Human Tetris...Hilarious!

Yes, this is a real Japanese TV show...the Human Tetris Game Show...I can never stop laughing when I watch these!

Your newest pick-up line: Denwa Bango wa nandesuka? [What is your phone number?]

Need a new pick-up line? Try it in Japanese!

Denwa bango wa nandesuka?  =  What is your phone number? 

Straight and to the point! But first you will need to learn some numbers...

Numbers Rule

Now watch this video and identify (NIHONGO DE!) the numbers that you see around Japan!



Ganbarimasu!

Sukinamono Bingo - Please print for club tomorrow! (10/28/10)

Watashino Sukinamono .... My Favorite Things! (Download the document for club!)

SUKINAMONO BINGO – Japanese Club – Mei Sensei (Ms. Kaufhold)

·       なにがすきですか？　Nani ga suki desu ka? = What do you like?

·       ＿＿＿＿がすきでう。 _________ga suki desu. = I like ____________.

·       ________ がすきですか？ ______ga suki desuka. = Do you like _____?

·       はい。＿_＿がすきです。Hai. _____ga suki desu.= Yes, I like _____.

·       いいえ。＿＿＿＿がすきじゃない。 Iie, _______ga sukijyanai

= No, I do not like ______________.

 

Download the document here:

Sukinamono Bingo

Kaiwa (Coversations)

Typical conversations to practice!

1st Year Dialogue

1: O namae wa nandesuka? (What is your name?)
2: Watashino namae wa ___________ desu. (My name is _____________.)
Anata no namae wa nandesuka? (What is your name?
1: Watashino namae wa ___________ desu.
2: Hajimemashite (It’s nice to meet you)
1: Douzo yoroshiku (It’s nice to meet you)
2: Doko kara kimashita ka? (Where do you come from?)
1: Watashi wa _____________ kara kimashita. (I come from _____________.)
Doko kara kimashita ka? (Where do you come from?)
2: Watashi wa _____________ kara kimashita. (I come from ___________.)
1: Jaa mata ashita! (See you tomorrow!)
2: Mata ne! (See you later!)

2^nd Year Dialogue

1: Konnichiwa!

2: Konnichiwa! Hisashiburi! (Hello, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you!)

1: Genki desu ka? (Are you well?)

2: Hai, genki desu. (Yes I am well). Anata wa? (and you?)

1: Chotto byouki desu. (I am a little sick)

2: Zannen desu ne. (That is too bad)

1: Kyou, nani wo shimasuka? (What are you going to do today?)

2: Mouru ni ikimasu. (I am going to the mall.) Anata wa? (and you?)

1: Beddo de, eiga wo mimasu. ( I will watch a movie in bed).

2: Jaa, odaijini! (Well, take care of yourself!)

1: Arigatou! (Thank you!)

 

Konnichiwa...Gaijin! - A Foreigners Guide to Japanese Greetings

Konnichiwa...Gaijin! [Hello...Foreigners!]

Aisatsu = Greetings
Gaijin = Foreigner
Ohayou gozaimasu = good morning
Konnichiwa = Hello/Good Afternoon
Konbanwa = Good evening
Oyasuminasai = Good night
Jya mata = See you later
Sayounara = Good-bye

Practice writing aisatsu in hiragana - Print and bring to Japanese Club on Oct. 7!

Aisatsuhiragana

Mata Ashita!!! (See you tomorrow!)

Watashi wa...Sasha Fierce??! (Describing People)

Say it with me..."I am...SASHA FIERCE!!"

Okay, now say it in Japanese..."Watashi wa...._______________ desu!!" You can fill in the blank using these descriptive words (see worksheet below). Are you smart? Lively? Crazy? Fun?

Comment below this post and tell me about yourself! My example...."Watashi wa...SUTEKI desu!!! (I am cool!!) =)

Watashiwa

Aisatsu - Greetings

Konnichiwa - Hello/Good Afternoon
Ohayou gozaimasu - Good morning (formal)
Ohayou - Good Morning (informal)
Konbanwa - Good Evening
O genki desu ka? - Are you well (how are you?)
Hai, Genki desu. - Yes, I am well.

Sayounara - Good - bye
Jaa ne - See you later!
Mata ne - Until next time!
Bai bai - Bye bye!
Mata ashita - Until tomorrow!

Here is a video on aisatsu, or Japanese greetings:

O namae wa nan desu ka?

What is your name? - O namae wa nan desu ka?

My name is ___________.  - Watashino namae wa __________ desu.

It's nice to meet you.  - Hajimemashite.

Our first Japanese Club meeting was all about names! First, students chose their very own Japanese name! When I am speaking to students in Japanese, it is much more natural to call everyone by a Japanese name and also lets students feel like they are becoming a part of the Japanese culture!

Ms. Kaufhold's Japanese name is Mei Sensei. "Sensei" means teacher. Japanese have titles for different people. Here are some examples:

sensei - teacher
san - Mr. or Ms.
chan - little girl, or close friend (female)
kun - little boy

We all made nametags and practiced writing our new names in Hiragana. There are three types of written language in Japanese. One is Hiragana, used for writing Japanese words. Another is Katakana, used for writing foreign, or non-Japanese words. The last one is Kanji, or characters that represent a whole word. First we will be focusing on hiragana and katakana, as these are based on sounds and are much easier to learn than Kanji!

Youkoso! Welcome! Bienvenidos!

Konnichiwa minnasan! [Hello everyone!]


Kochira wa Nihongo no Kurabu no burougu desu! [This is the Japanese Club Blog!]


In this club we will learn about the Japanese culture as well as the Japanese language. You will learn speaking, reading and writing skills. Activities and topics will range from Japanese songs, games, competitions, cultural stories, conversations, current issues, art, writing, Japanese game shows, modern pop culture and fashion, and soooo much more.


Japanese Club will be held on Thursdays at 2:15 in Ms. Kaufhold's room. Oide ne! [Come on in!]



"Do I look Japanese yet?" This was a common question coming from Ms. Kaufhold when she was a young girl in yochien, or Japanese kindergaten (in the white and red). Her little brother (far right), on the other hand, thought he was a Karenja (Power Ranger.)