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Magical Japanese
2.6. 03:30
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
10 minutos
The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode explores words and phrases inspired by oni: demons, ogres and evil spirits that are a fixture of Japanese folklore. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.
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The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode explores words and phrases inspired by oni: demons, ogres and evil spirits that are a fixture of Japanese folklore. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through these words and the culture behind them.