Category Archives: TODAY’S NEW WORD

J-POP (Japanese Pops) – SWIM by SIRUP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 Vowels Have Spiritual meanings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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