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What does B Gata H Kei stand for?

What does B Gata H Kei stand for?

B Gata H Kei (B型H系 Bī Gata Etchi Kei) is an ecchi Romantic Comedy four-panel manga series by Yoko Sanri. The title literally means ‘B-type, H-style’ or ‘B-type, H-model’, with “B” referring to her chest size and “H” being the Japanese code-letter for sex, so idiomatically this means ‘B-cup girl is sex-crazy’.

What did Wakashu look like?

The wakashu are a case in point. The term describes the time a male reaches puberty and his head is partly shaved, with a triangle-shaped cut above the forelocks that is a telltale way to identify wakashu.

Is Urashima Taro story real?

It is true that once upon a time a man called Urashima Taro did live in this village, but that is a story three hundred years old.

Why do Japanese say plus alpha?

Plus alpha / x: The Japanese use plus alpha every time they want to add something that is not certain or can happen along the way.

Where is the Urashima cultural zone located?

Local legend has it that Urashima Tarō once dwelled in the mountains of Kiso, Nagano. This legend originated in near-modern times, from the late Muromachi to Edo periods.

What is the lesson in Urashima Taro?

The most profound one is that after a person has left his place of dwelling or comfort zone, things will not be the same again when he or she returns. Another lesson is that one should not indulge in pleasure for long as time does not wait for any man.

What does Gata mean to you?

Please enjoy this guest post from TCJDawg. What does G.A.T.A. mean to you? For those of you familiar with UGA football and its history, G.A.T.A. (or GATA) refers to a motivational message by famous defensive coordinator Erk Russell.

What do cherry blossoms mean to Japanese people?

What Do Cherry Blossoms Mean? Cherry blossoms hold elevated status in China, signifying love and the female mystique (beauty, strength and sexuality), but nowhere in the world are the elusive flowers more cherished than in Japan, home to thousands of cherry blossom trees. The floral imagery permeates Japanese paintings, film and poetry.

What is the scientific name of Cherry?

The Cherry whose scientific name is Prunus avium is a tree which belongs to the Rosaceae family, originating in Europe. Also called bird cherry or wild cherry, it can be found throughout continental Europe and in colder areas of Asia Minor.

What is Yozakura (Cherry Blossoms at night)?

At twilight, couples enjoy yozakura, which translates as ‘cherry blossoms at night’ and is a romantic way to appreciate the blooms. This is a special time in Japanese culture. You can find out more about the cherry blossom meaning in our previous blog post on flower symbolism in Japanese culture.