道 (Michi) with Profound Meanings in Japanese Culture
In addition to 鼻 & 花 (Hana), 道 (Michi) is among the Kanji characters we learn in early elementary grades when most students only know the word 道 means road. But 道/Michi, also pronounced...
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鼻 (Hana) vs. 花 (Hana) vs. 華 (Hana): Meaning in Japanese
When I hear はな or Hana (pronunciation), what comes to mind right away is these three Kanji characters, 鼻, 花, and 華, for we Japanese pronounce them the same way. While the first two...
Ohayo or Konnichiwa, Which Would Japanese Use?
As you know, Ohayo (おはよう: also spelled Ohayou) and Konnichiwa (こんにちわ) are commonly used Japanese phrases for greetings, respectively meaning Morning and Hello or Good Afternoon. While Konnichiwa is usable with anyone, only Ohayo...
How often do Japanese eat Sushi and Ramen?
Sushi (寿司) and Ramen (ラーメン) are Japanese foods well-known and loved by many overseas people, but how often do you think we eat each of the two dishes per month? How many times do...
Kushi Dango vs. Shoyu Dango vs. Mitarashi Dango Dumplings
Yesterday, I stopped by a 7-Eleven convenience store on the way home and bought this Kushi Dango (串団子) for 116 yen. The product has the name 串団子, but I found the Wagashi sweets inside...
Okashi vs. Okashii: The Difference in Meaning in Japanese
Okashi and Okashii sound almost the same. But what do you think about their meanings in Japanese? The former Okashi reminds me of two writings right away; お菓子 and をかし, and what I should...
Togarashi vs. Shichimi vs. Furikake vs. Wasabi
Togarashi (唐辛子), Shichimi (七味), Furikake (ふりかけ), and Wasabi (わさび) are all very familiar foods to us Japanese, and they usually refer to a different thing, though the first two are close. Togarashi and Shichimi...
Shincha (新茶): The Definition of “New Tea” in Japan
When I went shopping today, I came across this Shincha (新茶) PET bottle from Itoen (伊藤園) in the beverage aisle of a supermarket. As you might know, 新茶 (pronunciation) means new tea in Japanese,...
