On Five English Idioms and Their Comparable Japanese Counterparts
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英語の慣用句を日本語で説明してみよう！
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The Emotional Weight of 'Furusato' What Does Our Ideal Hometown Look Like #173
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みなさんにとっての「故郷（ふるさと）」はどこですか？‘Furusato’ : I invite you to join me in exploring its profound meaning and the conditions that encapsulate its essence. Can you define your own "Furusato?"
Cycling Lingo 101: Essential Japanese Phrases for Bike Enthusiasts
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日本で自転車に乗る人が覚えるべき日本語１０１ Covering expressions for cycling actions, road and wind conditions, terrain types, directions, and group ride communications, it offers essential language tools for bike enthusiasts in Japan.
My Green Thumb Diaries From Gamer to Gardener #172
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家庭菜園という新しい趣味から学んだこととその記録。Hobbies certainly enrich our lives, don't they? Of course, it's cheaper and prettier to buy vegetables at the supermarket, but the joy of observing plant growth goes beyond that. Do any of you also have such calming hobbies?
The Concept of '縁(En)' in Japanese Culture #171
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教科書では見かけない’ご縁’という言葉の深い意味や使い方について探っていきます。Explore the fascinating concept of 'Goen' in this episode, a term deeply intertwined with Japanese culture and language, signifying destiny and life's coincidences. Learn how it's used to convey luck or tactfully dodge personal questions
Coworking Spaces in Japan: A New Way of Working as a Freelance #170
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コロナ前後の働き方とおうち大好きな私がコーワーキングスペースを利用する理由。Explore the shift from working at home to utilizing a coworking space, with insights on the benefits, challenges, and societal changes involved.
Lemonade Stands: A Cultural Analysis between Japan and the West #169
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どうして日本ではこどものレモネードスタンドがないのでしょうか？仮説を立ててみました。
Why are lemonade stands uncommon in Japan? Join me in unraveling this cultural anomaly and comparing it to the beloved tradition in the West.
Conquering Fear Over the Phone: My Japanese Adventure in Lodging Reservation
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日本語で電話する勇気がありますか？
このブログの読者であり、私の生徒さんでもあるペンギンサボテンさんが、ブログ記事を寄稿してくれました。（書いてくれました）ぜひ読んでみてください！
Three Routines for Living a Positive Life #168
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前向きな気持ちで生活するための3つのルーティン My three primary routines - sleep, eating, and exercise - which I uphold to sustain a positive outlook on life.
Understanding the nuances of "Take care" in Japanese
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「気をつけてね」と「気をつけてください」という日本語の表現について説明したいと思います。これらのフレーズは英語で「Take care」と訳されることが多いですが、実際には日本語で使われる場面が異なります。それでは、一緒に見ていきましょう！
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