Did you hear the news???? The name for the new Japanese Era has been changed to....
永劫
It sounds great! Congratulations Japanese people!
4/01/2019
2/10/2019
#640 The Japanese Student Pt. 3
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The Japanese Student Pt. 3
The other day in class, one of my students who had once been a serious student of KENDO explained to me the concept of SHU HA RI. When Japanese students begin learning something, they follow what the teacher says and don't ask questions. The reason, I think, is so that the student can learn the basics the exact same way as the teacher did before. The good point is that the student will learn the fundamentals completely and properly. The bad point is that the student may only know, but not understand, and it can take a long time to learn this way.
American students consider thinking and understanding to be more important for learning than following the basic steps. That's why they ask so many questions. They want to have a complete understanding before they focus on the fundamentals. This is an important point in American culture. Even Steve Jobs' motto was "Think Different". The good point is that the student can learn and remember quickly. The bad point is that some important basic steps are missed and can prevent someone from reaching a very high level.
I think the best way to learn is a little of both!
The Japanese Student Pt. 3
The other day in class, one of my students who had once been a serious student of KENDO explained to me the concept of SHU HA RI. When Japanese students begin learning something, they follow what the teacher says and don't ask questions. The reason, I think, is so that the student can learn the basics the exact same way as the teacher did before. The good point is that the student will learn the fundamentals completely and properly. The bad point is that the student may only know, but not understand, and it can take a long time to learn this way.
American students consider thinking and understanding to be more important for learning than following the basic steps. That's why they ask so many questions. They want to have a complete understanding before they focus on the fundamentals. This is an important point in American culture. Even Steve Jobs' motto was "Think Different". The good point is that the student can learn and remember quickly. The bad point is that some important basic steps are missed and can prevent someone from reaching a very high level.
I think the best way to learn is a little of both!
#639 The Japanese Student Pt. 2
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- to look directly at someone 人を真っ直ぐに見る/ 直視する
- he yelled at me 彼は私を怒鳴りつけた。
- attentively(adv) よく注意して
- pay attention 注意を払う
- practice (v) 練習する (ここでは、「稽古する 」が適当かな?
- opposite (adj) 反対の ここでは名詞で the opposite と使われているように、反対の(人/物/事) です。
The Japanese Student Pt. 2
I was sitting Japanese style with my feet under my legs as I always do in class (seiza). I was in my Aikido dojo, but in Florida. I was watching my teacher's feet and hands, listening attentively, and
taking in everything he said as he spoke. But then suddenly he yelled at me. He was angry and said something like "Don't you think this is interesting, John?" I realized that I was being Japanese! I was quiet and not looking directly at him, and he thought that I was not paying attention.
In my Aikido dojo in Japan, however, I was the opposite. The other students would rarely ask questions. We would often have American students like me from the Navy base come. Since I could speak English, my teacher would ask me to teach them. I thought they were so noisy. They always said, "why, why, why?". It seemed like they were speaking more than practicing.
Why are Japanese students so quiet, and why are American students so noisy?
TO BE CONTINUED......
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The Japanese Student Pt. 2
I was sitting Japanese style with my feet under my legs as I always do in class (seiza). I was in my Aikido dojo, but in Florida. I was watching my teacher's feet and hands, listening attentively, and
taking in everything he said as he spoke. But then suddenly he yelled at me. He was angry and said something like "Don't you think this is interesting, John?" I realized that I was being Japanese! I was quiet and not looking directly at him, and he thought that I was not paying attention.
In my Aikido dojo in Japan, however, I was the opposite. The other students would rarely ask questions. We would often have American students like me from the Navy base come. Since I could speak English, my teacher would ask me to teach them. I thought they were so noisy. They always said, "why, why, why?". It seemed like they were speaking more than practicing.
Why are Japanese students so quiet, and why are American students so noisy?
TO BE CONTINUED......
taking in everything he said as he spoke. But then suddenly he yelled at me. He was angry and said something like "Don't you think this is interesting, John?" I realized that I was being Japanese! I was quiet and not looking directly at him, and he thought that I was not paying attention.
In my Aikido dojo in Japan, however, I was the opposite. The other students would rarely ask questions. We would often have American students like me from the Navy base come. Since I could speak English, my teacher would ask me to teach them. I thought they were so noisy. They always said, "why, why, why?". It seemed like they were speaking more than practicing.
Why are Japanese students so quiet, and why are American students so noisy?
TO BE CONTINUED......
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2/09/2019
#638 The Japanese student Pt. 1
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2. translate (v) 翻訳する/ 訳す
3. frustration (n) 欲求不満
4. biology (n) 生物学
** an open-ended question can not be answered with a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ response.
それに対し、
a closed-ended question can be answered by simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Thank-you Yaeko san for your translation!
The Japanese Student Pt. 1
There is a big difference between Japanese students and American students.
Actually, there are many differences, but the one I want to talk about today is.....
Japanese students are so quiet! Sometimes at my tango lessons, a teacher would come from Argentina to teach. I was lucky because they could often speak English. Usually, they would have someone to translate to Japanese for them. Sometimes they would say, "Are there any questions?"
Silence.
Then the teacher would talk some more and then ask an open-ended question like "Why do you think this is important?"
Silence.
I could see the look of frustration on the Tango teacher's face. It was the same look my high school biology teacher had on her face when no one spoke up. She then told us that if no one had any questions, then it meant that we understood everything and so she was going to give us a test!
I had a similar experience in my aikido class......
TO BE CONTINUED....
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The Japanese Student Pt. 1
There is a big difference between Japanese students and American students.
Actually, there are many differences, but the one I want to talk about today is.....
Japanese students are so quiet! Sometimes at my tango lessons, a teacher would come from Argentina to teach. I was lucky because they could often speak English. Usually, they would have someone to translate to Japanese for them. Sometimes they would say, "Are there any questions?"
Silence.
Then the teacher would talk some more and then ask an open-ended question like "Why do you think this is important?"
Silence.
I could see the look of frustration on the Tango teacher's face. It was the same look my high school biology teacher had on her face when no one spoke up. She then told us that if no one had any questions, then it meant that we understood everything and so she was going to give us a test!I had a similar experience in my aikido class......
TO BE CONTINUED....
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2/01/2019
February 1, 2019 Climbing Mr. Fuji Pt. 4
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Climbing Mr. Fuji Pt. 4
We could see the top! We were almost there, just a little more way to go. However, it was just another little hilltop. It looked like the top, but it wasn't. We felt so tired, maybe because the air was thin. So we sat down to take a break. That's when a little old lady and her 2 little grandchildren came zipping by. She stopped to talk to us. She was Japanese, but she could speak English. She said that it was her 7th time climbing Mt. Fuji! What energy!
I felt like we were in an airplane because from our viewpoint, we were looking down on the clouds. The sun was shining and warm and seemed to welcome us as we made it through the final gate to the top of Mt. Fuji! What do you think we found there? Can you imagine?
To be continued....
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We could see the top! We were almost there, just a little more way to go. However, it was just another little hilltop. It looked like the top, but it wasn't. We felt so tired, maybe because the air was thin. So we sat down to take a break. That's when a little old lady and her 2 little grandchildren came zipping by. She stopped to talk to us. She was Japanese, but she could speak English. She said that it was her 7th time climbing Mt. Fuji! What energy!
I felt like we were in an airplane because from our viewpoint, we were looking down on the clouds. The sun was shining and warm and seemed to welcome us as we made it through the final gate to the top of Mt. Fuji! What do you think we found there? Can you imagine?
To be continued....
I felt like we were in an airplane because from our viewpoint, we were looking down on the clouds. The sun was shining and warm and seemed to welcome us as we made it through the final gate to the top of Mt. Fuji! What do you think we found there? Can you imagine?
To be continued....
Thank-you for listening!
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day, Miami!
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1/30/2019
January 30, 2019 Why Japan?
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The following is something that one of my student's wrote. I changed it a little bit. Her English is very nice, and the story is very interesting.
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Student's essay:
Where does the name "Japan" come from, and what does it mean? Nihon is said to mean "The land of the rising sun", but how about JAPAN? It's not a Japanese word, after all!
Mr. John gave me this homework. I googled it before coming to class, and this is what I found; I don't know if it is correct or not.
It is said that "Japan" is actually a Chinese pronunciation of Nihon. Chinese people pronounced it as "Jipun". When Marco Polo heard this, he passed it on as "Zipan" (sounds like ジパン). Over the years, this became the modern pronunciation that we know today, "Japan".
Interesting, isn't it?
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The following is something that one of my student's wrote. I changed it a little bit. Her English is very nice, and the story is very interesting.
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Student's essay:
Where does the name "Japan" come from, and what does it mean? Nihon is said to mean "The land of the rising sun", but how about JAPAN? It's not a Japanese word, after all!
Mr. John gave me this homework. I googled it before coming to class, and this is what I found; I don't know if it is correct or not.
It is said that "Japan" is actually a Chinese pronunciation of Nihon. Chinese people pronounced it as "Jipun". When Marco Polo heard this, he passed it on as "Zipan" (sounds like ジパン). Over the years, this became the modern pronunciation that we know today, "Japan".
Interesting, isn't it?
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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1/29/2019
January 29, 2019 Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt. 3
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Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt. 3
The view from the lodge was fantastic!
Journey through the clouds
Gate to heaven?
Made it through the clouds!
Looks like we reached the top!
When I finally woke up and got out of my futon, I had a big surprise.......
All of my friends with whom I had started out with were also here in the same room! We all laughed and talked about how cold it was the night before and that we all overslept and missed the sunrise. I think it was around 9am when we awoke.
Two of my friends and I started off on our trek up the mountain again. Up ahead, it looked like fog, but then we realized that it was the clouds! Walking into the clouds was an eerie feeling. Before that, it was nice and sunny, and now everything was hazy and dark. I couldn't see the top of the mountain, nor the bottom. It just seemed to be an endless path with no end. Step by step we drudged on, still clutching to that darn hiking stick until finally the haze cleared and we made it through the clouds. We could see the top! We were almost there, just a little more way to go. However........
To be continued...
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Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt. 3
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| The view from the lodge was fantastic! |
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| Journey through the clouds |
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| Gate to heaven? |
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| Made it through the clouds! |
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| Looks like we reached the top! |
When I finally woke up and got out of my futon, I had a big surprise.......
All of my friends with whom I had started out with were also here in the same room! We all laughed and talked about how cold it was the night before and that we all overslept and missed the sunrise. I think it was around 9am when we awoke.
Two of my friends and I started off on our trek up the mountain again. Up ahead, it looked like fog, but then we realized that it was the clouds! Walking into the clouds was an eerie feeling. Before that, it was nice and sunny, and now everything was hazy and dark. I couldn't see the top of the mountain, nor the bottom. It just seemed to be an endless path with no end. Step by step we drudged on, still clutching to that darn hiking stick until finally the haze cleared and we made it through the clouds. We could see the top! We were almost there, just a little more way to go. However........
To be continued...
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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1/28/2019
January 28, 2019 Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt. 2
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Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt. 2
Me and my very heavy hiking stick. Can you see my t-shirt? I love Mt. Fuji!
The first floor of the mountain lodge
I always thought that Japanese people are so polite because they say "Mr. Fuji" (Fuji-san)
Inside my cozy futon. The roof was just over my head. The wind was howling and sounded so cold outside.
People come and go
Like the winter and summer
Fuji always stays
At station 9, I was freezing. There was a mountain hut (lodge) there. It was only 5000 yen, but I only had credit cards and no cash. I was sitting in front of the hut shivering and then I heard a voice, "You okay?" It was some American guy I had never met before. I told him how I didn't have any cash and that I didn't know it was going to be so cold. It was July!! He was in the Navy, too. He lent me 5000 yen to stay in the lodge and told me I could pay him back if I ever met him again. He made my day!
Inside the lodge, I went up to the second floor. It was more like an attic. Futons were lined up on either side of the room with a few guests here and there bundled up inside. I remember thinking that it was strange that so many strangers slept next to each other in the same room. But, I was cold and tired, so I didn't care. I quickly jumped into one. I was so lucky. It was so warm, and I could hear the howling wind outside.
Then the morning came. Some Japanese guy came in the room shouting something in Japanese. I didn't understand what he was saying and I didn't care. I just wanted to stay nestled in my futon a few more hours. I realized later that he was telling everyone that the sun was coming up and that we should all go out to watch it. I missed it. Too bad. I guess I have to go back now. ha ha.
When I finally woke up and got out of my futon, I had a big surprise.......
To be continued.....
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Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt. 2
People come and go
Like the winter and summer
Fuji always stays
At station 9, I was freezing. There was a mountain hut (lodge) there. It was only 5000 yen, but I only had credit cards and no cash. I was sitting in front of the hut shivering and then I heard a voice, "You okay?" It was some American guy I had never met before. I told him how I didn't have any cash and that I didn't know it was going to be so cold. It was July!! He was in the Navy, too. He lent me 5000 yen to stay in the lodge and told me I could pay him back if I ever met him again. He made my day!
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| Me and my very heavy hiking stick. Can you see my t-shirt? I love Mt. Fuji! |
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| The first floor of the mountain lodge |
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| I always thought that Japanese people are so polite because they say "Mr. Fuji" (Fuji-san) |
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| Inside my cozy futon. The roof was just over my head. The wind was howling and sounded so cold outside. |
Like the winter and summer
Fuji always stays
At station 9, I was freezing. There was a mountain hut (lodge) there. It was only 5000 yen, but I only had credit cards and no cash. I was sitting in front of the hut shivering and then I heard a voice, "You okay?" It was some American guy I had never met before. I told him how I didn't have any cash and that I didn't know it was going to be so cold. It was July!! He was in the Navy, too. He lent me 5000 yen to stay in the lodge and told me I could pay him back if I ever met him again. He made my day!
Inside the lodge, I went up to the second floor. It was more like an attic. Futons were lined up on either side of the room with a few guests here and there bundled up inside. I remember thinking that it was strange that so many strangers slept next to each other in the same room. But, I was cold and tired, so I didn't care. I quickly jumped into one. I was so lucky. It was so warm, and I could hear the howling wind outside.
Then the morning came. Some Japanese guy came in the room shouting something in Japanese. I didn't understand what he was saying and I didn't care. I just wanted to stay nestled in my futon a few more hours. I realized later that he was telling everyone that the sun was coming up and that we should all go out to watch it. I missed it. Too bad. I guess I have to go back now. ha ha.
When I finally woke up and got out of my futon, I had a big surprise.......
To be continued.....
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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1/27/2019
January 27,2019 Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt. 1
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Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt 1.
Crystal clear, cold sky
The heart of Japan calls me
From under the snow
Oh, the biting cold
Doesn't even bother her
Always strong, always
When I first came to Japan one of the first things I wanted to do was to climb Mt. Fuji. It is said that if you leave Japan without climbing Mt. Fuji then you will be destined to return. I signed up to go on a tour with a few of my Navy friends. We arrived at Mt. Fuji at about 9pm at night. The daytime was really hot, so we decided to start climbing at night so that we could watch the sunrise from the top. We got off the bus and set out on our journey. Since everyone walked at a different pace, we split up and began our climb separately. From station 5, the climb started rather easily. I bought a tall wooden hiking stick. At every station on the way to the top, we could get stamps on the stick. However, as the hike went on, the stick became heavier and heavier. I started thinking that I wanted to throw the stick off the side of the mountain. As I got higher, at about station 7, I saw many people who were already tired and using oxygen canisters to breathe. There were bottlenecks along the path where it was really crowded. This was my first time climbing a mountain, so I didn't think about the temperature or the air. The higher I got, the thinner the air became, and the colder I got. At station 9, I was freezing. There was a mountain hut (lodge) there. It was only 5000 yen, but I only had credit cards and no cash. I was sitting in front of the hut shivering and then......
To be continued!
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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気に入った方は下記リンクをコピーして、友人と共有してくだい！
Climbing Mt. Fuji Pt 1.
Crystal clear, cold sky
The heart of Japan calls me
From under the snow
Oh, the biting cold
Doesn't even bother her
Always strong, always
When I first came to Japan one of the first things I wanted to do was to climb Mt. Fuji. It is said that if you leave Japan without climbing Mt. Fuji then you will be destined to return. I signed up to go on a tour with a few of my Navy friends. We arrived at Mt. Fuji at about 9pm at night. The daytime was really hot, so we decided to start climbing at night so that we could watch the sunrise from the top. We got off the bus and set out on our journey. Since everyone walked at a different pace, we split up and began our climb separately. From station 5, the climb started rather easily. I bought a tall wooden hiking stick. At every station on the way to the top, we could get stamps on the stick. However, as the hike went on, the stick became heavier and heavier. I started thinking that I wanted to throw the stick off the side of the mountain. As I got higher, at about station 7, I saw many people who were already tired and using oxygen canisters to breathe. There were bottlenecks along the path where it was really crowded. This was my first time climbing a mountain, so I didn't think about the temperature or the air. The higher I got, the thinner the air became, and the colder I got. At station 9, I was freezing. There was a mountain hut (lodge) there. It was only 5000 yen, but I only had credit cards and no cash. I was sitting in front of the hut shivering and then......
To be continued!
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1/23/2019
January 23, 2019 Karate Kid
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One of my favorite movies is "Karate Kid". I'm talking about the old version, not the new one with Jackie Chan. The Karate Kid is one of the few movies that teach real Japanese culture. For example, Mr. Miyagi (the karate teacher) teaches Daniel (the student) that the teacher teaches, the student learns and that he isn't allowed to ask any questions. NO QUESTIONS! Also, Daniel is expected to pay for his lessons, not with money, but with his hard work and effort. This is very difficult for Daniel. Mr. Miyagi tells Daniel to paint his fence and sand his deck, but Daniel just says "Why, why, why????"
This movie inspired me to learn Karate when I was 13. I did it for about 3 years, but I gave up because I always lost. ha ha.
Recently, there is a new tv series called "Cobra Kai" which continues the story, but now Daniel is in his 40's. I don't like this new show. I think that it doesn't capture the spirit of the original movie.
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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One of my favorite movies is "Karate Kid". I'm talking about the old version, not the new one with Jackie Chan. The Karate Kid is one of the few movies that teach real Japanese culture. For example, Mr. Miyagi (the karate teacher) teaches Daniel (the student) that the teacher teaches, the student learns and that he isn't allowed to ask any questions. NO QUESTIONS! Also, Daniel is expected to pay for his lessons, not with money, but with his hard work and effort. This is very difficult for Daniel. Mr. Miyagi tells Daniel to paint his fence and sand his deck, but Daniel just says "Why, why, why????"
This movie inspired me to learn Karate when I was 13. I did it for about 3 years, but I gave up because I always lost. ha ha.
Recently, there is a new tv series called "Cobra Kai" which continues the story, but now Daniel is in his 40's. I don't like this new show. I think that it doesn't capture the spirit of the original movie.
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
This movie inspired me to learn Karate when I was 13. I did it for about 3 years, but I gave up because I always lost. ha ha.
Recently, there is a new tv series called "Cobra Kai" which continues the story, but now Daniel is in his 40's. I don't like this new show. I think that it doesn't capture the spirit of the original movie.
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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1/22/2019
January 22, 2019 What Japan can teach the world
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What Japan Can Teach the World
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When you think of teaching Japanese culture to foreigners, what comes to mind? I think on the surface, when people think of Japanese culture they imagine cosplay, animation, sushi, samurai, and ninja. Images of old Kyoto and Kamakura come to mind.
As for me, I think Japanese culture is much deeper than that. The jewel of Japanese culture, I think, is found in the heart of Japanese. Since I have come to Japan, I think that my character and spirit has changed a lot, thanks to Japanese people. Virtues such as humility, compassion, kindness, dedication, service, along with a sense of stoicness, are all part of Japanese character. In my opinion, the world could benefit not by learning about the ancient samurai, but by knowing the heart of the Japanese.
これからもよろしくお願いします。
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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気に入った方は下記リンクをコピーして、友人と共有してくだい！
When you think of teaching Japanese culture to foreigners, what comes to mind? I think on the surface, when people think of Japanese culture they imagine cosplay, animation, sushi, samurai, and ninja. Images of old Kyoto and Kamakura come to mind.
As for me, I think Japanese culture is much deeper than that. The jewel of Japanese culture, I think, is found in the heart of Japanese. Since I have come to Japan, I think that my character and spirit has changed a lot, thanks to Japanese people. Virtues such as humility, compassion, kindness, dedication, service, along with a sense of stoicness, are all part of Japanese character. In my opinion, the world could benefit not by learning about the ancient samurai, but by knowing the heart of the Japanese.
これからもよろしくお願いします。
As for me, I think Japanese culture is much deeper than that. The jewel of Japanese culture, I think, is found in the heart of Japanese. Since I have come to Japan, I think that my character and spirit has changed a lot, thanks to Japanese people. Virtues such as humility, compassion, kindness, dedication, service, along with a sense of stoicness, are all part of Japanese character. In my opinion, the world could benefit not by learning about the ancient samurai, but by knowing the heart of the Japanese.
これからもよろしくお願いします。
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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1/15/2019
January 15, 2019 成人の日
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成人の日
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Do you know how to say "成人の日" in English? It is called "Coming of Age Day". A more exact translation of the kanji, however, is "The day of becoming a person". I think it is a very important day to teach children that they are now a member of society and are expected to live responsibly, help other people, and contribute to society.
One thing I think is strange, however...recently in Japan, the voting age has been changed to 18, right? But they are not yet considered adults? Does that mean that children are voting???
On another note, I completely forgot that yesterday was Coming of Age Day. I locked myself in my apartment and worked on my PC all day. I regret that I missed the chance to see many beautiful kimonos.
Here's more from Wikipedia:
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi) is a Japanese holiday held annually on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached or will reach the age of majority between April 2 of the previous year and April 1 of the current year, and to help them realize that they have become adults. Festivities include coming of age ceremonies (成人式 seijin-shiki) held at local and prefectural offices, as well as after-parties among family and friends.
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Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
*お願い！Since my Japanese is not so good, could someone please leave a comment and explain the new words and phrases? Thank-you!
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気に入った方は下記リンクをコピーして、友人と共有してくだい！
Do you know how to say "成人の日" in English? It is called "Coming of Age Day". A more exact translation of the kanji, however, is "The day of becoming a person". I think it is a very important day to teach children that they are now a member of society and are expected to live responsibly, help other people, and contribute to society.
One thing I think is strange, however...recently in Japan, the voting age has been changed to 18, right? But they are not yet considered adults? Does that mean that children are voting???
On another note, I completely forgot that yesterday was Coming of Age Day. I locked myself in my apartment and worked on my PC all day. I regret that I missed the chance to see many beautiful kimonos.
Here's more from Wikipedia:
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi) is a Japanese holiday held annually on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached or will reach the age of majority between April 2 of the previous year and April 1 of the current year, and to help them realize that they have become adults. Festivities include coming of age ceremonies (成人式 seijin-shiki) held at local and prefectural offices, as well as after-parties among family and friends.
Click here to read more.
One thing I think is strange, however...recently in Japan, the voting age has been changed to 18, right? But they are not yet considered adults? Does that mean that children are voting???
On another note, I completely forgot that yesterday was Coming of Age Day. I locked myself in my apartment and worked on my PC all day. I regret that I missed the chance to see many beautiful kimonos.
Here's more from Wikipedia:
Coming of Age Day (成人の日 Seijin no Hi) is a Japanese holiday held annually on the second Monday of January. It is held in order to congratulate and encourage all those who have reached or will reach the age of majority between April 2 of the previous year and April 1 of the current year, and to help them realize that they have become adults. Festivities include coming of age ceremonies (成人式 seijin-shiki) held at local and prefectural offices, as well as after-parties among family and friends.
Click here to read more.
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
*お願い！Since my Japanese is not so good, could someone please leave a comment and explain the new words and phrases? Thank-you!
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ブログをお読みいだだきありがとうございます。*お願い！Since my Japanese is not so good, could someone please leave a comment and explain the new words and phrases? Thank-you!
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1/10/2019
January 10, 2019 Don't tell me I'm getting fat!
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Don't tell me I'm getting fat!
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Don't tell me I'm getting fat!
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Japanese people are always so polite, maybe some of the most polite people in the world. They are always considerate of other people's feelings and are careful with the words they choose. However, one thing that surprises me is how Japanese people can so easily say "You're getting FAT", or "You got fat"! It sounds too direct. In English, usually people will say "Oh, it looks like you have gained a little weight." or "Have you put on some weight?" I think it sounds a little softer.
After the holidays, have you put on any weight? コメントを残してください。
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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Japanese people are always so polite, maybe some of the most polite people in the world. They are always considerate of other people's feelings and are careful with the words they choose. However, one thing that surprises me is how Japanese people can so easily say "You're getting FAT", or "You got fat"! It sounds too direct. In English, usually people will say "Oh, it looks like you have gained a little weight." or "Have you put on some weight?" I think it sounds a little softer.
After the holidays, have you put on any weight? コメントを残してください。
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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1/09/2019
January 9, 2019 Strange order
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Strange Order
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Last night after work, I decided to go to McDonald's. I ordered the same thing I usually get, 2 Big Macs with a side salad and a water FOR HERE. I always speak Japanese when I order, but foreign loan words like restaurant and Starbucks and Big Mac are very difficult for me to pronounce because I have a tendency to pronounce them as they naturally are in English. I was tired when the cashier repeated my order back to me and I wasn't really listening. I was shocked when I got my order. Two teriyaki burgers with a side salad and water TO GO. Is my pronunciation that bad??? How does "Big Mac" sound anything like "teriyaki"???? Anyway, I was hungry and tired, so I just ate it as I laughed to myself.
Are Japanese words difficult for you to pronounce in English? コメントを書いてください。
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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Last night after work, I decided to go to McDonald's. I ordered the same thing I usually get, 2 Big Macs with a side salad and a water FOR HERE. I always speak Japanese when I order, but foreign loan words like restaurant and Starbucks and Big Mac are very difficult for me to pronounce because I have a tendency to pronounce them as they naturally are in English. I was tired when the cashier repeated my order back to me and I wasn't really listening. I was shocked when I got my order. Two teriyaki burgers with a side salad and water TO GO. Is my pronunciation that bad??? How does "Big Mac" sound anything like "teriyaki"???? Anyway, I was hungry and tired, so I just ate it as I laughed to myself.
Are Japanese words difficult for you to pronounce in English? コメントを書いてください。
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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12/28/2018
December 28, 2018 Cleaning?
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12月 23-31 は休みです。
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Cleaning?
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I imagine many Japanese people are busy today cleaning. Not me! I prefer to wait until Spring when I can open all the windows, let the fresh air in, and get the dust out. I vacuum behind the furniture, wash the windows, dust everything off, and make everything "spic-and-span". American people call it "Spring Cleaning". By the way, where have all the Christmas decorations gone? I went out last night and couldn't find any anywhere! American people are quite lazy about putting them away. Sometimes, you can find Christmas decorations still hanging in the end of January!
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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I imagine many Japanese people are busy today cleaning. Not me! I prefer to wait until Spring when I can open all the windows, let the fresh air in, and get the dust out. I vacuum behind the furniture, wash the windows, dust everything off, and make everything "spic-and-span". American people call it "Spring Cleaning". By the way, where have all the Christmas decorations gone? I went out last night and couldn't find any anywhere! American people are quite lazy about putting them away. Sometimes, you can find Christmas decorations still hanging in the end of January!
Have a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful day!
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12/27/2018
December 27, 2018 Japanese English
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Japanese English
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