Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language

Why LIES are RED in Japanese (Japanese idioms that use 赤/red) | Japan Station 178


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On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese idioms involving the color red (赤, aka, seki). For example, have you ever wondered why lies are red in Japanese? Listen to find out!

👉Topics Discussed

  • Japanese idioms involving the color red
  • Why 真っ赤なウソ/makka na uso means a "complete lie" and what the color red has to do with lies
  • Also discussing other idioms such as sekirara 
  • About the most awesome Japanese tractor song ever
  • And much more!
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