Tag Archives: ramen

Level-up Ramen

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

So let’s say you’ve got some packets of ramen noodles. I’m not even talking about the cups with a smattering of freeze-dried corn and peas on top; this is the ten-for-a-dollar college student staple. But let’s also say that you … Continue reading →

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Telling it like it do be

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

是是非非 ze.ze.hi.hi Literally: correct – correct – mistake – mistake Alternately: Fairness; honesty; impartiality. Calling correct things correct and mistaken things mistaken, objectively, instead of allowing one’s biases to become involved. Notes: May also be written with the repeating mark … Continue reading →

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Jack of no trades, master of one?

Posted on December 2, 2015 by

I’m typing this up on Thanksgiving, appropriately enough. 無芸大食 mu.gei.tai.shoku Literally: no – art – big – eat Alternately: A person whose only outstanding skill is eating. Someone is lacking in any special skills, but they sure can eat. Notes: … Continue reading →

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