Takahashi Chikuzan: A Master of Traditional Japanese Shakuhachi Music

Takahashi Chikuzan 高橋竹山 (かたはしちくざん), also known as Chikuzan II, is a master of traditional Japanese shakuhachi music. He is a highly regarded performer and teacher, known for his virtuosic playing style and deep understanding of the shakuhachi’s rich cultural heritage. The shakuhachi is a bamboo flute that has been used in Japanese music for over a thousand years. It is considered one of the most…

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Discover the Beauty of Întorsura Buzăului, Romania's Hidden Gem

  Întorsura Buzăului is a charming small town located in the heart of Romania, surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. Despite being a hidden gem, this town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it an ideal destination for tourists looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience. The town is located in the Buzău County, and is known for its picturesque medieval…

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Discovering the Origins of Kurashiki: The Story Behind the Name

The name “Kurashiki” comes from the Japanese characters “倉” (kura) which means “warehouse”, and “敷” (shiki) which means “spread out”. The name is a reference to the city’s original function as a centre of commerce, where goods were stored in warehouses along the canals and spread out for distribution. The “shi” at the end, “市”, is a common ending for city names in Japan. So, “Kurashiki-shi” can…

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What Does the Term "No Mikoto" Mean in Japanese?

The term “No Mikoto” is a term that is commonly used in Japan, but not everyone knows what it means. In this post, we will explore the meaning and significance of “No Mikoto” in Japanese culture. “No Mikoto” is a title used to refer to the legendary emperor of Japan who ruled during the 7th century. This emperor is revered as one of the greatest leaders in Japanese history and is remembered for…

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Etymology, English, Brusque

Etymology The adjective is borrowed from French brusque, from Italian brusco (“abrupt, sudden, brusque; brisk; eager; sour, tart; unripe; grim-looking”); further etymology unknown. The verb is derived from the adjective. Pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /bɹʊsk/, /bɹuːsk/, /bɹʌsk/ (General…

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The list of Animated Movies by James Baxter

The list of Animated Movies by James Baxter. SHREK 2, GRAVITY FALLS, MADAGASCAR, KUNG FU PANDA AND MANY MORE. #cartoon #animation #james

Year Title Credits Characters 1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Animator: Animation 1989 Tummy Trouble (Short) Animator The Little Mermaid Character Animator Ariel 1990 DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp Character Animator The Rescuers Down Under Character Animator Joanna, Rescue Aid Society Mice, Insects, Wilbur 1991 Beauty and the Beast Supervising Animator Belle 1993 The Making…

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⚒ 3807 BC

⚒ 3807 BC C. Sweet Track is built in England. #history #road

⚒ 3807 BC C. Sweet Track is built in England.1 1 Brunning, Richard (February 2001). “The Somerset Levels”. Current Archaeology. XV (4) (172 (Special issue on Wetlands)): 139–143.

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🌏 9000 BC Circa

🌏 9000 BC Circa FACT OF THE DAY. #EVENT #TIL

🌏 9000 BC C. Paleo-Indians begin killing mammoths at the nowadays Lehner Mammoth-Kill Site, a location in southern Arizona.

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Etymology, Finnish, Kave

What does KAVE means in Finnish? Find out new in our new post. #Finland #Creature

Etymology From Proto-Finnic *kabeh, borrowed from Proto-Germanic *skapiz (compare Proto-Germanic *skapą, Old English gesceap). Cognate with Estonian kabu, Karelian kaveh, Võro kabo and Proto-Samic *kuopës (“witch”). Pronunciation IPA(key): /ˈkɑʋeˣ/, [ˈkɑʋe̞(ʔ)] Rhymes: -ɑʋe Syllabification: ka‧ve Noun kave (Finnish mythology) a creature related to…

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Etymology, Spanish, Tener

The etymology for the Spanish word "Tener." #Spain #WordOfTheDay

Etymology From Latin tenēre, present active infinitive of teneō (“to hold, to have”), from Proto-Italic *tenēō, stative from Proto-Indo-European *ten- (“to stretch, draw”). Pronunciation IPA(key): /teˈneɾ/, [t̪eˈneɾ] Verb tener (first-person singular present tengo, first-person singular preterite tuve, past participle tenido) (transitive, literally) to have, possess synonym ▲ Ella tiene seis…

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Etymology, Romanian, Prelegere

Where does the Romanian word prelegere comes from? #romania #words

Etymology Borrowed from Latin praelegere, from praelego, from prae- (“before”) +‎ legō (“read”). Noun prelegere f (plural prelegeri) lecture, conference Declension of prelegere singular plural indefinite articulation definite articulation indefinite articulation definite…

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Etymology, Welsh, Canu

A new post on Etymology, Welsh, Canu. #sing #song

Etymology From Proto-Brythonic *kėnɨd, from Proto-Celtic *kaneti, from Proto-Indo-European *keh₂n-. Equivalent to cân (“song”) +‎ -u. Pronunciation (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkanɨ̞/ (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkaːni/, /ˈkani/ Rhymes: -anɨ Verb canu (first-person singular present canaf) to sing to intone, chant to state, say to produce musical sounds (of instrument); to play or perform (on…

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Etymology, English, Ottawa

Where does the word Ottawa comes from. #Canada #Ottawa #Capital #Etymology

Etymology Said to be from Ojibwe odaawaa (“traders”)/ᐅᑡᐙ. Pronunciation[edit] (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɒtəwə/ (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈɑtəwə/, /ˈɑtəˌwɑ/ Proper noun Ottawa An Algonquian people closely related to the Ojibwe; also spelt Ottowa. The Ottawa dialect of Ojibwe; also spelt Odawa or Odaawaa. A city in Ontario, Canada; capital…

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Etymology, English, War

Where does the word war come from? Well... #UkraineRussianWar #War

Etymology From Middle English werre, from Late Old English werre, wyrre (“armed conflict”) from Old Northern French werre (compare Old French guerre, whence modern French guerre), from Medieval Latin werra, from Frankish *werru (“confusion; quarrel”), from Proto-Indo-European *wers- (“to mix up, confuse, beat, thresh”). Displaced native Old English ġewinn. Akin to Old High…

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Free book, Our Village in War-time by Sarah Towne Martyn

Free book, Our Village in War-time by Sarah Towne Martyn #freebook #books #kindle #war #kiev

EPUB WITH IMAGES EPUB (no images) Kindle (with images) Kindle (no images)       Source: Gutenberg

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Etymology, Latin, Sequor

Where does the latin word Sequor comes from? #latin #etymology #words #news #language

Etymology From Proto-Italic *sekʷōr, from Proto-Indo-European *sekʷ- (“to follow”). Cognates include Sanskrit सचते (sácate), Avestan 𐬵𐬀𐬗𐬀𐬌𐬙𐬉‎ (hacaitē) and Ancient Greek ἕπομαι (hépomai). Pronunciation (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈse.kʷor/, [ˈs̠ɛkʷɔr] (Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /ˈse.kwor/, [ˈsɛːkwor] Verb sequor (present infinitive sequī, perfect active secūtus sum); third…

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Etymology, Latin, Specio

From Proto-Italic *spekjō, from Proto-Indo-European *spéḱyeti, from *speḱ- (The Greek roots show a metathesized *sḱep-) +‎ *-yeti(Creates transitive imperfective verbs from roots). Cognates include Ancient Greek σκέπτομαι (sképtomai), Avestan 𐬯𐬞𐬀𐬯𐬫𐬈𐬌𐬙𐬌‎ (spasyeiti),…

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