「秋刀魚」(sanma) means Pacific saury.
秋 = autumn
刀 = sword
魚 = fish
Why does its name include “sword”?
Today’s word:
「旬」(shun) = in season
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0208/
「秋刀魚」(sanma) means Pacific saury.
秋 = autumn
刀 = sword
魚 = fish
Why does its name include “sword”?
Today’s word:
「旬」(shun) = in season
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0208/
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Why are tsukimi dango round? 🍡🌕
Their shape represents the moon.
Today’s Japanese:
「お供えする」(osonae suru)
= to make an offering
A small word connected with gratitude and seasonal traditions.
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0207/
Why are tsukimi dango round? 🍡🌕
Their shape represents the moon.
Today’s Japanese:
「お供えする」(osonae suru)
= to make an offering
A small word connected with gratitude and seasonal traditions.
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0207/
Does the moon really look like a rabbit? 🌕🐇
In Japan, people often 「見立てる」(mitateru) the moon’s patterns as a rabbit.
Today, learn how one shape can be seen as something else.
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0206/
Does the moon really look like a rabbit? 🌕🐇
In Japan, people often 「見立てる」(mitateru) the moon’s patterns as a rabbit.
Today, learn how one shape can be seen as something else.
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0206/
Tomorrow is Jūgoya. 🌕
Learn 「お月見」(otsukimi) — “moon viewing.”
With dango, susuki grass, and hopes for a clear night, Sakura and Sumire look forward to an autumn evening together.
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0205/
Tomorrow is Jūgoya. 🌕
Learn 「お月見」(otsukimi) — “moon viewing.”
With dango, susuki grass, and hopes for a clear night, Sakura and Sumire look forward to an autumn evening together.
blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0205/