Season 4
18 episodes · Jan 17, 2024
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S4E1Write
Jan 17, 202410mWritten Japanese was developed and refined after Japan began using Chinese kanji characters in the early 5th century. This history is reflected in the many words related to kaku, or "to write."
S4E2Mountain
Jan 24, 202410mThis episode focuses on words related to yama (mountains). Mountains make up about 75% of Japan's territory, and they have made their way into many common expressions in the Japanese language.
S4E3Eye
Feb 21, 202410mThis episode focuses on me (eye). Just like other languages, Japanese has a lot of words and phrases related to eyes, and they are often used in daily life.
S4E4Bag
Feb 28, 202410mThis episode focuses on words related to fukuro (bag). Reflecting its unique wrapping culture, Japan has a wide variety of bags, leading to an equal variety of Japanese words and expressions.
S4E5Salt
Apr 24, 202410mThis episode focuses on words related to shio, or salt. Salt played an important role in the development of Japan's food culture and religion, and it continues to add flavor to many Japanese expressions.
S4E6Castle
May 1, 202410mIn this episode, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan explores Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture and examines words and expressions related to Japanese castles.
S4E7Wheel
May 29, 202410mThis episode focuses on kuruma, which means both wheel and wheeled vehicle. A ubiquitous word, it has rolled its way into many Japanese expressions.
S4E8River/Stream
Jun 5, 202410mThis episode focuses on kawa, which means both river and stream. These flowing bodies of water have played a central role in Japanese life and philosophy, as reflected in the Japanese language.
S4E9Seven
Jul 3, 202410mThis episode focuses on nana, or the number seven. Seen as a lucky number in Japan, it has given rise to many unique everyday words and expressions.
S4E10Mouth
Jul 10, 202410mThis episode focuses on kuchi (mouth). Japanese has many words and phrases related to its shape and functions.
S4E11Acting
Jul 31, 202410mThis episode focuses on shibai, which means both "a play" and "acting." It describes all types of acting and has produced many unique expressions.
S4E12Theater
Aug 7, 202410mThis episode focuses on gekijo, or "theater." Japanese theaters have characteristic features that have produced many idiomatic expressions.
S4E13Step
Sep 25, 202410mThis episode focuses on fumu, meaning both "to step" and "to stomp." The action is an important part of Japanese Shinto rituals and is used in many Japanese expressions.
S4E14Sound
Oct 2, 202410mThis episode focuses on oto, or "sound." Japanese is rich in sound-related expressions and idioms, many describing aspects of reputation and communication.
S4E15The Manyoshu Edition / Episode I: Love
Oct 29, 202410mThe Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in both manga and a modern setting, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago.
S4E16The Manyoshu Edition / Episode II: Business
Nov 6, 202410mThe Manyoshu is the oldest extant anthology of Japanese poetry. Through poems presented in manga and a modern setting, we glimpse sentiments from centuries ago. The topic this time is business.
S4E17Wear
Dec 18, 202410mPeople have long worn clothes to protect themselves from the elements and signal their social status, producing many Japanese words and expressions related to kiru, or "to wear."
S4E18Grass
Dec 25, 202410mThe Japanese people's coexistence with nature has led to many words and expressions related to kusa or "grass" taking root in the Japanese language.