“Sora” (空) in Japanese embodies a multifaceted concept beyond simply meaning “sky.” It captures atmospheric conditions, emotional states, nostalgia, memory, and cognitive aspects, demonstrating the language’s rich nuances and depth. The pronunciation and intonation of “sora” are unique, with pitch accent playing a crucial role, and in compound words, it can transform into “zora” through the rendaku process.
The dragon, introduced to Japan from China during the Yayoi period, has long been a beloved mythical creature in Japan, much like in many…
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しょぼい is a Japanese adjective that means shabby. Though these two words sound similar they are not of the same origin. Let’s take a…
A baby is a small, very young person. Babies are everywhere and everyone was a baby at one time in their life. If you…
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