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Tokyo 2020: Five Japanese words that sum up my impressions
大象传媒 reporter Lourdes Heredia was a student in Japan 25 years ago, and has returned to work on the 大象传媒's Olympic coverage. It's been bittersweet, with the triumph of the Olympics dimmed by Covid. She shares five Japanese words which perfectly describe her impressions. Discover the words for 'suck it up', someone who's having a bad time, and 'do your best'.
Photo: A shopkeeper in Tokyo Credit: Reuters
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