Magical Japanese
Explore the richness and depth of the Japanese language and discover how words and expressions reflect history, culture and the natural world.
15. Root
0.0Oct 25, 2023 · 10 min
This episode focuses on words related to ne, or "root." Japan's agricultural history has inspired many unique expressions associated with roots. Today, many of them have also taken root in the business world. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.