Exploring Japanese names that mean ‘angel’ shows us a deep cultural appreciation for spiritual qualities. Take ‘Tenshi’, which means angel. It stands for purity and guidance, qualities highly valued in Japanese culture. These names are more than just tags; they carry hopes for the bearer to...
First of all, though the book is set in post-WWII Japan, the book focuses on a coming-of-age story of a middle-grade boy who is unusual for many reasons. His mother comes from a Samurai aristocratic background but married a Korean. Then got divorced! That is very unusual for this ...
I want to look, but I feel left out. I’m even a little jealous of the fans who get to interact with her on Twitter. Hoo boy .. I am embarrassed that I could have atwingeof jealous feelings. (Denny smacks own head.) Why on Earth should I be? She is the star, I’m just a...
Towa scolds the boy for hurting his sister and states that he would regret letting go of her hand later. Back at the Corpse-Dealer's home, a disgusted Moroha is cleaning while complaining that she is suited to much better jobs. Takechiyo scolds her that it is the least she can do ...
イケメン (ikemen) comes fromiketeru(cool) andmen(face). It means a pretty boy, a guy with a nice face. 「いい性格よりイケメンが好き」 Ii seikaku yoriikemenga suki Rather than a good personality I like hot guys 半端ない(hanpa nai) means “wild!” Just like in English, you can...
That didn’t help. The next thing I tried to do was see if I could pick out some of the character’s names from the japanese audio. I knew I was pretty much taking on an impossible task there, but, if they tagged any of the names with an honorary whatever, as they so often do...
Inexplicably, a boy finds himself employed at a bookstore in…ahem…Heaven. He’s assumed the role of substitute manager, and he’s got a new coworker with an intriguing past herself. What are they doing there? How did they get there? Are they dead? Don’t you just need to find ...
The 'danshi' part means boy/boys or man/men. (Alternate: 草食男 (そうしょくおとこ) soushoku otoko) The 'soushoku' part has sometimes been translated as 'vegetarian', but the more accurate meaning would be 'herbivore'. Here are some herbivores in the animal kingdom: ...
Especially Ut Opia looks more like a boyband trying to look tough...with a pudgy member to keep the special snowflakes diversity-happy. Don't you see the creepers that the vocalist is wearing? This is pure VK here! lol I just got those names from some VK blogs and searched for some...
This popular practice was probably the origin of Tanuki okinomo 置物 (decorative carvings) known as Sake Kai Kozō no Tanuki 酒買い小僧の狸 [lit. = Tanuki as youthful Buddhist acolyte, or errand boy, procuring sake]. Additionally, the Nada brewers began to spread the story that delicious ...