Nana Korobi Ya Oki and En: Two Japanese Words Worth Wearing
The meaning of the proverb 七転び八起き and the word 縁, how they are used in Japan today, and tips for wearing Japanese words.
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Japanese Pattern Meanings: Seigaiha, Asanoha, Shippo, Kikko, Ichimatsu
A short guide to five classic wagara (Japanese patterns), where their names come from and the wishes they carry.
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