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:
Thursday, September 30, 2010
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!
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!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
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!]
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!]
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| "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.) |
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