these numbers ...
931 and 201
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931 and 201
I will continue to give you a quiz about digits.
"931" and "201" -- do you know what these numbers ...
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1122 and 2525
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1122 and 2525
I will continue to give you a quiz about digits for only a few days.
"1122" and "2255" -- do you ...
1122 and 2525
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1122 and 2525
I will continue to give you a quiz about digits for only a few days.
"1122" and "2255" -- do you ...
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