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Dramatic Phrases in Victory Speeches in EN and JP

The results of the US midterm election are now on the table. Most people on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean have surely heard enough victory speeches by now. Newly (re)elected politicians usually speak of their commitment to their vo

A Day to Celebrate “A Place of Convenience”

Today is #WorldToiletDay! And here is my linguistic contribution towards raising awareness of the importance of public hygiene and sanitation. There are a variety of words to describe toilets in Japanese. Here, let me focus solely on thos

Denglish and Japanglish for Job Seekers

In Japan, today is a public holiday called Labour Thanksgiving Day ( #勤労感謝の日 ). Historically speaking, it has its origins in 新嘗祭 (Niiname-sai), an ancient Shinto ritual practiced by the Emperor as a way of praying for a good harvest. You c

A Must-Have Outfit for Shichi-Go-San - Now and Then

Today, 15 November is the traditional #Shichi-Go-San festival ( #七五三 ) in Japan. It celebrates children reaching the threshold ages of 3, 5 and 7. To be more specific, boys aged 5 and girls aged 3 and 7 are blessed on this day. You may r

The Experts in Fine Tubing Return to Germany!

#SaveTheDate: 14th – 17th November 2022 – the Experts in Fine Tubing Return to Germany! ESQ is a true hidden champion well-worth being discovered by medical manufacturers that value quality. ⚪➖➖➖➖⚪ They can make the seemingly-impossible