Category Archives: A Japanese Slang

Yamaguchi Japan – Make a goldfish lantern for Obon festival

Posted on July 1, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, Yanai city, Yamaguchi, Japan they are making a goldfish shaped lantern. Every year in August, approximately 2500 goldfish lanterns are displayed in the city during the Obon season. Elder people are making those lanterns. The … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Nagagutsu March]

Posted on June 11, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

Introducing a children song for a rainy day Continue reading →

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J-POP (Japanese Pops) – SWIM by SIRUP

Posted on June 10, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

SWIM Hi all, J-pop time! Let me introduce this young man. SIRUP (シラップ) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. He used to work under the name KYOtaro. I am sure you feel good after listening the song! Lyrics (translated) Let me show you … Continue reading →

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Dogo Onsen – To Prepare for Summer. Put bamboo Blinds.

Posted on June 10, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, Dogo onsen, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan is historical famous hot spring. At Dogo Onsen they put bamboo blinds outside of the windows. The blinds (sudare) made of straw/grass called ashi. Putting Sudare stop from strong sunlight … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] -Kaho wa nete mate

Posted on June 4, 2025 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 果報は寝て待て。Good things come to those who wait/sleep and wait for good luck. KAHO – luck, good fortune, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] -Kabe ni mimi ari, shoji ni me ari

Posted on April 7, 2025 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 壁に耳あり商事に目あり。Walls have ears KABE – WALL SHOUJI – A PAPER SCREEN Original There might be people who … Continue reading →

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J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Catagorize by Retroriron

Posted on April 3, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

Catagorize Hi all, J-pop time! It has been too long long time since I post. I moved into a new place and enjoy every minute being here. Recently I came across this talented Hip Hop young Japanese band, Retroriron is … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Posted on January 11, 2025 by mkchatinjapanese

お雑煮/Ozoni In Japan, a new year is just like X’mas. Spending times with families and friends. During the new year Japanese eat Ozoni. There are various way to make, it all depends on regions. Why do Japanese eat Ozoni for … Continue reading →

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J-POP (Japanese Pops) – BLUE by 3House

Posted on September 22, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

Blue Hi all, J-pop time! It has been too long long time since I post. I moved into a new place and enjoy every minute being here. Recently I came across this talented Hip Hop young Japanese performer, 3Houes. He … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 11, 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 河童の川流れ　Kappa no kawa nagare /Even a Kappa can drown A kappa —also known as kawatarō, komahiki, with … Continue reading →

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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 [Tanabata]

Posted on July 7, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

Introducing a children song for a rainy day Continue reading →

The Children decorate for Tanabata at Wakayama Station

Posted on July 7, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

7th of July is Tanabata in Japan. There is a custom that Japanese writes their wishes on a colorful piece of paper and attach it to a bamboo tree. On the 3rd of July, at Wakayama Station there were about … Continue reading →

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J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Do Well by Sirup

Posted on March 7, 2024 by mkchatinjapanese

Do Well Hi all, J-pop time! It has been long long time since I post. I have been stressful and hectic. Selling and buying properties in UK is the second stressful process. Listening to music is the one of things … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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