Japanese Words That Sound Like… Well, Sound! (Part 2)
Japanese Words That Sound Like… Well, Sound! (Part 2) In Part 1, (linkar o part 1) we explored sounds related to food and daily life. Now, let’s dive into even…
Why do the Japanese sit on the floor to eat?
Why do the Japanese sit on the floor to eat? Even today, many Japanese people prefer to sit on the floor for their meals, which might seem a bit unusual…
Japanese Words That Sound Like… Well, sound!
Japanese Words That Sound Like… Well, sound! Did you know that Japanese has a huge collection of words that mimic sounds? These words, called onomatopoeia, are used every day in…
Gyoza: A Crispy Tale You Need to Know!
Gyoza: A Crispy Tale You Need to Know! Today, let’s explore gyoza, a beloved dish in Japanese cuisine, with roots that actually trace back to China. It consists of thin…
UMAMI – The fifth taste
UMAMI – The fifth taste What is Umami? Understanding the Fifth Taste When we think about flavours, we typically recall the four basic tastes that the human palate can perceive:…