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Meaning “Aftertaste is bad” or “leaves a bad aftertaste” This Japanese expression has both literal and … 後味が悪い/Atoaji ga waruiRead more

Meaning “To take a break” or “to take a breather” This Japanese expression means to take … 息抜きをする/Ikinuki wo suruRead more

Meaning 「意気地がない」を英語で説明すると: “Cowardly” or “spineless” This Japanese expression describes someone who lacks courage, determination, or backbone … 意気地がない/Ikuji ga naiRead more

Meaning 「イクメン」を英語で説明すると: “Hands-on father” or “involved dad” This is a Japanese coined term that combines: 育 … イクメン/IkumenRead more

Meaning 「姉御肌」を英語で説明すると: “Big sister type” or “maternal/protective personality” This Japanese expression describes a woman who has … 姉御肌/AnegohadaRead more

Meaning “如何様” (いかさま) means fraud, deception, or trickery, often used to describe cheating or dishonest behavior. … 如何樣/IkasamaRead more

Meaning “当たり屋” (あたりや) means an insurance fraudster who deliberately causes accidents to extort money, typically by … 当たり屋/AtariyaRead more

Meaning “呆気に取られる” (あっけにとられる) means to be stunned, dumbfounded, or taken aback by something unexpected or shocking, … 呆気に取られる/Akke ni torareruRead more

Meaning “Akkera-kan” describes someone who is cheerful, carefree, and unconcerned, even in situations where others might … あっけらかん/AkkerakanRead more

Meaning English Explanation:“Eshaku suru” means to give a slight bow or nod as a polite greeting … 会釈する/eshaku suruRead more

Meaning “インスタ映えする” means something is visually appealing or photogenic enough to look good on Instagram. It … インスタ映えする/Instabae suruRead more

Meaning “穴があったら入りたい” means feeling so embarrassed or ashamed that you want to disappear or hide. It … 穴があったら入りたい/Ana ga attara hairitaiRead more

Meaning “意表を突かれる” means to be surprised or caught off guard by something unexpected. It describes the … 意表を突かれる/Ihyou wo tsukareruRead more

Meaning “行き当たりばったり” means doing things without a plan or preparation, acting in an improvised or haphazard … 行き当たりばったり/Ikiatari battariRead more

Meaning “いちゃいちゃする” means to act affectionately or flirt with someone in a cute, playful way. It … いちゃいちゃする/Ichaicha suruRead more

Meaning “打たれ強い” means being resilient, tough, or able to withstand criticism, hardship, or setbacks without being … 打たれ強い/UtarezuyoiRead more

Meaning “Aruki-sumaho” (walking while using a smartphone) refers to the act of looking at or operating … 歩きスマホ/Aruki SumahoRead more

Meaning Literal meaning: “to be fast at running” “Ashi ga hayai” literally means ‘to be fast … 足が早い/Ashi ga hayaiRead more

Meaning “Aruki-tabako” (walking while smoking) refers to the act of smoking a cigarette while walking in … 歩きタバコ/Aruki TabakoRead more

Meaning “Ageashi o toru” (揚げ足を取る) means to nitpick someone’s words or mistakes,often to find faults, make … 揚げ足を取る/Ageashi wo toruRead more

Meaning These are Japanese slang terms derived from English, used to describe approximate age groups.“Arasa” (short … アラサー/アラフォー/アラフィフ/Arasa-/Arafo-/Arafo-Read more

Meaning “Amayadori suru” means to find a place to stay dry while it’s raining — for … 雨宿りする/Amayadori suruRead more

Meaning “Agari-sho” refers to a condition or personality trait where a person becomes extremely nervous or … 上がり症/AgarishoRead more

Meaning “Akanukeru” means to become stylish, refined, or sophisticated, especially after being plain, awkward, or unsophisticated … 垢抜ける/AkanukeruRead more

Meaning “Itareri-tsukuseri” means that everything is perfectly prepared, arranged, or taken care of for someone’s comfort … 至れり尽くせり/ItaritsukuseriRead more

Meaning “Ichimokusann” means to run or rush straight toward something (or away from something) as fast … 一目散/IchimokusanRead more

Meaning A detached house or a single-family home in Japan.It refers to a stand-alone residential building … 一戸建て/IkkodateRead more

Meaning “Ashi no fumiba mo nai” literally means “there’s no place to put your foot.”It describes … 足の踏み場もない/Ashi no fumiba mo naiRead more

Meaning “Ashi o arau” (to wash one’s feet) is a Japanese idiom meaning to quit a … 足を洗う/Ashi wo arauRead more

Meaning “Ichamon o tsukeru” means to find fault or complain unreasonably about something, often without a … いちゃもんをつける/Ichamon wo tsukeruRead more

Meaning “To sit cross-legged” or “to sit with your legs folded across each other, resting on … 胡坐をかく/Agura wo kakuRead more

Meaning 🍰 甘党（Amatō） 英語説明：A person who loves sweet foods or has a “sweet tooth.”It literally means … 甘党（Amatō）辛党（Karatō）Read more

Meaning “A-un no kokyū” (阿吽の呼吸) literally means “the breathing of A and Un.”It describes a deep, … 阿吽の呼吸/Aun no KokyuRead more

Meaning “Amaenbō” refers to a person (often a child or someone in a close relationship) who … 甘えん坊/AmaenboRead more

Meaning “Abura ga noru” literally means “the fat is on,” describing fish or meat at its … 脂が乗る/Abura ga noruRead more

Meaning Aiso o tsukasu” means to become so disappointed or fed up with someone that you … 愛想を尽かす/Aiso wo tsukasuRead more