Category Archives: Japanese Language

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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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A Boat On Which People Who Dressed Up Like Hina Dolls Goes On A River

Posted on March 16, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, there is a town looks like Edo era at Sawara distric in Katori city, Chiba. On 12th, there was an event for Hina festival at the Ono River which runs through the town. About 60 … Continue reading →

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Japanese Sayings/Phrases/Proverb・ – Kotowaza [ことわざ] – Oni no me nimo namida

Posted on March 14, 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 鬼の目にも涙　Oni no me nimo naamida Oni – a deman Namida – tears Even the hard-hearted can be … Continue reading →

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J-POP (Japanese Pops) – Melody by 8loom

Posted on March 9, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

Melody Long time! Today’s song is called [Melody] by 8loom. 8loom is a fictional J-pop boy band. The members of 8LOOM are played by Fumiya Takahashi, Ryubi Miyase, Keito Tsuna, Rintaro Hachimura, Shuto Mori, NOA, and Koki Yamashita. The talented members … Continue reading →

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Akita Pref – An Event Held – Get A White Cabbage Under Snow

Posted on March 9, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

According to News Web Easy, on the 5th there was the event held at the field in Akita Honjyo City, where about 250 people gathered to get white cabbages under the snow. Although the white cabbages became big enough to … Continue reading →

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Japanese Kanji – False

Posted on February 16, 2023 by mkchatinjapanese

When you look at a Japanese kanji, first comes to your mind is probably how complected it looks . But do you know that it has meanings. Today I show you one of Japanese Kanji. FALSE 偽 What do you … Continue reading →

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