Main Piece : “돼지 목에 진주목걸이” Original Script : 돼지 목에 진주목걸이 Phonetic (Roman) Script : Dwaeji mok-eh jinju mokgul-ee Transliteration : A pearl necklace on a pig’s neck Full Translation : One must live within one’s means Context : My informant is an adult male who was born in the Gangwon Area of Korea,… Continue Reading »
Original Script : 頭隠して尻隠さず Phonetic (Roman) Script : Atama kakushite shiri kakusazu Transliteration : You hide your head but not your bottom Full Translation : You think you have hided your wrongdoings perfectly, but everyone knows that you did it Context : My informant is a high school student who was born in Osaka, Japan…. Continue Reading »
Original Script : 同じ釜の飯を食う Phonetic (Roman) Script : Onaji kamano meshiwo kuu Transliteration : Eating from the same rice pot Full Translation : Joining as a new member of a community Context : My informant is a high school student who was born in Osaka, Japan. She graduated elementary school in Japan but soon moved… Continue Reading »
Context: This name was given to my dad by my grandfather or his father. This name is a title given to sons who have surpassed the expectations of their father. The name Ojinnaka means that he is greater than his age-mates because of his father. Meaning that the greatness of his father is passed down… Continue Reading »
White Rabbit is the first thing said on the first day of every month. It is meant to bring good luck and prosperity for those who participate. If words have already been spoken on the first, White Rabbit is not said. The informant learned it from her family, specifically her dad, when she was younger…. Continue Reading »