執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月21日 | Trivia
Spaghetti is a common food from Italy. Spaghetti noodles are made from wheat flour and water. The name spaghetti comes from Italian for “little strings”. Many people prefer their spaghetti to be cooked “al dente”, or still a little firm. “Al dente” means “to the...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月20日 | Idioms
“Where did you get that chocolate?” “Bill gave it to me.” “Isn’t that the chocolate Jane gave him for Valentine’s Day? Are you going to tell her he gave it to you?” “No. Ignorance is bliss.” Sometimes we are happier if we don’t know something. Not knowing...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月19日 | Words
“Could you hand me that book?” “Certainly.” “If you study hard you will certainly pass this test.” “Certainly” can mean “of course” or “definitely”. It’s a good word to use in polite situations. You might hear it from a waiter after placing an order at a...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月18日 | Pictures
In folklore, foxes are often cunning and tricky. In Japan, they can also be messengers of the gods, like the inari found in many shrines. Have you ever seen a real fox, or only stone foxes?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2016年04月16日 | Phrases
“Thank you for your help.” “It’s my pleasure.” “It’s my pleasure” or “It was my pleasure” is a different way to say “you’re welcome”. Use it to tell someone you are or were happy to help, so it wasn’t an inconvenience—in fact, it was a pleasure. 「手伝ってくれてありがとう」...
