Magical Japanese S2023E11 - Shadow / Shade

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture. This episode focuses on words related to kage, meaning both shadow and shade. From rooting for someone working toward their dreams, to expressing appreciation for those around you, words involving kage are surprisingly common in daily conversation. From his home in Kyoto Prefecture, poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan guides us through such unique words and the culture behind them.