Let's explore the roots of words! How did Japanese idioms come about?

Have you ever heard of the word "idiom"? An idiom is an expression that is used in a figurative sense that is different from the original meaning of the word. For example, "to be smart," "to act like oneself," and "to cut corners" are expressions that we often hear in our daily lives. However, if you think about it, "to cut one's head" is a little

みなさんは「こたつ」を知っていますか？こたつは、日本の冬に欠かせない“あたたかいテーブル”です。日本の家庭では、寒い季節になると多くの人がこたつを出します。まるで家の中に小さな太陽があるようで、心までぽかぽか温まるんですよ。【こたつって何？】こたつは、テーブルの下にヒーターがついていて、そ