author

 
Menu
Search
 
May 17, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

Meta

Hitomi Tashiro
For Hitomi Tashiro's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Aug 18, 2014
Sonna-ni kataku naranaide-kudasai
Today, we will introduce the meanings and usage of the adjective u304bu305fu3044 uff08hard/stiff/stable, etc.uff09.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Aug 11, 2014
Zenzen yoku-nai.
Today, we will introduce the meanings and usage of the adverb u5168u7136 uff08u305cu3093u305cu3093/ neveruff09.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Aug 4, 2014
Boku-ga kōchō-dattara
Today, we will introduce how to express a fantasy, using the subjunctive mood (if-sentence).
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 28, 2014
Genki-wo dashite!
Today we will introduce various meanings and usages of the transitive verb u51fauff08u3060uff09u3059 (to take something out).
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 21, 2014
Nani-ga sonnani okashii-no-kashira?
Today, we will introduce the adjective u304au304bu3057u3044 (funny/strange), and compare it with another adjective u304au3082u3057u308du3044 (funny/interesting).
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 14, 2014
Mata kutsushita-ga nugippanashi!
Today, we will introduce the expression X(verb)u3063u3071u306au3057, comparing the expression X(verb)u307eu307e.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 7, 2014
Otoko-rashī hito-ga taipu-na-no-ne.
Today we will introduce some expressions that describe the behaviors, physical features or attributes that characterize a person and X(noun)u3089u3057u3044Y(noun) is one of these expressions, as in Ms. Tamachi's u7537uff08u304au3068u3053uff09u3089u3057u3044u4ebauff08u3072u3068uff09( a manly person) in Situation 1, or as in u5148u751fuff08u305bu3093u305bu3044uff09u3089u3057u3044u614bu5ea6uff08u305fu3044u3069uff09(The attitude that is appropriate for a teacher to take).
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jun 29, 2014
Kodomo-tachi-ga kono eiga-wo mitagatte-iru-no
Today, we will introduce the use of u304cu308b/u305fu304cu308b, which shows a person's desire or feeling.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jun 22, 2014
Naruhodo
Today, we will introduce some usages of u306au308bu307bu3069 and u305fu3057u304bu306b, which are used as u3042u3044u3065u3061.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jun 15, 2014
Kono-mise-no nedan-wa yasuku-nai-to omou-nā
This week, we will introduce the meaning and proper use of the negative expression and past tense of X u3068u601du3046.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jun 1, 2014
Watashi-wa Gray-san-no an-ga ii-to omoimasu
Today, we introduce the proper usage of u601duff08u304au3082uff09u3046 and u601du3063u3066u3044u308b, which both mean 'think.' There are some points to consider when using the verb of thought, u601du3046.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 25, 2014
Kenkō-no tame-ni jogingu-wo yatte-ita-n-da-kedo, kaette hiza-ga itaku-natchatte-ne
Today, we will introduce the proper use of the adverb u304bu3048u3063u3066, which means 'on the contrary' or 'rather' and is used when a result is contrary to one's expectation.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 18, 2014
Kurarinetto-toka furūto-toka naratte-mitai-to omotte-iru-n-da
Today, we will introduce some usages of u3068u304b, which lists examples. Xu3068u304bYu3068u304b is used to show similar examples, and is almost the same in the meaning of Xu3084Yu306au3069.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 11, 2014
Kinō, Aria-to-iu resutoran-ni itta-n-da.
Today, we will introduce the proper use of Xu3068u3044u3046Y and Xu3068u304bu3044u3046Y. X(noun)u3068u3044u3046 Y (noun) means that Y is known as X, and is used when the speaker thinks that the listener doesn't know about X or when both the speaker and the listener don't know it very well. X is the topic word, and Y is the category of X.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 4, 2014
Rifōmu-suru rashii-no-yo. It seems they are having their house remodeled
Rifōmu-suru rashii-no-yo. (It seems they are having their house remodeled.)
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 27, 2014
Seikatsu-shūkan-byō-ni naru-nowa, chūkōnen-towakagiranai- sō-yo
Today, we introduce Xu3068u306fu9650uff08u304bu304euff09u3089u306au3044, which shows partial negation. Xu3068u306fu9650uff08u304bu304euff09u3089u306au3044 means that X is not necessarily the case, and is used when the speaker shows that X is not always true even though it is generally thought that X is true.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 20, 2014
Shimekiri-ni maniau yō-ni, minna-de ganbarimashō
Today we introduce some uses of the verb u304cu3093u3070u308b that can be used in various situations.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 6, 2014
Futari-wa dō-yatte shiri-atta-no?
Today, we will introduce the proper use of u5408uff08u3042uff09u3046, which attaches to a main verb. X [verb in masu form without masu] u5408uff08u3042uff09u3046 adds the meaning that two or more people/things do the same action [X], creating a reciprocal effect.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Mar 30, 2014
A, kawaii neko!
Today, we will introduce the various meanings and usages of two adjectives u304bu308fu3044u3044 (cute/lovable) and u3053u308fu3044 (scary/scared) and their related expressions.
LIFE / Language
Mar 23, 2014
Natsukashikute, chotto yotte-mita-n-desu.
Natsukashikute, chotto yotte-mita-n-desu. (I was feeling nostalgic, so thought I'd drop by for a bit.)
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.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
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.
Man suspected of using smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University exams
The Waseda University campus in Tokyo. An 18-year-old male test-taker is suspected of using smart glasses to cheat during the university's entrance exam.
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.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
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

Longform

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
By Mai Yoshikawa

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Vol. 35: Travel in time — and stay there
Vol. 35: Travel in time — and stay there

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER