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Mar 6, 2024

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Japanese Words that English Needs

Diane Neill Tincher

Komorebi—Another Japanese Word that English Needs

Because “sunlight filtering through trees” does not express the same feeling

Nov 12, 2021

Still pond with scattered fallen leaves floating. Old Japanese temple building on the right. Green, orange, and red maple leaves above. Bamboo in the background.

Nov 12, 2021

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Itadakimasu — a Japanese Expression of Gratitude

It’s more than just a before-meal word

Nov 19, 2021

Cute drawing of a little boy with hands folded in front of him before a typical Japanese meal featuring miso soup and rice. His mouth is open, saying, “Itadakimasu.”

Nov 19, 2021

Diane Neill Tincher

Kōyō — The Autumnal Japanese Word English Needs

“Leaves changing color” is more than just cumbersome

Nov 5, 2021

The 3 story pagoda at Kiyomizu Temple shining bright orange in the rays of the setting sun, surrounded by red maple leaves with blue sky behind.

Nov 5, 2021

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Yoroshiku-Onegaishimasu—Another Japanese Word that English Needs

“Please and thank you” is just not commonly used

Nov 25, 2021

Yoroshiku-Onegaishimasu—Another Japanese Word that English Needs

Nov 25, 2021

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Otsukaresama desu — A Japanese Expression of Appreciation that English Needs

An all-purpose word of thanks and respect

Dec 11, 2021

Illustration of a woman with mop and bucket, cleaning the floor. She is wearing a kerchief on her head with two light blue drops of sweat coming from her forehead, showing how hard she is working.

Dec 11, 2021

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