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Answers To Word Of The Day

Posted by Ginny

1- Japanese word for “scarf” (マフラ) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-08-2009

2 - This terminology can also be used to imply, “I’m sorry”, but under the Word of the Day it’s used to mean, “Excuse me”. There’s another way to say this other than using すみません… (ごめんください) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-09-2009

3 - The Japanese way of saying, “Don’t Mind” (literally) (ドンマイ) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-10-2009

4 - 初心者 (novice) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-12-2009

5 - It’s a word borrowed from the English meaning “trauma” (トラウマ) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-13-2009

6 - What does よいしょする mean in Japanese? (to flatter) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-14-2009

7 - 天才 (genius) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-15-2009

8 - 同じ (same) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-18-2009

9 - Another way to say “excuse me” in Japanese (the particular word in the Word of the Day for this set is not しつれします nor is it すみません) (おじゃまします) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-19-2009

10 - And yet another way to say “scarf” in Japanese… (スカフhttp://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-21-2009

11 - 思い出す (to recall) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-22-2009

12 - When you want to say “Welcome” in the position of a shopkeeper to a customer (いらっしゃいませ) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-23-2009

13 - Another word borrowed from the English for the word “sale” (セル) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-24-2009

14 - 沢山 (many) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-27-2009

15 - 掃除 (cleaning) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-29-2009

 

Word Of The Day

Posted by Ginny

1- Japanese word for “scarf”

2 - This terminology can also be used to imply, “I’m sorry”, but under the Word of the Day it’s used to mean, “Excuse me”. There’s another way to say this other than using すみません

3 - The Japanese way of saying, “Don’t Mind” (literally)

4 - 初心者

5 - It’s a word borrowed from the English meaning “trauma”

6 - What does よいしょする mean in Japanese?

7 - 天才

8 - 同じ

9 - Another way to say “excuse me” in Japanese (the particular word in the Word of the Day for this set is not しつれします nor is it すみません)

10 - And yet another way to say “scarf” in Japanese…

11 - 思い出す

12 - When you want to say “Welcome” in the position of a shopkeeper to a customer

13 - Another word borrowed from the English for the word “sale”

14 - 沢山

15 - 掃除

 

Word of the Day Links

Posted by Ginny

Click on the links to hear the words and see them in context.

1) (luck) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=05-19-2009

2) レストラ (restructuring, downsizing) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=05-20-2009

3) もめる (to have a disagreement) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=05-27-2009

4) 中年 (middle age) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-02-2009

5) 勿論 (of course) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-04-2009

6) いける (to taste good) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-23-2009

7) うける (to be popular, be funny) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-24-2009

8) 節約する (to save money) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-25-2009

9) おやすみなさい (good night) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-26-2009

10) 素人 (ordinary person, amateur) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-28-2009

11) 磨く (to polish, to brush) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-29-2009

12) 習う (to learn how to) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=06-30-2009

13) 癒す (to heal, to mend, to soothe) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-01-2009

14) きれる (to get angry, to snap) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-02-2009

15) やばい (dangerous, awful) http://www.transparent.com/wotd/today/japanese.htm?date=07-06-2009

 

Japanese Vocab

Posted by Ginny

All these words will be from the Word of the Day. Try to figure out what these words mean.

1)

2) レストラ

3) もめる

4) 中年

5) 勿論

6) いける

7) うける

8) 節約する

9) おやすみなさい

10) 素人

11) 磨く

12) 習う

13) 癒す

14) きれる

15) やばい

 

Geography of Japan

Posted by Ginny

Japan is a island nation. Japan was formed from volcanic eruptions that cooled off to form islands. Unfortunately, Japan is located in a volatile zone. Several devastating earthquakes have shook the stability and infrastructure of the Japanese economy and society. However, even with such setbacks Japan has been able to rebuild itself.

The best natural resource for Japan may be its waters. Japan’s waters have fostered Japan’s extensive trading and coastal shipping. Fish has always been a plentiful resource in Japan. However, this may change as global warming affects the conditions for fish to survive in Japan’s waters.

Japan’s main islands are Hokkaidoo (北海道), Honshuu (本州), Shikoku (四国), and Kyuushuu (九州). There are also smaller islands like Okinawa (沖縄本島). Hokkaidoo is located towards the northern part of Japan, towards Russia. Honshuu is the largest main island of Japan and hosts Japan’s capital city, Tookyoo (東京). Shikoku is located towards the south of Japan. Lastly, Kyuushuu is Japan’s southern most tip, and known for it’s hot springs.

In addition to the four main islands, Japan is divided into eight regions that are commonly taught in elementary schools. The eight regions include: Hokkaidoo (北海道), Toohoku (東北), Kantoo (関東), Chuubu (中部), Kansai (関西), Chuugoku (中国), Shikoku (四国), Kyuushuu (九州),