transition from prostitute to homosexual man. However, it cannot be ruled out that its origin was in how a family spoke of the bachelor uncle when homosexuality was a sin, a crime, or a disease. It can also be used to name a lesbian who is a mentor or protective of a homosexual man...
with the meaning of “to make one’s own pot break”. Replace pan or flowerpot for the word ass. We are faced with a fairly graphic and almost universal expression, in which the pot or the cauldron is related to the butt, as is the case with the Japanese wordOkamaor with the Portugu...
which are still practiced today. Japanese honorifics orkeishou(敬称) are suffixes added to a person’s last name. These honorifics define rank, familiarity, gender, and, in some cases, social class. How you address a neighbor differs
Anime is the Japanese word for “animation.” These days, it’s become a blanket term for any Japanese-made or influenced cartoon series or film. Anime has been around for decades with international hits like “Dragon Ball,”“Sailor Moon,” and “Naruto.” Its popularity is seeing a new ...
By hiding your real IP address and connecting you to a server in another country, you can watch all your favourite content from that location. For example, you could watch all the extra films and shows on American Netflix that are not usually accessible outside of the U.S. There is so...
How to Japanese Podcast – Episode 48 – The 1,000-yen Haircut and まとめる Posted onFebruary 11, 2024 On the podcast this month, I continued the conversation about value in Japan, specifically looking at the 1,000-yen men’s haircut, which I think is one of the worst values in Japa...
Snow Peak also adds “Must Have”and “Nice to Have” lists to help candidates decide if they are qualified for the role. For example, the brand prefers employees with experience using Shopify, working in outdoor and retail industry, and understanding Japanese language and culture....
Another honorific heavily used in anime and Japanese series, 先輩 is used to address a senior in your school, work, club or any other group you might belong to. For example, if you’re a sophomore, a freshman in your college is going to call you 先輩. Also, you won’t necessarily ne...
After I had left Japan I was a bit afraid that I might lose my Japanese, so I wanted to connect with Japanese people or at least people who’re interested in Japan. I found “worldfriends” to be a great resource for cultural exchange, finding language exchange partners, but also for da...
(LASA), elevated CRP levels were associated with development of frailty at 3-year follow-up [33]. Sarcopenia has been reported in almost 30% of Japanese RA patients [37]. While advanced age, BMI, elevated levels of CRP, and decreased bone mass were all related to frailty in this ...