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Akemi Tanahashi
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Dec 1, 2013
Jitsu-wa, kacho-ni chui-sarechatta-n-da
Today we will introduce the two adverbs u5b9fuff08u3058u3064uff09u306f and u5b9fu969b uff08u3058u3063u3055u3044uff09u306f. u5b9fu306f translates as 'in fact,' 'as a matter of fact' or 'actually' and is used when the speaker discloses the truth or reveals a fact that is unexpected.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Nov 24, 2013
Genchi-no hōritsu-ni motozuite susumenakerebanarimasen.
Today we introduce the proper use of two compound particles u306bu3082u3068u3065u3044u3066 and u3092u3082u3068u306b. Xu306bu3082u3068u3065u3044u3066Y means Y being based on X, and is used in formal or written language. X is usually a noun such as an information source, fact, rule or experience.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Nov 17, 2013
Kōkōsei-wa nete-iru furi-wo shite-ita-noyo
Today, we introduce the proper use of u3075u308au3092u3059u308b and u307eu306du3092u3059u308b, which show action. u3075u308au3092u3059u308b means to pretend to do, affect or feign, and expresses that someone shows an attitude or action that is different from the truth intentionally.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Nov 3, 2013
Kore, hon-ni kaite-aru toori-ni tsukutta-n-da-kedo
Kore, hon-ni kaite-aru toori-ni tsukutta-n-da-kedo. (I cooked it as it was written in the book.)
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Oct 27, 2013
Saikin-no shinnyū-shain-wa amaete-imasu-ne
Section chief Mr. Okubo and division head Ms. Yamani are talking about the new employees.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Oct 20, 2013
Taichō, daijōbu na-no?
Today, we will introduce the proper use of u3060u3044u3058u3087u3046u3076, which is frequently heard in daily conversation. u3060u3044u3058u3087u3046u3076 means 'all right' or 'no problem,' and is used to express one's physical and mental condition. u3060u3044u3058u3087 u3046u3076 can be used to express the condition of things such as machines, buildings or the weather.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Oct 13, 2013
How to say what you really want someone to do
Today, we will introduce the proper use of (verb)uff0bu3066u307bu3057u3044, which is used for informal requests or wishes.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Oct 6, 2013
Ki: more than a feeling
The word u6c17uff08u304duff09has many meanings, such as 'mind,' 'mood' and 'feeling,' and there are a lot of expressions that use u6c17. Today, we will introduce the proper uses of u6c17u306bu3059u308b and u6c17u306bu306au308b, which are heard in daily conversation.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Sep 29, 2013
Geragera waratte, urusai-yo
In this lesson, we introduce vocabulary to express various kinds of laughter, smiles, giggles and so on.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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