駅ピアノ　技も見事に　様々に　奏でる曲に　人生をみる　723　
NHK's "Station Piano" program. Not only is the piano technique impressive, but the various songs also give the impression of seeing the lives of various people.　2020-12-20 06:09



見上げれば　雲が棚引く　西の空　等圧線の　図形のままに　724
Looking up, I saw long, shelf-like clouds in the western sky. The shapes of the clouds were exactly like the isobars shown in the weather forecast.　2020-12-20 07:52




韋駄天の　女子高生が　疾走する　都大路が　冬に華やぐ　725
High school girls run through the streets. This event transforms the city of Kyoto into a glamorous winter wonderland.　2020-12-20 11:11




芸人が　何故もてるのか　解らない　だから私は　もてないようだ　726
I don't understand why comedians with no class are so popular. That's why I don't seem to be popular.　2020-12-21 09:56




銀鱗が　夕陽を受けて　輝いて　海原を飛ぶ　ボラだと思う　727
Its silver scales shine as they reflect the setting sun. I envy the fish that fly in the ocean.　2020-12-21 11:03




コロナ禍に　鳥インフルが　被さって　どか雪も降る　自然の有り様　728
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, bird flu has broken out and heavy snow is falling. This is nature.2020-12-21 16:11




古池の　狸が何か　モノを言う　心が無いので　意味が解らぬ　729
The raccoon dog in the old pond is saying something, but since raccoons have no heart, I don't understand what it's saying.2020-12-21 17:15





ウリ坊が　人に懐いて　離れない　山に放つと　飼い主は言う　730
The baby boar has become attached to humans and won't leave its owner's side. The owner says he'll let it go into the mountains, but parting is difficult.　2020-12-21 17:47




主人公　悲劇を演じる　アクトレス　成功志向で　似ても似つかぬ　731
The actress who plays the tragic heroine is actually success-oriented and has a completely different real life personality.　2020-12-22 07:40




コンパニオン　忘年会に　呼ぶ議会　学べない人を　先生と言う　732
Apparently some parliament invited a "companion" to their year-end party to entertain them. In society, people sarcastically call "people who can't learn" "teachers."　2020-12-22 08:02




何気なく　やってしまって　ヘマをする　老域入らば　従容自若（しょうようじじゃく）　733
As you enter old age, you will make mistakes without thinking, so you need to remain calm and collected. 　2020-12-22 10:42





引き波が　金砂漱ぎて　サラサラと　音もたよやか　師走の海に　734
The undertow washes over the golden sand grains, creating a gentle, rustling sound on the sea at the end of the year.　2020-12-22 10:48




「存じます」　慇懃無礼　そのワード　「そう思います」　古池の狸　735
"zonnzimasu(=I believe so)")- polite but rude - "soomoimasu(=I think so)" - the raccoon dog of the old pond　2020-12-22 12:04




モノ言わぬ　目は口ほどに　モノを言う　その源は　心の力　736
The silent eyes speak as loud as the mouth, and the source of this is the power of the heart. 　2020-12-22 15:29




宝くじ　間抜けなキャラの　コマーシャル　射幸心は　起こしたらダメ　737
There's an actor who plays a silly character in a lottery commercial. Don't arouse other people's gambling urges.　2020-12-22 17:22




桜会　間抜けな顔の　芸能人　牛肉の会と　ムジナの仲間　738
Celebrities with goofy faces who attended the Sakura no Kai banquet. They are in the same raccoon dog league as the Gyu no Kai guys. 　2020-12-22 17:59




今正に　非正規社員が　泣きをみる　企業の論理　情など無縁　739
Now non-regular employees are suffering. Companies have no compassion. 　2020-12-22 19:21




エイヤーと　気合を入れて　冬の朝　冷たい水で　茶碗を洗う　740
With determination, I washed the dishes with cold water on a winter morning.　2020-12-23 07:32




イタリアで　感謝と祈りの　アベマリア　バイオリンの音（ね）　心に響く　741
In Italy, the Ave Maria is being played to express gratitude to medical workers and to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. The sound of the violin touches the heart.
2020-12-23 07:43




物干しに　仲良く二つ　ぶら下がる　見ようによれば　マスクの夫婦（めおと）　742
Two masks are hanging happily together on a clothesline. From the looks of it, they are a masked couple. 　2020-12-23 07:57




このところ　穏やかな海　続く日々　波の調べは　眠気を誘う　743
The sea has been calm for days now, and the sound of the waves makes me sleepy.　2020-12-23 11:40




田崎さん　テレビに出ると　不愉快で　チャンネル変えて　他局を覗く　744
Whenever Tasaki-san appears on TV, I feel uncomfortable and change the channel to watch another station.2020-12-23 12:20




政権に　持ち上げられて　利用され　晩節憐れ　尾身先生　745
Dr. Omi's later years are a pitiful one, as he was conveniently used by the government. 　2020-12-23 15:44




上弦の　月天高く　ぽっかりと　余所見をしたら　雲に隠れた　746
The waxing moon rose high in the sky and floated there. I looked away for a moment, it disappeared into the clouds.　2020-12-23 17:04




分科会　機能不全は　自明の理　虚心坦懐　詫びて解散　747
The dysfunction of the subcommittee is self-evident. It would be best to honestly apologize to the public and disband it. 　2020-12-23 19:03




早朝に　ブンとエンジン　ただ一度　新聞配り　心も配る　748
The sound of an engine revving can be heard only once in the early hours of the morning. The newspaper delivery man not only delivers the newspaper but also takes care not to wake up the residents.　2020-12-24 06:14




バスマット　何処で作れば　アスベスト　含まれている　そんな筈はない　749
In what country could a bath mat be made that contains dangerous asbestos? Not in our country.　2020-12-24 06:54




夜が明けた　きょう一日の　安寧を　佛に祈る　波阿弥陀仏　750
As dawn breaks, I pray to Buddha for peace throughout the day, Namu Amida Butsu.　2020-12-24 07:03




ぶら下がり　上目づかいの　狸さん　顔を起こして？　人の顔見て？　751
During the hanging press conference, Ms. Koike only raised her eyes. Could you please raise your head? Could you look the reporter in the eye?　2020-12-24 07:06




台湾の　防疫法は　模範的　西村さんは　知っているはず　752
Taiwan's quarantine laws are exemplary. Minister Nishimura must be well aware of this.　2020-12-24 08:13




一国の　国家予算に　匹敵する　強い東京　国に圧力　753
Tokyo has a financially rich economy that rivals the national budget of a country. With this financial backing, Governor Koike is putting pressure on the national government.　2020-12-24 09:32




携帯を　忘れて家へ　引き返す　予定もなくて　のんびり戻る　754
I forgot my cell phone and headed back home. I didn't have any particular plans so I took my time on the way back.　2020-12-24 10:24




防波堤　工事現場の　音が止み　新年迎える　準備整う　755
The noise from the breakwater construction site has stopped and we are ready to welcome in the New Year.　2020-12-24 11:20




高橋が　やめた後の　バドミントン　この大会は　少し残念　756
I am a little disappointed with the badminton tournament following the retirement of Olympic gold medalist Takahashi.　2020-12-24 11:52




巣ごもりで　貯金を増やす　日本人　世界で一番　用心深い　757
Japanese people are increasing their savings while staying at home amid the coronavirus pandemic. They are the most cautious people in the world.　2020-12-25 06:28




黒川も　安部も違法で　あるならば　起訴すべきこと　社会の基本　758
If both Kurokawa and Abe are guilty of illegal acts, it is the basis of the law that they should be prosecuted.　2020-12-25 06:41




ウィルスの　種の保存は　天からの　絶対命令　変異重ねる　759
For coronaviruses, preserving the species is an absolute command from heaven, so they continue to mutate to carry out that command.　2020-12-25 07:57




ラニーニャは　偏西風が　蛇行して　列島上に　寒波を運ぶ　760
La Niña causes the westerly winds to meander and bring cold waves to the Japanese archipelago.　2020-12-25 09:25




クリスマス　今年は家で　サンタさん　じっと巣ごもり　自粛生活　761
This year, Santa will be staying at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. 　2020-12-25 09:42




杖ついて　コンビニ襲う　老人は　何も奪えず　何処で年越す762
An old man with a cane attacks a convenience store, but he can't steal anything. Where will he spend New Year's Eve?　2020-12-25 10:09




昔には　子供が罠で　捕っていた　雀や鳩も　今はお縄に　763
In the past, children would use traps to catch sparrows and pigeons, but if you catch them now, you will be arrested.　2020-12-25 11:11




夕張の　リゾート会社が　破産する　コロナの災い　終りが見えず　 764
A resort company in Yubari goes bankrupt. There's no end in sight to the coronavirus disaster.　2020-12-25 11:49




ぺらぺらと　相も変わらず　よく喋る　弁明空疎　いつしか欠伸　765
Prime Minister Abe is as talkative as ever. His explanations are so empty that I find myself yawning.　2020-12-25 13:54




どか雪が　また降るという　年の瀬に　雪下ろしには　危険と労苦　766
It's the end of the year and heavy snow is falling again. Removing the snow can be very dangerous.　2020-12-26 00:00




また一人　昭和の顔が　世を去った　次第に黄泉が　身近になって　767
Another person who was active during the Showa era has passed away. Heaven is gradually getting closer to me too.　2020-12-26 01:00




門地とか　門閥だとか　縁もなく　裸一貫　ごじゃらっぺ　768
I have no connection to family background or social standing. I am just a citizen with nothing but the bare minimum.　2020-12-26 07:36




百円の　福招き猫　買ってみた　これで適えば　みんな幸せ　769
I bought a 100 yen lucky cat figurine. If this could grant wishes, the world would have been at peace a long time ago. 　2020-12-26 07:56




洟（はなじる）が　垂れて流れる　寒い朝　熱い珈琲　沸かして飲む　770
On cold mornings when my nose is runny, I boil some water and drink a cup of hot coffee.　　2020-12-26 08:27




イッシン糖　聞くに堪えない　お追従　恥辱と言う　言の葉知らず　771
The Japan Restoration Party is uttering unbearable sycophants. They don't know the word "shame."　2020-12-26 08:39




鳶の群れ　頭上かすめて　威嚇する　棒切れ拾って　応戦体制　772
A flock of kites fly over my head, threatening me. I pick up a stick and prepare to fight back. 　2020-12-26 09:48




崖下に　咲いて一輪　藪椿　紅く鮮やか　目白を待つや　773
A single Camellia Japoｎica is blooming bright red at the bottom of the cliff. Are you waiting for Japanese White-eye?



おはようと　母の遺影に　語りかけ　口元が少し　動いたように　774
I said "Good morning" to the photo of deceased of my mother. Then I felt as if I saw her mouth move a little.　2020-12-26 10:37




バドミントン　無観客での　全日本　出る喜びを　胸に闘う　775
The All Japan Badminton Tournament is being held without spectators. The players are fighting with joy in their hearts to be able to participate.　2020-12-26 11:25




一時間　前に歩いた　砂浜の　足跡を掃いて　真っ新になる　776
The waves have swept away the footprints on the sand from an hour ago, leaving the beach brand new.　2020-12-26 16:03




この先に　身を置くところ　現代の　姥捨て山は　如何なるところ　777
I wonder what the place I'm living in next, that is, the modern-day mountain of abandoned old women, will be like.　2020-12-26 17:04




指導者が　優勝劣敗　左右する　フィギュアスケート　人間模様　778
Who the coach is determines whether the skater wins or loses. This gives a glimpse into the human drama of figure skating.　2020-12-27 06:57




家中を　すっかり清める　すす払い　コロナウィルス　念入りに祓う　779
A "soot-sweeping" ceremony is performed to thoroughly purify the entire house, with particular attention paid to exorcising the coronavirus.　2020-12-27 07:24





その昔　血を売って生きる　人がいた　今ならからだの　何処を売る　780
Long ago, there were people who made a living by selling their blood. What part of our body could we sell to make money today?　2020-12-27 07:39





えいこらと　足踏ん張って　バイスクル　吐息僅かな　二酸化炭素　781
I put all my strength into my legs and pedaled my bike. My breath contained a small amount of carbon dioxide. 　2020-12-27 08:02




歳末の　日曜の朝　のんびりと　行き交う車　平和そのもの　782
The sight of cars passing by leisurely on a Sunday morning at the end of the year is peaceful.　2020-12-27 08:24




生涯の　刑事免責　決めた国　野蛮なロシア　話にならない　783
There is a country that has decided on lifetime immunity from criminal prosecution. Barbaric Russia is out of the question.　2020-12-27 08:53





バドミントン　決勝戦が　始まった　みんな頑張れ　コロナに負ける　784
The badminton final has begun. Good luck everyone. Let's beat the coronavirus.　2020-12-27 10:00




観客の　居ない会場　高らかに　開始を告げる　審判員　785
The referee loudly announced the start of the match in the empty stadium. "START!"　2020-12-27 10:37





パンパンと　シャトルを叩く　音だけの　喚声のない　静かの館　786
The sound of rackets hitting the shuttlecock echoes throughout the venue. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the venue is quiet with no shouting. 　2020-12-27 11:14




無観客　解説の人　無意識に　声細くして　お通夜のように　787
With sumo wrestling held without spectators, the commentator unconsciously lowered his voices to make it sound like a wake.　2020-12-27 12:19





平っぺたい　島や山々　眺め往く　山陰道は　食も美なり　788
The San'in Road offers beautiful views of flat islands and mountains, and the food is delicious too.　2020-12-27 12:48





このジジイ　憎たらしくも　厚かましい　頭を丸めて　修行し直せ　789
This old man is disgusting and shameless. He should shave his head and start practicing his life again.　2020-12-27 18:09




今宵また　独り寝床に　転げ込む　酒もまわって　瞬時に眠る　790
Tonight I tumble into bed alone again. The alcohol has taken effect and I fall asleep instantly.　2020-12-28 00:00




ダンプカー　荷台に埃　積むような　遠い道程　語学学習　791
The road to learning a language is a long one, like piling up dust in the back of a dump truck. 　　2020-12-28 05:41




生涯の　佳き妻を得るは　仕官より　大事なことと　チャンバラ映画　792
Makoto Fujita's sword fighting film teaches us that finding a good wife for life is more important than deciding on a career.　2020-12-28 06:47




検察は　不起訴理由を　国民の　腑に落ちるよに　説明すべき　793
The prosecution should explain in a way that the public can understand why they decided not to indict on the allegations surrounding the Cherry Blossom Viewing Party.　2020-12-28 07:09




閉店を　決めた人気の　ラーメン店　コロナ自粛で　経営不振　794
A popular ramen restaurant has decided to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting decline in business. 　2020-12-28 07:54




不意打ちの　コロナショックで　経営難　倒産回避の　企業買収　795
The unexpected coronavirus shock has caused financial difficulties for the company, and the sad news is that they are selling the company to avoid bankruptcy. 　2020-12-28 08:0




水たまり　大きなどぜう　百舌が捕る　そりゃ馳走じゃ　そりゃ旨かろ　796
There is a big loach in a puddle, which the bull-head shrike catches and eats. That must be delicious.　2020-12-28 08:56




当局が　アリババ虐め　お隣さん　一党独裁　強権支配　797
Chinese authorities are bullying Alibaba. The neighboring country is a one-party dictatorship with a strong ruling system. 　2020-12-28 09:22




馬鹿としか　言いようがない　また会食　詭弁を弄す　恥知らず者　798
The only word I can use is "idiot". The Diet members are dining out again. What shameless people using sophistry. 　2020-12-28 12:14




切実な　医療崩壊　止めるには　なすべきことは　外出自粛　799
In order to prevent the serious collapse of our medical system, what we need to do is to refrain from going out. 　2020-12-28 14:09




韓国に　佛盗まれ　幾年（いくとせ）か　出廷するは　無駄の自明か　800
How many years have passed since the Buddha statue was stolen by South Korea? Going to court will only prove pointless.　2020-12-28 16:30





終活の短歌集　第二章　第九節