Today, I overheard a simple conversation that has stayed with me all day. A man, probably in his 60s, was on the phone with a gas company, arranging for a stove repair at his parents’ home. He was calling on behalf of his elderly mother who lives alone and is hard of hearing, asking the […]
Today, starting from the morning, I was greeted by so many different people. Everyone was a complete stranger. When I was a child, greeting people in the neighborhood was just a normal part of life, but as an adult, it’s pretty rare to exchange greetings with people you don’t know. I’m not sure why, but
When it comes to Japanese grammar, it might sound a bit difficult at first, but it actually has a very simple and fascinating structure. A great example of this is the classic duo: Taigen (substantives/nouns) and Yougen (predicative words/verbs and adjectives). Here is a quick and easy breakdown: When you look at it this way,
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Japan is now in a wonderful season where grapes and pears are so delicious. Savoring juicy, sweet fruits is one of the best pleasures of this time of year. To accompany your autumn tea time or your cozy moments relaxing at home, why not enjoy some delicious fruit while watching the Japanese videos I created?
On a rainy and slightly chilly day, I received a wonderful sharing from someone—this lovely plant with its vibrant orange husks. Just looking at it and wondering, “This is a hoozuki, right?” instantly brightened up my gloomy, rainy-day mood, which is just magical. As soon as I decorated my entryway with it, I felt so
I want to write a blog post about self-efficacy. After all, you have to believe in yourself, don’t you? “I can do this.” That ability to truly believe in yourself is sometimes called “self-efficacy” in psychology. But leaving difficult words aside, I think what matters most at the end of the day is simply believing
Let’s write a blog post. Have you ever heard the word “corpus”? It sounds a bit difficult, but in a word, it’s like a “treasure chest of words”—a database containing a massive collection of language actually used in real life. You can look at actual data to see in what situations and with what nuances
Recently, I’ve been trying to actively eat more vegetables. I’ve started paying more attention to health, not just for myself, but for my family as well. Eat well, play well, sleep well!
Finally, it has become cooler. Today, I felt a little chilly in short sleeves. It seems like we are slowly getting closer to autumn. #AutumnVibes #ChangingSeasons #SmallJoys #MindfulLiving #DailyReflections #HelloAutumn
I had a wonderful conversation with my relatives. My niece told me, “You notice the subtle nuances in people, and you’re so good at finding small moments of happiness.” When I thanked her and replied, “As long as you’re healthy and happy, that’s all I could ever ask for,” she smiled and said, “You should
