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VOCABULARY

Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 31, 2020
The Japanese words used to encourage self-restraint
As concern over the new coronavirus increases so does a Japanese learner's vocabulary. Get to know the words that are most commonly being used in news stories about the outbreak.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 31, 2020
Local governments short on volunteer interpreters in emergencies
A Kyodo story looks at the lack of multilingual volunteers that would be able to help Southeast Asian communities in Japan in an emergency.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 24, 2020
Entrance fee to Mount Fuji to become mandatory
An expert committee that advises the “Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage Council” working group comprised of prefectures such as Yamanashi and Shizuoka, had confirmed a discussion as of (Feb.) 18th for an entrance fee for Mount Fuji.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 17, 2020
Looking for luck in Japanese amid a pandemic
It's St. Patrick's Day and with the spread of coronavirus taking place it's a good time to talk about lucky charms.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 17, 2020
Will the coronavirus wreck Tokyo's cherry blossom season?
Tradition has come down with the flu this year as the virus known as COVID-19 has people rethinking their party plans.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Mar 11, 2020
'Masaka,' it's good to know this expression in a pinch
The adverb 'masaka' can be used to express the level of an emergency or a certain level of disbelief.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 10, 2020
School closures begin as Japan steps up coronavirus fight
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made a 'request' to close schools, not an 'order.' Let's look at the language of a Kyodo News piece on the subject.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 7, 2020
Your Japanese vocabulary can expand as the new coronavirus spreads
When news of a virus began to surface we took the opportunity to review the Japanese for things like 'symptoms' and 'cough.' Now we're learning terms like 'pandemic' and 'state of emergency.'
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 3, 2020
'United by Emotion' revealed as the motto for the Tokyo Games
An article reports the announcement of the new Olympic and Paralympic motto and gets a little emotional.
LIFE / Language
Feb 25, 2020
Shinjiro Koizumi and the new Japanese father
Shinjiro Koizumi joins the growing ranks of 'ikumen,' dads who challenge the norm of the Japanese father by taking stronger interest in raising their kids.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Feb 25, 2020
Japan railway firm to test anti-groping app on rush-hour trains
A Kyodo piece looks at the launch of a new smartphone app that is meant to alert passengers when there is a groper on the train.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 18, 2020
Good enough: The different ways to use ii in Japanese
The discovery of an 18th-century book titled 'The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes' leads our writer on a journey into the Japanese terms used for apple-polishers and bootlickers.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Feb 18, 2020
Sumo meet to be held as part of 2020 Games cultural program
A Kyodo article slams us with some sumo-related vocabulary and information on how the traditional Japanese sport will figure into Olympic festivities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Feb 11, 2020
Late-night train services planned for Tokyo Games
A Kyodo story reports on changes to train timetables during the Tokyo Olympics with some routes running longer in order to accommodate spectators.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Feb 4, 2020
Paralympics: Tokyo to see a record number of competing nations
A Kyodo article looks at the number of nations taking part in the Tokyo Paralympics this summer.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jan 31, 2020
Whether it's coronavirus or the common cold, learn these Japanese terms before heading to the doctor
WIth concerns over a new strain of coronavirus hitting Japan, it's a good time to review the basic language for visiting a hospital.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jan 28, 2020
Going green with your Japanese vocabulary
Everyone seems to be talking about the environment and if you're going to get people to step up and help then we'll have to know what language to use.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jan 28, 2020
A robot-staffed cafe in Shibuya creates a buzz
A Kyodo article on a new robot cafe introduces us to Pepper and its friends.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jan 21, 2020
The great (and not-so-great) escapes of 2020
Whether it's Carlos Ghosn escaping the country, Prince Harry and Meghan escaping the royal family or someone trying to escape a bad party, there are a lot of ways to describe getting out of a situation in Japanese.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jan 21, 2020
The Times picks Shinjiro Koizumi as someone to watch in 2020
A Kyodo article looks at the attention Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is receiving overseas.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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