Tag Archives: cats

The audacity of crime

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

盗人猛猛しい (Nusubito takedakeshii; “An impudent thief”) Definition: Remaining calm and self-assured even when doing something wrong. Alternately, when you get caught doing something wrong, acting defiant or even becoming aggressive toward the person who caught you, instead of being properly … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese, Kotowaza | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Like those dreams where you’re running

Posted on July 27, 2016 by

不即不離 fu.soku.fu.ri Literally: non – instant/agree/conform – non – separate Alternately: At just the right distance, often mentally rather than physically. Neither approaching nor getting further away. Not loving nor hating; neutral; noncommittal; ambivalent. Notes: This four-character compound can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese, Yojijukugo | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Another thought on toddler cognitive development

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

The kid has started categorizing the world and associating properties with those categories. He has also started learning the names of things. Examples: He will see a dog, and say “Dah!” He will hear a dog bark, and say “Dah!” … Continue reading →

Posted in Musing, Nonfiction | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment