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EINSTEIN’S QUOTES AE7(アインシュタインの名言)
His quotes are so powerful that I have been inspired so many times. “Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts.” by ALBERT EINSTEIN “自分自身の目で見、自分自身の心で感じる人は、とても少ない。” Jibun jishin no me de mi, jibun jishin … Continue reading
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Japanese Valentine’s Day is different
Valentine’s Day バレンタインデー Valentine’s Day was Sunday gone. All ladies, did you get a lovely card and flowers from your loved one? According to Wikipedia Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine,[1] is celebrated annually on February 14.[2] It … Continue reading
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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 (はるよこい）”Come Spring”
According to the old calendar it is already Spring. Although it has been snowing here in the UK we can see the sing of Spring coming up, buds are beginning to swell and the daytime has become loner and the … Continue reading
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EINSTEIN’S QUOTES AE6(アインシュタインの名言)
His quotes are so powerful that I have been inspired so many times. “I never think of the future. It comes soon enough.” by ALBERT EINSTEIN “私は、将来のことなど考えたことがありません。すぐに来てしまうのですから。” Watashi wa shoura no koto nado kangaetakoto ga arimasen. Sugu ni kite shimauno … Continue reading
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18 Common Verbs to Describe Activities – My Daily Routine
The verbs Below are my daily routine outlined, just a general idea. When we describe what to do, we use the verb + masu form. A. The verb + masu. For example, to get up, we say Oki masu B. … Continue reading
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Japanese Event in Feburary – Setsubun no hi (節分の日）
Japan is a country of many (maturi) festivals. A lot of festivals are associated with the changes in the seasons. What is the Setsubun? Setubun means “the changing of seasons” and the festival to mark the end of Winter and … Continue reading
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Winter’s Words 冬の言葉 （ふゆのことば）
Konnichiwa It has been cold hasn’t it! Winter makes us less active, well at least for me. It takes courage to step outside and even walk.. However, may be a perfect time to study at home. Specially due to the … Continue reading
A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 (ゆき）Snow
Do you like Winter? Oh I do not, I prefer Summer! However the scenery of fields, parks or mountains covered with snow looks magnificent and so romantic doesn’t it!!! Somehow it seems like a peaceful world to me. I remember … Continue reading
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EINSTEIN’S QUOTES AE5(アインシュタインの名言)
His quotes are so powerful that I have been inspired so many times. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” by ALBERT EINSTEIN “人生とは自転車に乗るようなものだ。倒れないようにするには動き続けなければならない)” Jinsei towa jitensha ni noruyo-na monoda. Taorenai yo-ni suru … Continue reading
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Do You Know CHIRASHIZUSHI? ちらし寿司知ってる？
I have just came back from walking! I am so hungry! Even if we stay at home without doing any walking we still become hungry don’t we. It is a time to eat lunch!!! So Let’s prepare for lunch! Do … Continue reading
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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 (やぎさんゆうびん）Goat’s letter
When we start learning any language as a kid we watch children’s TV programs. Starting A, B, C, D…….. and we learn some children’s songs. One of songs I used to sing as a kid is called “Goat’s letter” (やぎ-さんゆうびん）. … Continue reading
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EINSTEIN’S QUOTES AE4(アインシュタインの名言)
His quotes are so powerful that I have been inspired so many times. “The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive.” by ALBERT EINSTEIN “人の価値とは、その人が得たものではなく、その人が与えたもので測られる)” Hito no … Continue reading
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A Japanese Children’s Song – 童謡 (ぞうさん）
When we start learning any language as a kid we watch children’s TV programs. Starting A, B, C, D…….. and we learn some children’s songs. One of songs I used to sing as a kid is called “Elephant” (ぞう-さん). We … Continue reading
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Christmas gifts V Japanese New Year’s gifts (otoshidama)
In Western countries, we give not only our children and relative’s children gifts but also give adults gifts as well. In Japan, we have an custom called “otoshidama” We give our children or relative’s children money in special envelops to … Continue reading
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Do You Know Some Japanese Greeting Words?
USEFUL DAILY EXPRESSIONS If you have Japanese friends or visit Japan, you want to speak Japanese don’t you? I wanted to speak English when I visited UK. I introduce common expressions here!!! おはようございます。Ohayogozaimasu. Good morning! こんにちは。Konnichiwa. Hello/Good afternoon. こんばんは。Kombanwa. Good … Continue reading
EINSTEIN’S QUOTES AE3 (アインシュタインの名言)
His quotes are so powerful that I have been inspired so many times. “learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” by ALBERT EINSTEIN “過去から学び、今日のために生き、未来に対して希望をもつ。 大切なことは、何も疑問を持たない状態に陥らないことである)” Kako kara manabi, kyo no tameni … Continue reading
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! (あけましておめでとうございます）
Japanese Traditional New Year’s dishes (Osechi/おせち and Mochi/もち） In Japan, a new year is very important, just like Christmas in Western countries. Some spend the new year with families, gethering and celebrating the new year, cooking special dishes and drinking. … Continue reading
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EINSTEIN’S QUOTES AE２ (アインシュタインの名言)
His quotes are so powerful that I have been inspired so many times. “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity” by ALBERT EINSTEIN “困難のうちにチャンスがある。(こんなんのうちにちゃんすがある)” Konnan no uchi ni chansu ga aru. アインシュダイン
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FESTIVE SEASON クリスマスのマストアイテム
Poinsettia (ポインセチア） A poinsettia is a red (aka 赤) and green (midori 緑). We can see the poinsettias at supermarkets at this time of year! They are associated with the Christmans holiday and are popular seasonal decorations. However, do you … Continue reading
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The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has erupted ハワイ島のキラウエア火山噴火！
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island has erupted, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The eruption began late on Sunday within the Halema’uma’u crate located within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit about an hour after … Continue reading
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