This is a Japanese word that was described by James A. Michener in his book "Iberia" as "acerbic good taste." I have high hopes that this word will one day become main-stream English. It's a beautiful borrowing from another language. It is a family word-favorite.
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lrodrigu1 commented on the word shibui
This is a Japanese word that was described by James A. Michener in his book "Iberia" as "acerbic good taste." I have high hopes that this word will one day become main-stream English. It's a beautiful borrowing from another language. It is a family word-favorite.
June 21, 2009
lrodrigu1 commented on the word beezer
This is an old term, meaning a large or big nose.
June 21, 2009