Tough Love Japan-style

Sometimes you can find yourself in a situation where you need to pretend to be upset or angry.

Believe it or not, the Japanese have an idiom for this.

Let's try a Japanese quiz!

A: うちの息子はゲームばかりしているの。

B:　子供はかわいいとは思うけど、心を（　　）にして、叱った方が良いよ。

A: My son just plays video games all the time.

B: While I think children are adorable, you should toughen up a bit and discipline him.

Choose the correct word to fit into the missing space ( 　　　).

Select the answer from choices 1～ 4 below.

①　悪（あく）evil
②　鬼（おに）a demon
③　氷（こおり）ice
④　塩（しお）salt

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

②　鬼（おに）

◆ Today's expression

心（こころ）を鬼（おに）にする

"心を鬼にする" means adopting a strict and stern attitude. It usually means to be calm and withhold your passion. It is often used when describing disciplining children sternly without emotions.