How to Japanese Podcast · Daniel Morales

Episode 62 - 筋

·52 min

Host Daniel Morales reflects on recent marriage, family visit to Japan, and linguistic discoveries while exploring Osaka's street naming system. Episode focuses on the word 'suji' (avenue/north-south streets) and reveals how a single kanji with core meaning of 'tendon' expands into 18+ meanings, each derived from the metaphorical concept of something running through something else. Includes cultural observations about regional food preferences, shotengai (traditional shopping streets), and the expat experience of language acquisition.

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A late month check in that turns wedding news and train math into practical Japan context.

March's episode starts with wedding news and family logistics, then settles into a plainspoken look at getting around Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Daniel Morales keeps it concrete, using a taxi ride and the JR rail pass to show where the costs and convenience trade off.

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A calm March check-in if you're weighing taxis, trains, and the JR pass.

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