Japanese Word of the Day for May 30th, 2009
Today’s Word: 腰(こし)Waist. The word 腰 refers not only to your waist, but also your lower back and hips. Learn more: http://tinyurl.com/cqofc6
Today’s Word: 腰(こし)Waist. The word 腰 refers not only to your waist, but also your lower back and hips. Learn more: http://tinyurl.com/cqofc6
Today’s Word: 腹(はら/なか)Stomach. In Japanese, instead of “I’m hungry,” you say 腹がへった (”My stomach has become empty”).
Today’s Word: 心(こころ)Heart. 心 is more than just a blood-pumping organ, but it is more spiritual than the emotiional 胸(むね: chest).
Today’s Word: 胸(むね)Chest. In Japanese, 胸 is often used to refer to your emotions, much like the word “heart” in English.