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Japanese Has a Word for People Who Can't Drink Hot Tea. It Translates to Cat Tongue. Survival ▶

Japanese Has a Word for People Who Can't Drink Hot Tea. It Translates to Cat Tongue.

nekojita nan desu · I can't handle hot food or drinks

word-origin #japanesewords

The Shaking Stops. The Word Every Announcement Says Next Isn't 地震. Survival ▶

The Shaking Stops. The Word Every Announcement Says Next Isn't 地震.

yoshin · aftershock

Listening Recognition #japanesewords

They Just Lost. Now They Are on Their Knees Filling Their Bags With Dirt. Intermediate ▶

They Just Lost. Now They Are on Their Knees Filling Their Bags With Dirt.

isshoukenmei · with everything you have

cultural-explainer #japanesewords

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'. Survival ▶

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'.

kirei · beautiful / pretty (also: clean)

word-of-the-day #japanesewords

The Color That Tells You Hot or Cold on a Japanese Vending Machine Intermediate ▶

The Color That Tells You Hot or Cold on a Japanese Vending Machine

tsumetai / atatakai · cold / warm

Cultural Wedge #japanesewords

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