Magical Japanese
Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.
1. House
0.0Jan 19, 2022 · 10 min
This episode looks at words related to houses. Traditional Japanese homes give us a glimpse of the Japanese love for the changing seasons and how the Japanese developed a temperament that values cooperation. From his home in Kyoto, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.