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 mora words in Japanese? We talk about all taht and more! 👉Topics Discussed What is a mora? What’s the difference between a mora and a syllable The possible origins of nikujaga How Japanese love to shorten …

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 why lies are red in Japanese? Listen to find out! 👉Topics Discussed Japanese idioms involving the color red Why 真っ赤なウソ/makka na uso means a “complete lie” and what the color red has to do with lies …

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 word that means refers to the patch of hair some people have between their belly button and public area. Often called “happy trail” or “belly/stomach hair,” in English, gyarandu has a really interesting history that goes …