What is the most popular type of fortune-telling in your country? Horoscopes? Tarot cards?In Japan, the ABO blood type fortune-telling system is very popular. I called it blood type “fortune-telling,” but it’s more like a statistic of personality by blood type. In conversation, someone might say, “What’s your blood type?” or “He’s type A, so …
【坊主（ぼうず）】”BŌZU” Meaning: buzz cut Usage: 「最近は坊主の子供を見なくなった。」（さいきんはぼうずのこどもをみなくなった。）(Saikin wa bōzu no kodomo o minakunatta.)”I don’t see kids with buzz cuts these days.” Glossary: 【ポニーテール（ぽにーてーる）】”PONĪ TĒRU” Meaning: ponytail Usage: 「夏は暑くてポニーテールばかりしてしまう。」（なつはあつくてぽにーてーるばかりしてしまう。）(Natsu wa atsukute ponītēru bakari shtiesimau.)“It’s too hot in the summer, so I only have my hair in a ponytail.” Glossary: 【三つ編み（みつあみ）】”MITSUAMI” Meaning: 3-strand braid/plait Usage: 「三つ編みがしたいので、髪を伸ばしています。」（みつあみがしたいので、かみをのばしています。）(Mitsu-ami ga shitai …
This article continues from Japanese Wedding Guide for Guests | Part-1 and Part-2. In Part-1, we write about the different types of weddings in Japan, and what to prepare. In Part-2, we feature what to wear for a wedding ceremony. If you haven’t read it yet, read Part-1 and Part-2 first. Before the wedding begins …
In Japan, movies are released with their unique Japanese titles, called “邦題 (ほうだい / hōdai)”. Rather than translating the title directly into Japanese, the marketing people at Japanese film distribution companies give it a title that is easy to hook people. For this reason, when you talk about movies with Japanese people, they often have …
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【お父さん（おとうさん）】”OTŌSAN” Meaning: father Usage: 「お父さんの車を借りたよ。」（おとうさんのくるまをかりたよ。）(Otōsan no kuruma o karitayo.)”I borrowed my dad’s car.” Glossary: 【お母さん（おかあさん）】”OKĀSAN” Meaning: mother Usage: 「お母さんの会社に忘れ物を届けに行く。」（おかあさんのかいしゃにわすれものをとどけにいく。）(Okāsan no kaisha ni wasuremono o todoke ni iku.)“I go to my mom’s office to deliver something she has left at home.” Glossary: 【お兄ちゃん（おにいちゃん）】”ONĪCHAN” Meaning: older brother Usage: 「お兄ちゃんと一緒に買い物をするのが好き。」（おにいちゃんといっしょにかいものをするのがすき。）(OnĪchan to issho ni kaimono o suru noga suki.)“I …
This article continues from Japanese Wedding Guide for Guests | Part-1”. In Part-1, we write about the different types of weddings in Japan and what to prepare for a wedding ceremony. If you haven’t read it yet, read Part-1 first. What to wear for a wedding ceremony and reception For men Suits Wear a black …