Japanese is not like English—it does not have stress or emphasis that determines how to pronounce each word. Nor is it like Mandarin, as it does not have tones that denote meaning. But it's not a "flat" language either, which seems to be a common assumption and mistake even among tea...
ちょう (chō) replaceskudasaias “please”, different from thechōmeaning “very”. Make sure you’re letting your friends know you appreciate them! 「明日来てちょう」 Ashita kitechō Please come tomorrow 高なった (taka natta) You were looking for a certain trading card online, ...
But there’s another kanji character for しん, meaning “belief”, that is sometimes used for the word じしん; in these cases the word means “self-confidence” rather than “on one’s own initiative”. Context usually makes it clear which is meant. (Note: as we’ll see later in ...
After completing all the experiments, participants were individually asked by the experimenter to describe the meaning of the emoji strings they had created during the experiments. The experiment lasted from 30 to 60 min in total. Ethical considerations Participants were informed that the names of ...
In fact, learning kanji and vocabulary at the same time is crucial because kanji often implies meaning. Let’s look at the kanji for “day”: 日 (ひ). We can combine this kanji with others to create longer words. When we combine 日 with the kanji 今 (いま), which means “now,” ...
The term Mirume Kagubana is also a Japanese expression meaning "town gossip" or “loudmouthed busybody" of the neighborhood (aka 世間のうるさい耳目). Kongōgan Jizō (one of Six Jizō who protects those in the hell realm) is also shown holding a staff topped with a human head. In ...
Battersea Park– on the aptly names Cherry Tree Avenue Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park– The London Blossom Garden, opened in 2021 as a ‘living memorial’ to the Coronavirus pandemic with 33 blossom trees representing each London borough. Close to the Timber Lodge Café ...
Most of the younger generation of Japanese—mainly those born after 1980—often prefer to hear their names without the honorifics, giving a casual air even among people they don’t know that well. But as a student of Japanese, you really don’t want to assume this is the case. You need...
“The title translated Rain-Chief is read Okami in the original and is written with two ideograms, one meaning rain and the other chief or head. We are thus in possession of an easy key to understanding the meaning of the names of the two deities, just introduced. The gods of the Nibu...
It has recently come to my attention that certain Native american indian peoples receive what is called "18 Money" meaning upon turning 18 years old they receive $200,000usd for simply being alive. As a half black ethiopian I do not think this is fair, but I accept it. Is what it is...