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Mottainai Grandma

もったいないばあさん

“Grandma explores the meaning of "mottainai"—a Japanese expression of regret over wastefulness—after failing to explain it to her son.”

4 episodes6 min

Slice of LifeSpring 2020LIDENFILMSG - All Ages

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Synopsis

Grandma explores the meaning of "mottainai"—a Japanese expression of regret over wastefulness—after failing to explain it to her son.

In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.