For Muslims | Japanese Phrases to Avoid Pork

Hasan, a Muslim who has lived in Japan for over 15 years, taught us some Japanese phrases to help you avoid pork.You can read his interview article from the link below:An Interview with Hasan about Being Muslim and Food Situation in Japan  Key Phrases 「豚」(ぶた)(buta)“pork” *It is very important to memorize the kanji. Before you …

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Words Related to Hand -DAILY NIHONGO-

【手(て)】”TE” Meaning:  hand Usage:  「右手でお箸を、左手でお茶碗を持って。」(みぎてでおはしを、ひだりてでおちゃわんをもって。)(Migite de ohashi o, hidarite de ochawan o motte.)”Hold the chopsticks with your right hand and the (rice) bowl with your left.” Glossary: 【親指(おやゆび)】”OYAYUBI” Meaning: thumb Usage: 「準備が出来たら、親指を立てて合図して!」(じゅんびができたら、おやゆびをたててあいずして!)(Jumbi ga dekitara, oyayubi o tatete aizu shite!)“When you’re ready, give me the thumbs up signal!” Glossary: 【人差し指(ひとさしゆび)】”HITOSASHIYUBI” Meaning: index finger Usage: 「日本でも親指と人差し指でハートを作るポーズが流行ってるよ。」(にほんでもおやゆびとひとさしゆびではーとをつくるぽーずがはやってるよ。)(Nihon demo …

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1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 2

This article continues from “1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 1”. If you haven’t read it, go ahead and read that one first. Restaurants and Snacks Fujiya “Pekochan-yaki” (不二家 ペコちゃん焼き) The only store in Japan where you can buy cute Pekochan-yaki. There are always about ten different flavors available, and some are limited-time only—examples of flavors: …

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