Tag Archives: children

“Our chain of love”

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Confanity

…but hard to shake once taken on 子は三界の首枷(Ko wa sangai no kubikase;“A child is a binding for all time”) Definition: A connection with a child is a strong bond that affects you for your entire life. Even after the logistical … Continue reading →

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How about a Marshall Field’s?

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Confanity

(There’s a spelling-only pun in here that I didn’t notice until the post was almost entirely written; bear in mind that the Land of Nu sides with those who stand against fascism.) 児孫のために美田を買わず (Jison no tame ni biden wo kawazu; … Continue reading →

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Pricier than formula and sunscreen!

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Confanity

(Just a reminder: hi is pronounced like “hee”) 乳母日傘 on.ba.hi.gasa Literally: milk / breast – mother – sun – umbrella Alternately: Raising a child with the utmost care. By extension, coddling and excess in child-rearing. Raising hothouse children. From the … Continue reading →

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Wiggle, roll, crawl, stand, walk, run, Olympic gymnast

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Confanity

I’ve been holding on to this one for a while; posting now in honor of someone’s birthday. Also, happy Father’s Day to any fathers reading this! 這えば立て立てば歩めの親心 (Haeba tate tateba ayume no oyagokoro; “A parent’s heart that says ‘stand’ when … Continue reading →

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