How Japanese terms get abbreviated! Explaining 4 mora words | Japan Station 181
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about 4 more words in Japanese. What’s a mora? And why are there so many four …
What is wasei eigo? (Funny “Japanese” English) | Japan Station 179/Ichimon Japan 71
On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is wasei eigo? (Funny “Japanese” English) Topics Discussed What wasei eigo is About English sounding …
Why LIES are RED in Japanese (Japanese idioms that use 赤/red) | Japan Station 178
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Japanese idioms involving the color red (赤, aka, seki). For example, have you ever wondered …
He went to Japan to DESIGN FONTS?! (Daniel Kaihatsu) | Japan Station 176
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the history of font design in Japan, the history of the Nintendo font and how …
Kaze 風 vs Kaze 風邪! What’s the difference?! | Japan Station 174
On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about the difference between the Japanese word kaze (cold, 風邪) and kaze (wind, 風). Why do they share the same …
What is “PLUS ALPHA?” The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161
On this episode of Japan Station, I break down what the Japanese term “plus alpha” (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) means and its possible origins. 👉Topics Discussed …
WHICH is CORRECT? Funiki vs Fuinki (雰囲気) | Japan Station 165
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the Japanese word funiki (雰囲気) and other words that aren’t read the way they are written. 👉Topics …
The TRUE Meaning of “Ossu! Ora Goku!” Dragon Ball’s Most FAMOUS Line Explained! (VIDEO)
In this video I do a DEEP dive into Goku’s most famous line: ossu ora Gokū (オッス!オラ悟空! ). This is arguably Goku’s most well …
How a J-Pop Star’s Stomach Hair Resulted in a NEW Japanese Word (The Origins of Gyarandu/ギャランドゥ) | Japan Station 152
On this episode of Japan Station, I dig into the history of a fascinating example of Japanese slang: gyarandu (ギャランドゥ). This is a Japanese …
10 Japanese Abbreviations & Contractions To Know! | Japan Station 137
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about Japanese abbreviations/contractions, give 12 examples and discuss their origins. 👉Topics Discussed About abbreviations and contractions …
The Etymology of TAMAGO and Other Egg Stuff (Japanese Plus Alpha 01) | Japan Station 135
On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about the etymology of the Japanese word for egg (tamago) and other interesting quirks of this …
Gohan DIDN’T Say “You retard!” HERE’S WHY! (VIDEO)
In episode 263 of Dragon Ball Z, Gohan insults Super Buu by calling him “usunoro.” In the English subtitles of this scene “usunoro” is …
