風鈴-Furin
07/28/2021
Culture
Hi, there. Today, I’m going to introduce some traditional ways of surviving hot summer.
Currently, we can view many 風鈴 (Furin) in Dazaifu Tenmangu which is one of the most famous shrines in Fukuoka.
Furin is a windchime that uses a small bell made of glass or metal. We have a custom of hanging it under the eave in summer. When wind blows, it makes a beautiful and comforting sound…
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Today’s Japanese word ：’ぜひ’
07/21/2021
Vocabulary
Hello. Today’s Japanese word is “zehi”.
We have all made requests or expressed our wishes to others. You can use “zehi” for emphasis.
Example:
1．ぜひ、今度うちへあそびに来てください！
By all means, please come to my house!
2．A: コンサートのチケットが2枚あります。一緒に行きませんか。
I have two concert tickets. Shall we go together?
B: はい、ぜひ一緒に行きたいです。
Yes, I would really love to go together!
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七夕会
07/15/2021
Culture
Do you know the "Legend of the Star"?
This is a story about two deities who are allowed to meet only once a year.
It's well known in some Asian countries, and people hold various events celebrating the story.
(If you want to know more about the story, please search the topic on internet or in books.)
In Japan, the celebration is called 七夕(たなばた)（Tanabata） and held on July 7th (i…
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Today’s Japanese Phrase: ‘かっこいい’
07/09/2021
Vocabulary
Hello, today's Japanese word is "かっこいい（kakkoī)".
You can use this word whenever you want to say "cool!"
Let's check the first sample conversation.
A: わあ、あなたの新(あたら)しい髪型(かみがた)、かっこいいね！
Wow, your new hairstyle is really cool!
B: ありがとう。
Thanks.
In another situation, you can use "かっこいい" to describe handsome, good-looking people.
In fact, "ハンサム" is a transl…
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