Japanese expressions

 

Ishindenshin ….. 以心伝心

Heart to heart communication, which means understanding how other feel even when few words are spoken. Japanese people have almost similar personalities, so their feelings are easily understood by their fellow Japanese. There is no need to say much. 

Korashi….こらし

A korashi is the death because of acute circulation system disease associated with jobs. Overwork is one of the reasons of death in Japan. 

Mottainai…..もったいない

“Shame to waste” !!! In Japan, everything should be recycled and reused.