on the edge of ordinary

As I mentioned on NYE, I've started studying Japanese again, more consistently and intensely. A friend introduced me to a website that ...

It is something of a mysterious thing, the friendship shared by missionaries. For the most part they can be deep, despite having so many dif...

Yesterday was the first day of the new financial/school/church year for Japan. I went to the gym, as I usually do on a Monday if I'm fr...

Here is another Japanese idiom that is particularly suitable, considering the aroma I encountered last night . "Kusai Mono ni wa Fu...

Here's another   Japanese idiom. "neko no te mo karitai" 猫の手も借りたい I thought this one might apply to many of you this...

Here's another Japanese idiom. "Yuushuu no Bi o Kazaru" 有終の美を飾る This one means to achieve something great just be...

I found a book on Japanese Idioms on our shelf the other day and thought I'd periodically share one with you. Idioms in your own langu...