July 2023
Akusuta [New Expression and Buzzword]
Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. アクスタAcrylic Stand Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 透明 とうめい transparent アクスタは写真やイラストを透明な板に印刷したものです。"Akusta"(Acrylic Stand) is a transparent board on which photos and illustrations are printed. 自立 じりつ […]
Kaeruka genshou [New Expression and Buzzword]
Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. 蛙化現象Frog phenomenon / ICK Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 好意 こうい affection 「蛙化現象」では、相手からの好意を受け取った瞬間に嫌悪感や拒絶感が湧き上がることがあります。In the context of "Kaeruka genshou"(Frog phenomenon), there are moments when a sense of […]
Fried Horse Mackerel in the Spotlight
Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) アジフライ アジフライ Fried horse mackerel 最近、アジフライがメディアに注目されています。Recently, fried horse mackerel has been gaining attention in the media. おかず おかず side dish アジフライは日本の家庭でよく食べられるおかずで、人気のある料理です。Fried horse mackerel […]
Office is closed during Japanese holidays in July 2021
Our office will be closed to celebrate Marine Day on July 22 and Health and Sports Day on July 23.During these dates we will not be able to reply to your messages. For lessons, this means the following:Private lessons will still be available, depending on the coaches’ schedule.Group lessons will not be provided. July 22nd […]
Collaboration Between Famous Paintings, Local Specialties, and Your Favorite Things
Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 推し おし Favorite 佐賀山佐賀市にある九州佐賀国際空港内に 「さが推しミュージアム」があります。There is a "Saga Oshi Museum" located in Kyushu Saga International Airport in Saga City, Saga Prefecture. 常設展示 じょうせつてんじ […]
Okini / Okira [New Expression and Buzzword]
Author: Natsuko Seki When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. オキニ / オキラFavorite / Disliked Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) お気に入り おきにいり favorite オキニはお気に入りを略した言葉です。“Okini” is a shortened word for “Okiniiri” (favorite). アイドル アイドル idol アイドルから気に入られているファンをオキニと呼びますFans who […]
The Cultural Agency’s Move to Kyoto – Soft Power Can Change the World?!
Author: Katsuyuki Hasegawa When reading on a smartphone, we recommend turning the screen to landscape mode. Warming up Audio Keywords and Summary Japanese Word Furigana English Word Example Sentence (Japanese & English) 振興 しんこう Promotion 文化庁は、文化芸術や国際文化交流の振興を担当しています。The Cultural Agency is responsible for promoting cultural arts and international cultural exchange. 東京 とうきょう Tokyo 3月に東京から京都へ移転しました。 The Cultural Agency […]