I loved this so much. It's a delight on its own, but also provides some really useful context in helping deepen my understanding of Kobayashi Issa's thousands of bug-related haiku. I wish I could read Japanese well enough to consult that dictionary.
Thank you for reading, and the kind words! I've often thought that Japan has more of a fascination and appreciation for bugs than Western countries that view them largely as pests.
If you have any topics you'd like to find yoji-jukugo for I'm happy to have a look for you!
I loved this so much. It's a delight on its own, but also provides some really useful context in helping deepen my understanding of Kobayashi Issa's thousands of bug-related haiku. I wish I could read Japanese well enough to consult that dictionary.
Thank you for reading, and the kind words! I've often thought that Japan has more of a fascination and appreciation for bugs than Western countries that view them largely as pests.
If you have any topics you'd like to find yoji-jukugo for I'm happy to have a look for you!
Oh, gosh, that's so generous, thank you! I may take you up on that as I dig more into bug haiku over the next few months.
Anytime! In return, would love to see any Issa bug haiku you dig up that are interesting or enjoyable to you!
Absolutely! I'd be so happy to. He has so many good ones.