J-Word Play: September ’11
髪ãŒã„ã£ã±ã„ã‚る生ã物ã¯ä½•ã§ã—ょã†?
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The riddle asks, “What creature has a lot of hair?” Ok, so we’re thinking about hair words here. What we were looking for was 狼 (ãŠãŠã‹ã¿), wolf. This is because ãŠãŠ can be the reading for 多 (a lot) and 髪 (ã‹ã¿) means hair. So “a lot of hair.”
Big Apple is the opposite of Sone in ambience. With the lights up, it reminds me of my high school’s crappy Homecoming dances. Finished, sure, but the décor is, well, crowded. When you walk in on an evening with the lights dimmed, though, you don’t notice the décor. You notice the smoke, because smoke is…
As an ALT or CIR living in Japan, you should study Japanese. I know, crazy, right? Sounds like a reasonable assertion for some of us. The first time I wrote this article on my blog, I received some pretty strong reactions from the other side, so let me be clear about something first: though I…
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What is the JLPT? – The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT, 日本語能力試験) is a test of Japanese language ability designed for foreigners.  It tests primarily reading and listening skills.  It is a great way to motivate yourself to learn Japanese as well as a tool to measure your Japanese ability.  The certificate can also be…
When is Meat Day in Japan?
Taberu-rayu sauce has become quite popular, and you can find it in most supermarkets. Normal rayu is chilli-infused sesame oil, which you will find at most Chinese restaurants or where gyoza are sold. The new taberu-rayu, or edible chilli oil, has a similar oil base (but not as spicy) with herbs and spices added to it. Add some taberu-rayu to chopped vegetables to make a delicious, fresh sauce.