Category: Japan in a word

Japan in a word: Senri no michi… – Even a road of a thousand miles…

I recently learned the Japanese saying 'Even a road of thousand miles begins with a single step'. In Japanese it reads 'Senri no michi mo ippo kara/ 千里の道も一歩から。' I picked it up watching the dorama 'Massan' that is currently airing on NHK. We are currently in that time of year where everyone evaluates the past... Continue Reading →

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Japan in a word: ‘KY’ – ‘Unable to read the air’

I recently got the idea to do a series of posts titled 'Japan in a word'. Japanese language is fascinating and holds many clues to cultural phenomena. I found that Japanese is rich in very specific vocabulary, more so than other languages that I have studied. When Japanese students of English attempt to literally translate... Continue Reading →

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