Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Keikou-gyugo” — Better the Beak of a Rooster Than the Rump of a Bull If you’re at a crossroads in life and you’re looking for direction, this week’s idiom…
Japanese Learning Apps: Trying Rosetta Stone Since I moved to Japan five years ago, my Japanese has been in decline. When…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Fuminfukyu” — Working Day and Night Sleep deprivation is no joke. The long-term effects of not getting enough shut-eye range from…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Jimonjitou” — Listen to Your Heart With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many of us have taken a step back to reevaluate…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Mikkatenka” — Today a King, Tomorrow Nothing This week’s yojijukugo is inspired by one of the most pivotal moments in Japanese history.…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Kanzenmuketsu” — Flawless Robert Schuller once said that it’s better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Yujufudan” — Indecisive Do you struggle to figure out what to have for lunch every day, or do…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Ikitougou” — Find a Kindred Spirit Have you ever met someone for the first time but felt like you’ve known them…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Jakuniku-kyoushoku” — Survival of the Fittest While the phrase “survival of the fittest” conjures up images of cutthroat competition and everyone…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Kimenbusshin” — Stern Face, Kind Heart Many of us ousted ogres from our apartment during Setsubun this week to ensure good…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Fuufu-enman” — Marital Bliss In Japan, January 31, Aisai no Hi (愛妻の日/Beloved Wife’s Day) is a special day for…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Zento-yoyo” — The Future Looks Bright The first round of university entrance exams kicks off with the national center test this…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Shinki-itten” — A Fresh Start It’s a new year and many of us have high hopes that 2021 will be…
New Year’s Resolutions: How to Learn Japanese in 2021 One of the pleasures (and pains) of living abroad is learning the language so that…
Weekly Japanese Idiom: “Karotousen” — Useless Things If you’ve ever needed to explain an albatross around your neck — especially something outdated…
