Let's learn some Japanese
Saturday, March 26, 2011
| | | 1 commentsI would like to introduce a few Japanese words that's gotten stuck into most of us students, especially those that stuck onto me. Why? I thought some people might be interested. *grin*
いやいやいや iya iya iya : is an equivalent to "no way" with a nuance, or something similar
違う違う chigau chigau: means "no no" as in "it's not like that"
大 dai: A short form for daigaku which means "university". usually used when referring to a university like "which dai do you go to?" takes the meaning of "which university do you go to?" dai is obviously shorter and easier to pronounce, so no one use anything else
始まった… hajimatta...: "it started" or "it started again", more to a sigh
あれええ？ areee? : "ehhhh?"
だって datte : an informal "but..."
でも demo : a formal "but..."
いやああん iyaann : I guess you could consider this a form of "no way" in a cute way. it's originally iya but lengthened and tweaked with 'n's for cuteness
じゃん jan : close to "right?" like "it's cute right?" is replaced with kawaii jan, whereas kawaii is cute (as most people already know)
別に betsu ni : "nothing much" or "not really". example "what are you doing?" "betsu ni". another example "are you angry?" "betsu ni"
ふんんん funnn : "hmmmm" when not really interested
で？ de? : "so?"
大丈夫？ daijobu? : "everything ok?"
何してるの nani shiteruno : "whatcha doin"
どうした doushita : "what is it" or "what do you want", asked when something unexpected comes up
どうして doushite or なんで nande : "why?"
一応 ichiou : "just in case", can also be used for "somewhat" as in "have you finished your work?" "ichiou". In that case it's probably finished or probably not complete, or not done with much care. It's different from "yes", ichiou is used when the speaker is not completely sure of the perfectness of the situation.
やだ yada : "nooo", not in a hateful way
久しぶり hisashiburi : "long time no see"
どうもどうも doumo doumo : "thank you thank you" like when you just get praised or something
駅 eki : Station (train, bus)
電車 densha : Train (electric-powered)
新幹 shinkan : Short form for shinkansen or bullet train
自転車 jitensha : Bicycle
Ok, out of ideas. If there's any you'd like me to add just leave a comment. *wink wink*
いやいやいや iya iya iya : is an equivalent to "no way" with a nuance, or something similar
違う違う chigau chigau: means "no no" as in "it's not like that"
大 dai: A short form for daigaku which means "university". usually used when referring to a university like "which dai do you go to?" takes the meaning of "which university do you go to?" dai is obviously shorter and easier to pronounce, so no one use anything else
始まった… hajimatta...: "it started" or "it started again", more to a sigh
あれええ？ areee? : "ehhhh?"
だって datte : an informal "but..."
でも demo : a formal "but..."
いやああん iyaann : I guess you could consider this a form of "no way" in a cute way. it's originally iya but lengthened and tweaked with 'n's for cuteness
じゃん jan : close to "right?" like "it's cute right?" is replaced with kawaii jan, whereas kawaii is cute (as most people already know)
別に betsu ni : "nothing much" or "not really". example "what are you doing?" "betsu ni". another example "are you angry?" "betsu ni"
ふんんん funnn : "hmmmm" when not really interested
で？ de? : "so?"
大丈夫？ daijobu? : "everything ok?"
何してるの nani shiteruno : "whatcha doin"
どうした doushita : "what is it" or "what do you want", asked when something unexpected comes up
どうして doushite or なんで nande : "why?"
一応 ichiou : "just in case", can also be used for "somewhat" as in "have you finished your work?" "ichiou". In that case it's probably finished or probably not complete, or not done with much care. It's different from "yes", ichiou is used when the speaker is not completely sure of the perfectness of the situation.
やだ yada : "nooo", not in a hateful way
久しぶり hisashiburi : "long time no see"
どうもどうも doumo doumo : "thank you thank you" like when you just get praised or something
駅 eki : Station (train, bus)
電車 densha : Train (electric-powered)
新幹 shinkan : Short form for shinkansen or bullet train
自転車 jitensha : Bicycle
Ok, out of ideas. If there's any you'd like me to add just leave a comment. *wink wink*
My Condolences
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
| | | 0 commentsWhy am I prostrating and submitting myself to the very God who is the source of all disasters?
Because God has been kind to me all my life. And everyone else too. God never mistreat any of us.
Even that time when I was so young, I cut my thumb real deep that the scar still remains etched firmly, if it never happened I might never stop sucking on my thumb the way children do. If I never endured all the pain and loneliness in hostels 8 years ago, I might never survive here in Japan. If no one has ever hurt me before, then I'd never know what makes people sad.
Everything God does is for my own sake. If something was cruel, I wouldn't call it God. That is what God is. All-loving and extremely kind.
Who said this recent earthquake + tsunami is judgment (as in punishment)? Isn't judgment inflicted only when there is persistent cruelty on a land? Was there too much robbery or murder, or were the people too ignorant of their surroundings that violence and adultery was too much of a norm? Only God knows the answer. But for us to decide that it was judgment is too inappropriate. Death and disasters aren't necessarily judgment. Just as how volcanic eruptions bring forth fertile soil, this tsunami shall also bring something good with it. Now we still can't see what it will be, but one day we will find out. For now, help those who are in need. Give donations or volunteer, or at the least follow what the media is suggesting such as using less electricity. Pray and work, pray and work. The two is a set, neither goes alone.
Because God has been kind to me all my life. And everyone else too. God never mistreat any of us.
Even that time when I was so young, I cut my thumb real deep that the scar still remains etched firmly, if it never happened I might never stop sucking on my thumb the way children do. If I never endured all the pain and loneliness in hostels 8 years ago, I might never survive here in Japan. If no one has ever hurt me before, then I'd never know what makes people sad.
Everything God does is for my own sake. If something was cruel, I wouldn't call it God. That is what God is. All-loving and extremely kind.
Who said this recent earthquake + tsunami is judgment (as in punishment)? Isn't judgment inflicted only when there is persistent cruelty on a land? Was there too much robbery or murder, or were the people too ignorant of their surroundings that violence and adultery was too much of a norm? Only God knows the answer. But for us to decide that it was judgment is too inappropriate. Death and disasters aren't necessarily judgment. Just as how volcanic eruptions bring forth fertile soil, this tsunami shall also bring something good with it. Now we still can't see what it will be, but one day we will find out. For now, help those who are in need. Give donations or volunteer, or at the least follow what the media is suggesting such as using less electricity. Pray and work, pray and work. The two is a set, neither goes alone.
How could God be the source of all disasters?
Well if Mr. A is the source of all disasters, how is God supposed to eradicate them? God erases one, then Mr. A just create a new disaster. But still God never knows how disasters work? How interesting. But it doesn't work that way. God created all disasters, and all of them have their own functions. Can you seriously think that God enjoys tormenting and killing people for nothing? Impossible. Something without love isn't God, in fact God's love surpasses that of a mother to a child.
To accuse God of being cruel just because you lost something in this world is worse than hating your mother for taking you to the dentist. Sure sadness and loneliness will come, but on the other hand those who died might be happily dwelling in heaven by now. Let's think positive. We never knew what they were when they were alive, only God knows. Trust in God.
And those who are patient are promised to dwell in heaven.
頑張ろう、日本
Well if Mr. A is the source of all disasters, how is God supposed to eradicate them? God erases one, then Mr. A just create a new disaster. But still God never knows how disasters work? How interesting. But it doesn't work that way. God created all disasters, and all of them have their own functions. Can you seriously think that God enjoys tormenting and killing people for nothing? Impossible. Something without love isn't God, in fact God's love surpasses that of a mother to a child.
To accuse God of being cruel just because you lost something in this world is worse than hating your mother for taking you to the dentist. Sure sadness and loneliness will come, but on the other hand those who died might be happily dwelling in heaven by now. Let's think positive. We never knew what they were when they were alive, only God knows. Trust in God.
And those who are patient are promised to dwell in heaven.
頑張ろう、日本
Cold Shoulder
Sunday, March 13, 2011
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I'm very sorry to everyone. OTL
I didn't mean to be mean, but even though I was safe I was dead tired even after a few days elapsed. It's probably more than just tiredness, there's a chance of radiation exposure. I don't know why but except for the few hours in the day, I couldn't get off the bed. I was so sleepy and tired all the time and had no time to answer calls or messages especially when they keep on coming. And a lot of people were asking questions that I do not know the answer to. I can easily say that I'm fine, but other than that please don't ask. No I don't know what the government is planning or how many died or which nuclear plant blew off, so don't ask. I know you all love me and are worried, but I really can't answer all those things. I will just let you know that I'm alive but not so well. Thanks for the concern. =)
I didn't mean to be mean, but even though I was safe I was dead tired even after a few days elapsed. It's probably more than just tiredness, there's a chance of radiation exposure. I don't know why but except for the few hours in the day, I couldn't get off the bed. I was so sleepy and tired all the time and had no time to answer calls or messages especially when they keep on coming. And a lot of people were asking questions that I do not know the answer to. I can easily say that I'm fine, but other than that please don't ask. No I don't know what the government is planning or how many died or which nuclear plant blew off, so don't ask. I know you all love me and are worried, but I really can't answer all those things. I will just let you know that I'm alive but not so well. Thanks for the concern. =)
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