Monday, June 25, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
漢字練習-小
| 小 | ||
| small | ||
| ON | ||
| SHO | ||
| kun | ||
| chii(sai) ko- o- | ||
| compounds | ||
| 小国 | ||
| shoukoku | ||
| small nation/power | ||
| 小説 | ||
| shousetsu | ||
| novel, story, fiction | ||
| 小額 | ||
| shougaku | ||
| small denomination | ||
| 小規模 | ||
| shoukibo | ||
| small scale | ||
| 少数 | ||
| shousuu | ||
| decimal (fraction) | ||
| 大小 | ||
| daishou | ||
| large and small; size; long and short swords | ||
| 縮小 | ||
| shukushousuru | ||
| reduce, curtail, minimum | ||
| 最小 | ||
| saishou | ||
| the smallest; minimum | ||
| 小事 | ||
| shouji | ||
| trifle | ||
| 小学校 | ||
| shougakko | ||
| elementary [primary] |
| ﾀｲのほうが日本より小国でわありません。 | たいのほうがにほんよりしょうこくでわあいません。 | Tai Land is a minor power compared to Japan. |
| 家内は小説を書いています。 | かないはしょうせつをかいています。 | Ｍｙ ｗｉｆｅ ｉｓ ｗｒｉｔｉｎｇ ａ ｓｔｏｒｙ． |
| ﾄﾞﾙで１ﾄﾞﾙは小額です。 | どるで１どるはしょうがくです。 | In dollars, 1 dollar is a small denomination. |
| その工場は小規模です。 | そのこうじょうはしょうきぼです。 | That factory is small scale. |
| １．２（いちーてんーに）は小数です。 | １．２（いちてんに）はしょうすうです。 | 1.2 is a decimal fraction. |
| もと彫金がほしいだから、縮小の買い物がいります。 | もとちょうきんがほしいだから、しゅくしょうのかいものがいります。 | Because I want more savings, we need to reduce shopping. |
| 最小の子供を意地悪しまった。 | さいしょのこどもをいじわるしまった。 | The smallest child was bullied. |
| ほりつは小事がかんかいないん。 | ほりつはしょうじがかんかいないん。 | The law does not concern itself with trifles. |
| 私は小学校の時元人気がありました。 | わたしはしょうがっこのときもとにんきがありました。 | I was more popular in elementary school. |
Saturday, February 18, 2012
漢字練習-川
Kanji - 川
ON Reading
SEN
kun reading
kawa
compounds
河川
kasen
rivers
山川
sansen (yamakawa)
mountains and rivers
kun
川上
kawakami
upstream/upriver
川瀬
kawase
rapids/shallows
小川
ogawa
brook/streamlet
江戸川
edogawa
Edo River
川原
kawara
dry riverbed / river beach
川－１
私の家の隣に川川です。
わたしのうちのとまりにかわがある。
There is a river near my house.
川－2
日本にたくさん河川がある。
にほんにたくさんかせんがある。
There are many rivers in Japan.
Note: better to use kawa instead of kasen. 川－3
ｶﾛﾗｰﾄﾞは山川で有名です。
Colorado はやなかわでゆうめいです。
Colorado is famous for mountains and rivers.
川－4
川上に工場があるから、ちょっと汚いです。
かわかみにこうじょうがあるから、ちょっときたないです。
Because there is a factory upstream, it is a little dirty.
川－5
川瀬でラフティングをしまｓた。
かわせでraftingをしました。
We rafted in the river shallows.
川－6
池からの小川があります。
いけからのおがわがあります。
There is a stream coming from the pond.
川－7
江戸川は有名な川です。
えどがわはゆうめいなかわです。
The Edo river is famous.
Note: Edo river is the name of a river. 川－8
川原でピクニックをしました。
かわらでpicnicをしました。
We had a picnic at the river bed.
ON Reading
SEN
kun reading
kawa
compounds
河川
kasen
rivers
山川
sansen (yamakawa)
mountains and rivers
kun
川上
kawakami
upstream/upriver
川瀬
kawase
rapids/shallows
小川
ogawa
brook/streamlet
江戸川
edogawa
Edo River
川原
kawara
dry riverbed / river beach
川－１
私の家の隣に川川です。
わたしのうちのとまりにかわがある。
There is a river near my house.
川－2
日本にたくさん河川がある。
にほんにたくさんかせんがある。
There are many rivers in Japan.
Note: better to use kawa instead of kasen. 川－3
ｶﾛﾗｰﾄﾞは山川で有名です。
Colorado はやなかわでゆうめいです。
Colorado is famous for mountains and rivers.
川－4
川上に工場があるから、ちょっと汚いです。
かわかみにこうじょうがあるから、ちょっときたないです。
Because there is a factory upstream, it is a little dirty.
川－5
川瀬でラフティングをしまｓた。
かわせでraftingをしました。
We rafted in the river shallows.
川－6
池からの小川があります。
いけからのおがわがあります。
There is a stream coming from the pond.
川－7
江戸川は有名な川です。
えどがわはゆうめいなかわです。
The Edo river is famous.
Note: Edo river is the name of a river. 川－8
川原でピクニックをしました。
かわらでpicnicをしました。
We had a picnic at the river bed.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Back Home - Lessons Learned
Betsy has been doing almost all of the blog posting. She also took about 3000 pictures and videos. Great job Betsy.
Hiromi did a great job of putting together a busy schedule. We did comprehensive site-seeing, shopping, food, culture and travel, all with excellent explanations in English.
Here are the lessons learned from Charles:
-Japan is a fully developed country. It appeared to be one continuous city, modern and convenient. There are more stores (good ones) than I imagined possible. My beloved Reasor's looks a little sad by comparison.
-The Japanese truly embraced western culture and values more than 150 years ago. The Meiji restoration broke almost a 1000 years of military rule. There was no glorification of the samurii or repressive military rule.
-Almost all Japanese understand English words. Many of the words in Japanese are English. Japanese schools teach English. English signs are everywhere. Betsy had no trouble conversing in English with Japanese people.
-Many many Japanese people are sincerely nice. They are not just polite. A "good morning" is a sincere wish, as is a "someone honorable is here, welcome to our store."
-Japanese people look very healthy. This is not just being thin, dressing well and being neat.
-Many things are more expensive because they are worth it. For example, a movie ticket was $25, but we also saw a $12 movie. The $25 movie had amazing seats with double arm rests, reserved seating, top quality 3D glasses you kept (they fit me comfortably), blankets if you were cold. But, you don't have to spend more money. We could get a $2.00 sandwich at the convenience store at the Disney hotel instead of the $40 buffet breakfast.
-Japanese food is delicious. There is an amazingly large variety of Japanese food. The fresh seafood is great, and I am no fan of seafood. The mushrooms were also amazing. Kobe beef is the best.
-There were a lot of people, but it did not seem crowded. Politeness, quiet, respect and genuinely nice people make all of the difference. I got bumped a lot, but no one apologized and no one took offense. Even during the unbelievably crowded festival, with obvious public drinking, there were many smiles and no angry people.
-Japan is a "finished" country. There were no obvious business opportunities. Everywhere you look the facilities and systems are well planned, well executed and efficient.
I really enjoyed the trip. My greatest joy has been in studying the language, and that will continue. It is a great place to visit.
Hiromi did a great job of putting together a busy schedule. We did comprehensive site-seeing, shopping, food, culture and travel, all with excellent explanations in English.
Here are the lessons learned from Charles:
-Japan is a fully developed country. It appeared to be one continuous city, modern and convenient. There are more stores (good ones) than I imagined possible. My beloved Reasor's looks a little sad by comparison.
-The Japanese truly embraced western culture and values more than 150 years ago. The Meiji restoration broke almost a 1000 years of military rule. There was no glorification of the samurii or repressive military rule.
-Almost all Japanese understand English words. Many of the words in Japanese are English. Japanese schools teach English. English signs are everywhere. Betsy had no trouble conversing in English with Japanese people.
-Many many Japanese people are sincerely nice. They are not just polite. A "good morning" is a sincere wish, as is a "someone honorable is here, welcome to our store."
-Japanese people look very healthy. This is not just being thin, dressing well and being neat.
-Many things are more expensive because they are worth it. For example, a movie ticket was $25, but we also saw a $12 movie. The $25 movie had amazing seats with double arm rests, reserved seating, top quality 3D glasses you kept (they fit me comfortably), blankets if you were cold. But, you don't have to spend more money. We could get a $2.00 sandwich at the convenience store at the Disney hotel instead of the $40 buffet breakfast.
-Japanese food is delicious. There is an amazingly large variety of Japanese food. The fresh seafood is great, and I am no fan of seafood. The mushrooms were also amazing. Kobe beef is the best.
-There were a lot of people, but it did not seem crowded. Politeness, quiet, respect and genuinely nice people make all of the difference. I got bumped a lot, but no one apologized and no one took offense. Even during the unbelievably crowded festival, with obvious public drinking, there were many smiles and no angry people.
-Japan is a "finished" country. There were no obvious business opportunities. Everywhere you look the facilities and systems are well planned, well executed and efficient.
I really enjoyed the trip. My greatest joy has been in studying the language, and that will continue. It is a great place to visit.
Betsy's Lessons Learned
The "Lessons Learned" that Charles wrote is very thoughtful and insightful.
Mine, not so much. Here goes:
1-Japan is beautiful
2-Most japanese people seem polite and earnestly sincere because they are.
3-Don't try to hug your cab driver, no matter how nice he is to you.
4-Don't point out english mistakes. They are everywhere.
5-If you attempt to speak the language, even badly, you will get a good response.
6-If you are a woman, always use "big flush" on the toilet.
7-There is no tipping in Japan. Good service is expected.
8-If someone offers you a free fan, take it.
9-Try to eat everything served to you. You will be pleasantly surprised often.
10-If there is a right way to do something, that's the way your are supposed to do it in Japan.
I am very grateful to Hiromi for planning a wonderful trip, and also taking really good pictures, but mostly I am grateful to her for being my friend and a wonderful traveling companion. Thank you Hiromi!
Thank you Charles for making my life such a great adventure. I can't wait to see what happens next!
Yamaha Piano Factory
On the way back from KyoTo to ToKyo we stopped at the Yamaha Piano Factory.
Electric Cello
This lady was our tour guide. She also played the piano beautifully
This is a replica of the first organ that Yamaha built. The lady asked Charles to sit down and play it. He played a little bit of a song, I wish I'd had a chance to video tape it.
This piano was played for the emporer at a world's fair, and he liked it so much, he ordered pianos for his homes. That was a big moment for Yamaha
After the indoor tour, we went to watch them make pianos, but no picture taking allowed in the factory.
Our hotel room had a view of the Tokyo Bay. Too bad it was cloudy. The night view was lovely, but my camera just can't capture it.
Kyoto-NiJo-Ji
A typhoon came through Kyoto the day before, and apparently many umbrellas were ruined.
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