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Japanese Numbers Wordplay, Goroawase (#11)

12/12/2023

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Expressing Gratitude (#3)

あざーす azaasu is a word that is a crude abbreviation of ありがとうございます arigato-gozaimasu (thank you so much). It is often used by young people in sports clubs. Moreover, it is recognized as a term frequently employed by Hiroya Yamazaki of the comedy duo Untouchable and has even been featured in the title of a TV show. Use with Careful Consideration The meaning is nearly identical to ありがとうございます, but its sound lacks elegance, potentially making it offensive in situations where politeness is necessary. Some people even regard あざーす as a vulgar term, so using it without regard for the other person's feelings can be perceived as impolite. Inappropriately using it may not only fail to convey your gratitude but could also cause offense. Therefore, individuals who aren't adept at understanding the nuances of Japanese should refrain from using this word with someone they've never met. A Similar Word あざざます azazamasu あざざます is another variant of ありがとうございます and is used in a line spoken by An...

Feeling Ashamed or Embarrassed (#2)

はずい hazui is a simplified version of はずかしい hazukasii (ashamed or embarrassed), which rapidly gained popularity among young people. Even now, it is gradually becoming part of the everyday language across a wide age group. Non-native Japanese speakers usually grasp the meaning correctly when they use はずい, but it isn't considered proper Japanese. There's a common perception that it's not considered proper Japanese in general, so excessive use of はずい can easily create the impression of a limited vocabulary or a lower educational level. You can be embarrassed if you use it at the wrong time and place. It is safe to use はずい only among close friends. How to Use It When you suddenly feel embarrassed upon noticing something funny about yourself or witnessing someone behaving embarrassingly without being seen, you may say "はず!" For example, consider the following scenarios: A friend points out that the zipper of your pants is open. You mistakenly call out to your teache...

Purple Sweet Potato Flavored Snacks かるさつま (#10)

かるさつま Karusatsuma, 紫(むらさき)いも味(あじ) a purple sweet potato flavor, is a captivating product in Glico's lineup . The first thing you notice is its unique 'lightness.' This snack has a delightful and crispy texture, providing a pleasant lightness during consumption. Particularly noteworthy is the flavor of purple sweet potato. Setting itself apart from the traditional taste of sweet potatoes, it offers a distinctive essence brought by the deep purple color of the potato. This flavor enhances the traditional Japanese confectionery experience while introducing a new approach to enjoying snacks. It's one of my go-to snacks, but no matter how much I like a product, there's always the chance it could be discontinued and vanish from the shelves. So, I stock up on plenty of that product before it gets discontinued. 紫いも Purple Sweet Potato 紫いも is a variety with a purple color. While most sweet potatoes typically have a yellowish interior, 紫いも distinguishes itself with a pu...

Japanese Numbers Wordplay, Goroawase (#11)

Do you know what today is? I'll explore intriguing Japanese reactions to this question. Someone well-versed in historical events and public anniversaries might craft an intelligent and witty answer. However, most people lack awareness of date-related events or anniversaries, leaving them puzzled when asked abruptly and without context. In my case, I attempt to play with the answer before conceding. Why does this thinking work? The key lies in how numbers are pronounced in dates. Japanese employs wordplay, known as mnemonic goroawase, using the reading of numbers to create new phrases and meaningful words. Since many Japanese, including myself, have engaged in goroawase since childhood, we often try to find answers using this word game. Variety of Number Readings To enjoy goroawase, you need to understand how to read numbers. For instance, the standard readings from 0 to 10 are as follows: 0: rei (or zero) 1: ichi 2: ni 3: san 4: shi (or yon) 5: go 6: roku 7: shichi (or nana) 8: h...

A Traditional Japanese Snack Food (#8)

Here's a centuries-old Japanese snack known as たべる小魚(こざかな) taberu-kozakana , a small fish delicacy. I love it. たべる小魚 is a type of dried food made of small fish. The fish are carefully prepared to eliminate their natural odor while preserving the authentic taste of the ingredients, allowing them to be consumed as is, without the need for any cooking. While some people may be initially discouraged by its unassuming appearance, they often become addicted to it once they give it a try. Differences from Junk Foods There are several distinctions between たべる小魚 and junk food. First, there is a significant contrast in nutritional content. Small fish is considered healthy because it offers abundant protein, calcium, and iron. Junk food, on the other hand, is typically high in fat, salt, and sugar, which can be detrimental to one's nutritional health. Furthermore, たべる小魚 is a traditional Japanese snack with cultural significance. In contrast, junk food is generally processed, which deviate...

Excessively Difficult to Do Something (#4)

無理ゲー murigee is a combination of the words 無理(むり) muri and ゲー gee (ゲーム, video games). It refers to video games that are difficult to complete due to their difficulty level. Since it means that it is difficult or time-consuming to clear the game even if one is highly skilled, it is also used to describe a difficult situation or a situation in which the given conditions are clearly unfavorable and the winner is decided from the beginning. Often exaggerated by young people, the term is also used casually for something a bit difficult. A similar expression is 無理(むり) muri . How to Use It Example #1 高(たか)いところが苦手(にがて)な人(ひと)にバンジージャンプは無理ゲーだ。 (takai tokoro ga nigate na hito ni banjii janpu wa murigee da) Translation: For those who don't like heights, bungee jumping is daunting. Example #2 昨日(きのう)入社(にゅうしゃ)したばかりで大型(おおがた)プロジェクトのプレゼンテーションを任(まか)されるなんて無理ゲーだ。 (kino nyuusha sita bakari de oogata purojekuto no purezenteeshon o makasareru nante murigee da) Translation: It's quite a challe...

Something Precious or Valuable (#1)

てぇてぇ teetee is a slang word that is a variation of とうとい totoi or たっとい tattoi , which is written in Japanese as 尊い and means precious or valuable. Since it's originally Internet slang, it is used only with those who are close to you and have common interests. It's commonly used on social media and in everyday conversations among Japanese pop culture enthusiasts, including fans of anime and manga. It might be less familiar to seniors who aren't well-versed in pop culture. It's used like sighing or talking to yourself, but not casually with anyone like a greeting. When Should You Use the Word てぇてぇ? You can use てぇてぇ when you are impressed by something that exceeds your expectations or when you encounter a rare and precious scene that you don't often come across. It is often used in the same or more positive sense as the words やばい yabai (awesome) or かわいい kawaii (cute). 落書きしちゃった rakugaki shichatta 　てぇてぇ teetee Translation 落書きしちゃった: I dood...

Expressing Sadness or Happiness Casually (#6)

ぴえん pien is an onomatopoeic word commonly used in text messages, akin to the Pleading Face emoticon. It conveys feelings of sadness or happiness, though it doesn't carry a sense of seriousness. The number of 'え's between ぴ and ん can be utilized to convey the intensity of the emotion. 😭ぴえええええーん Expressions for crying include しくしく泣(な)く shikushiku-naku (weep) and わんわん泣(な)く wanwan-naku (bawl), while crying like a baby is also represented as ぴいぴいぎゃあぎゃあ泣(な)く piipii-gyaagyaa-naku . Onomatopoeic words for crying are generally written as えんえん en-en , and it's believed that ぴ was borrowed from a baby's cry and changed to ぴえん. Due to its charming sound, it is also used to express happiness and gratitude for others' actions. Women tend to prefer this expression more than men. お弁当忘れた！ぴえん obento wasureta pien よしよし( *ˊᵕˋ)ﾉˊᵕˋ*) yoshi-yoshi わたしの分けてあげるね watashi no wake te ageru ne ありがとー！ぴえん arigato pien Translation お弁当忘れた！ぴえん: I forgot to bring my ...

A New Way to Say No (#5)

大丈夫(だいじょうぶ) daijobu originally means "I'm OK." However, among young people, the meaning of "NO" has been incorporated. Consequently, older generations may struggle to accurately understand the intentions of the youth. This misunderstanding even occurs between parents and their children, often leading to the opposite meaning being inferred. This phenomenon has made it one of the words demonstrating a significant so-called generation gap. まつりちゃんってば matsuri-chan teba 今週の日曜日誕生日じゃん konshuu no nichiyo-bi tanjo-bi jan だよー dayo パーティーしようぜ！ 'party' shiyo ze 大丈夫 daijobu Translation まつりちゃんてば今週の日曜日誕生日じゃん: This Sunday is your birthday, Matsuri-chan. だよー: Yeah, that's right. パーティーしようぜ！: Let's have a party! 大丈夫: I'm OK. (meaning "You don't have to mind me.") In this case, the cliché "I'm OK" means "Thanks for your kind offer, but I'm OK, so I'm declining your offer." Young...

Beyond the Expected Boundaries (#9)

禿げる hageru , taken literally, means "to go bald." However, among the younger generation, it's also synonymous with "exceeding expectations." This expression is used as a play on words to exaggerate emotions like what is beyond the expected boundaries. There are two primary reasons for this shift in meaning. One reason is the phonetic similarity. The beginning of 禿(は)げる hage ru sounds like the start of 激(はげ)しい hage shii (fierce), creating a natural association. In text-based social media, it's common to humorously replace 激(はげ)しく hage shiku (fiercely) with 禿(は)げしく hage shiku , such as changing "激しく同意(どうい)" hagesiku-doui (completely agree) to 禿げしく同意 hageshiku-doui . Another reason lies in its suitability as hyperbole. By using a metaphor for a physiological phenomenon that doesn't occur in real life but has the impact of making one's head go bald, it effectively conveys its intensity. Some patterns are written in hiragana 'はげる...

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