What is "PLUS ALPHA?" The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161 - podcast episode cover

What is "PLUS ALPHA?" The Meaning & Origin of the Japanese term purasu arufa/プラスアルファ | Japan Station 161

Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture and Language
Jun 05, 2025•24 min•Ep. 161
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On this episode of Japan Station, I break down what the Japanese term "plus alpha" (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) means and its possible origins.

👉Topics Discussed

  • What does "plus alpha" (purasu arufa/プラスアルファ) mean?
  • How you use the Japanese term purasu arufa プラスアルファ
  • The most popular etymology of the term of purasu arufa
  • Real world examples of purasu arufa in use
  • About what puramaizero means (プラマイゼロ)
  • And much more!
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