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Akemi Tanahashi
For Akemi Tanahashi's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 31, 2017
Introducing the meaning and usage of the transitive verb 破(やぶ)る
How do you say 'Sota Fujii was defeated' in Japanese?
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 24, 2017
Introducing the adverb 'hotondo'
How do you say, 'We managed to sell most of our stock' in Japanese?
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 10, 2017
Introducing the pattern Xぶり
How do you say, 'It's been three years since we last met, hasn't it?' in Japanese?
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 3, 2017
Introducing the phrase Xがち
How do you say 'I tend to look tired' in Japanese?
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jun 26, 2017
Introducing two auxiliary verbs 'ageru' and 'yaru'
How would you say, 'Here, you can look at mine' in Japanese?
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Jun 19, 2017
Introducing two auxiliary verbs 'kureru' and 'morau'
How do you say, 'Ms. Yamada lent the book to my wife' in Japanese?
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Jun 12, 2017
Introducing the term 'shikkari'
'Shikkari' expresses strength and stability, and shows when something is done firmly.
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Jun 5, 2017
Introducing 'ikura sagashite-mo' and 'nani-o tabete-mo'
How do you say, 'No matter X, Y' and 'However X, Y' in Japanese?
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 29, 2017
Introducing 'konna' 'anna' 'sonna'
How do you say, 'I'd like to get my hair done like this' in Japanese?
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 22, 2017
Introducing 'to-iuto' and 'to-ieba'
Hakodate to iu-to, yakei-ga yumei-desu-ne.
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May 15, 2017
Introducing the verb 'kamau'
'Kamau' means 'to take care of' or 'to mind' and is mainly used in the negative form.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 8, 2017
Introducing two adverbs: 'dozo' and 'do ka'
'Dozo' is used when someone requests something or politely expresses their wish.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 1, 2017
Responding unexpectedly with 'sorega' and 'sorenanoni'.
Today we'll introduce two conjunctions: 'sorega' and 'sorenanoni'.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 24, 2017
Introducing 'ni kakawarazu' and 'o towazu'
Today we'll introduce two Japanese phrases meaning 'regardless of.'
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 17, 2017
Newcomers' traits: 'sunao' and 'otonashi'
Introducing the two adjectives 'sunao na' and 'otonashii.'
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Apr 10, 2017
Showing purpose with 'yo-ni' and 'yo-ni-suru'
Introducing some expressions using u3088u3046u306b that show purpose
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Apr 3, 2017
Showing you're sure in Japanese with 'kitto' and 'kanarazu'
Introducing the proper use of the adverb u304du3063u3068 (kitto).
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Mar 20, 2017
Want the cat to lend a paw?: handy Japanese phrases with 'te'
Introduce some phrases and idioms using the noun u624b (u3066, hand).
Japan Times
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Mar 13, 2017
Old, past it, over the hill: expressing aging and old stuff in Japanese
Introduce some Japanese words and phrases that translate to 'old' in English.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Mar 6, 2017
Belly nice — and nasty: the many uses of 'hara' in Japanese
Introduce a wide range of phrases using the noun u8179 (u306fu3089, belly).
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

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Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
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