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About mkchatinjapanese

I am a native Japanese who teaches Japanese to non-Japanese speaker as a private tutor. Teach from a beginner to Intermediate level. location in London.

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

Posted on March 7, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 勝って兜の緒を締めよ　katte kabuto no o wo shime yo katsu – to win kabuto – a samurai helmet o … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged don't let your guard down after a victory, Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, tighten the strings of your helmet after winning | Leave a comment

A Japanese Old Traditional Children Game – Daruma san ga koron da

Posted on January 22, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

Do you know a Japanese old traditional children’s game called “Daruma san ga goron da”? I used to do this game when I was a child, in fact, most Japanese people do this game. Many years ago, originally, a devil … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged Japanese games, Japanese traditional games | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi

Posted on January 22, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 稼ぐに追いつく貧乏なし　Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi kasegu – to earn oitsuku – to catch up binbo – poor … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kasegu ni oitsuku binbo nashi, Keep your shop and then your shop keep you, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Lesson II by Bullet Train （超特急）

Posted on January 12, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

Lesson II Hi all, J-pop time! It has been long time since I post. Recently I came across this talented young Japanese boy’s band. .Bullet Train are a Japanese boy band formed on December 25, 2011, under Stardust Promotion. The … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Chotokkyu, City pop, J-pop, Japanese entertainament, Love song, Takuya Kusakawa | Leave a comment

Japanese Vowels Have Spiritual meanings

Posted on January 12, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

Japanese Vowels A,. I, U, E, O あ、い、う、え、お。 Japanese vowels such as A, I,U,E,O is said to be a soul of languages/power of languages, and therefore is a soul of sounds. Japanese characters are combination of a vowel and a consonant. For example Ka … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Hiragana, Japanese, Japanese vowels, Katakana, Language | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kaeru no tsura no mizu

Posted on December 8, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 蛙の面に水　Keru no tsura ni mizu kaeru – a frog tsura – a face Mizu – water It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, It's like water off a duck's back, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kaeru no tsura ni mizu, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

While Saying Things Do Not Like Flips A Table Over

Posted on August 24, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, there was a flipping a table over event at Yaba town in Iwate on 19th. There were 22 people from age of 3 to 73 participated. On the plate on top of a small table, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Kai inu ni te wo kamareru

Posted on August 17, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 飼い犬に手をかまれる　Kai inu ni te wo kamareru kai inu – a dog you keep te – hands Kamareru … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Bite the hand that heeds you., Idiom, It's good for neither this nor that, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kai inu ni te wo kamareru, Kotowaza | Leave a comment

Spirited Away – A Play Will be Performed in London Next Year!

Posted on August 12, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

The anime film “Spirited Away” directed by Hayao Miyazaki is very popular worldwide. The story is about a girl who goes through various experiences and grows in a mysterious world where many gods live. It was a first play to … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, Japanese Kanji, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged A play in London, Anime films, Spirited Away | Leave a comment

Issues A Special Permission to Foreign Children Who Have No Permission to Stay in Japan

Posted on August 10, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

This June, a low for a refugee has been changed. In case of a foreigner who submitted their application as a refugee more than three times, there is a possibility that they would be sent back to their own county … Continue reading →

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Insect Division Established at Tamura City, Fukushima Pref – A Manager 「Kabuton」

Posted on July 14, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

*Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Japanese horned beetle, or kabutomushi (カブトムシ, lit. ‘Kabuto insect) According to News Web Easy, In Matura City, Fukushima, Japan, there is a Mushi Mushi Land where visitors enjoy touching insects such as a Japanese horned beetle. The Tamura city … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged Japanese horned beetle, Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Kamutomushi, Tamura city Fukushima | Leave a comment

JAPAN DAY – SUMMER FESTIVAL

Posted on July 12, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

1st July I held the Japan Day. It was my first event that I organized. We had a calligraphy, Origami, Bon odori, Tanzaku, Japanese Drum and Japanese songs. I served a Japanese chicken curry too. There were many people turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese J-POP, Japanese Kanji, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Oya no kokoro ko shirazu

Posted on June 25, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 親の心、子知らず　Oya no kokoro ko shirazu Oya – parents kokoro – feeling, a heart ko – children Children … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, Japanese Sayings/Phrases, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Idiom, It's good for neither this nor that, JAPANESE CONVERSATION 日本語会話, Japanese proverb, Japanese saying/Phrases, Japanese wisdom, Kotowaza, Oya no kokoro ko shirazu | Leave a comment

Watch Out of A Scammer At A Temple In Kyoto 「I will take photos for you」

Posted on June 25, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, Many people pay a visit to a Nanzenji in Kyoto because of its attractive brick arch and an important cultural property. According to the temple there were two incidents which a man offered to take … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged A scammer at a temple, Kyoto, Nanzenji | Leave a comment

Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Obi ni mijikashi Tasuki ni nagashi

Posted on May 10, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

It is just like English sayings and phrases, there are Japanese sayings and phrases as well. It is called [kotowaza ことわざ]. Today’s kotowaza 帯に短し、たすきに長し　Obini mijikashi Tasuki ni nagashi Obi – a belt for kimono Tasuki – a string that use … Continue reading →

The Children Enjoy The Shobuyu On The Children’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, 5th of May is the Children’s Day. From long time ago there is a custom of having a shobuyu (しょうぶ湯）, in which there are Iris’s leaves. On the 1st, a kindergarten at Tokushima Prefecture held … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged 5th of May, Iris, Koinobori, Shobuyu, The children's Day | Leave a comment

Sunday J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Lonely Boy by Ayumu Imazu

Posted on April 30, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

Lonely Boy The Sunday J-pop time! It has been long time since I post. Recently I came across this talented young Japanese boy. He gave me a shock. His voice, his dance, his R&B style, I am sure he can … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese J-POP, Japanese Language, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged Ayumu Imazu, City pop, J-pop, Lonely boy, Love | Leave a comment

American High School Students – A Quiz Competition about Japan

Posted on April 19, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, in USA, a quiz competition was held where american high school students, who are studying Japanese, participates. Approximately 160 high school students from 24 high schools answered to the questions about Japanese cultures and histories. … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged A quiz competition about Japan, American high school students in USA, Japanese culture and history, Japanese saying | Leave a comment

A Book Report (Essay) 「A Essay written by AI Not Acceptable」To Change A Rule of A Contest

Posted on March 31, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, a book report /an essay of a book is the essay of someone’s thoughts after having read a book. The contest of an essay written by the children from primary schools up to high schools … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, JAPANESE FOOD, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY, TODAY'S NEW WORD | Tagged A book report, A contest, A report written by AI, ai, an essay of a book, Chnge a rule of a contest, The contest of an essay | Leave a comment

Cherry Blossoms – Sakura. Why Does It Fall So Quickly?

Posted on March 22, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

Now is the time for cherry blossoms viewing. Why do Japanese hold a cherry blossoms viewing? First of all, I must explain why they call cherry blossoms as [Sakura]. Japanese people expressed “Happiness” as “Sachi 幸”. Therefore Sa of Sakura … Continue reading →

Posted in A Japanese Slang, Japanese custom, JAPANESE EVENTS, Japanese Language, JAPANESE LIFE, JAPANESE SOCIETY | Tagged Cherry Blossoms, Happiness, Sa no kami, Sachi, Sakura | Leave a comment

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