2013年2月8日金曜日

Q&A: How exactly does japanese kanji work?

Question by DANNYBOY: How exactly does japanese kanji work?
I've seen japanese kanji before and I honestly have no idea how it works.
YES I know its a writing system! I want to know how the symbols used in kanji are supposed to make sounds and stuff.


Best answer:
Answer by RealAnswersYou use it to write words, just like you use your ABC's to write your question.

They make sounds the same way you know "A" is "AH" and "O" is OO.
The different combination of kanjis put together can also

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2013年2月7日木曜日

Learn Japanese 101 DVD with SpeakMore Japanese Software Reviews

Learn Japanese 101 DVD with SpeakMore Japanese Software


Start speaking Japanese today with The Travel Linguist Japanese 101 DVD and SpeakMore Japanese software. * The Japanese101 DVD has 3 different levels that teach 101 basic Japanese words and phrases. Each word is taught slowly and surely by native Japanese speakers. * At first, each word is repeated slowly several times. As you gain confidence, you are given less time and prompts to speak the proper French word. Before you know it,

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Shoji Nishio 西尾昭二kaitennage

Shoji Nishio (西尾昭二Nishio Shōji?, December 5, 1927 -- March 15, 2005) was a Japanese aikido teacher holding the rank of 8th dan shihan from the Aikikai. Life and career Nishio was born in Aomori Prefecture of Japan in 1927. He joined Aikikai Hombu Dojo in 1951 and began to teach around 1955. Before aikido he studied judo (4th Dan Kodokan Judo), karate (4th Dan Shindō jinen-ryū), iaido (7th Dan Nihon Zendoku Iaido) and jōdō and also Shintō Musō-ryū

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Katana 2 - Nuki Drawing the Sword continued - Free Ninjutsu Lesson Online

Ninjutsu (Bujinkan) BLACKBELT VIDEO COURSE: "Basics of Ninja Training" from www.Ninja-Learning-Network.com. (Instant Download, DVD or Blu-ray.) These techniques are covered more thoroughly in our video course at www.ninja-learning-network.com and we recommend that you investigate "Enshin Itto Ryu Battojutsu" from the Enbukan organization for more information about learning many o the the katana techniques shown on this channel. Shihan Roemke studied it in Japan with

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How would the nuclear power plant explosion in Japan be different from the one in Chernobyl?

by ~Alia~
Question by Leopard Gecko 2.0: How would the nuclear power plant explosion in Japan be different from the one in Chernobyl?
Also, If the nuclear power plant in Japan is already experiencing explosions why has it not been blown to pieces yet?


Best answer:
Answer by AlexBecause the explosions, while contaminated with radiation, were not core explosions like what happened in Chernobyl.

That one blew huge chunks of the core fuel all over the place.

Japan is facing not an

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2013年2月6日水曜日

Learn Easy English Lesson #10 (American Accent) Birthday Party!

Easy English Lesson 10 about a birthday party. YES TEACHER PHIL ENGLISH IS HERE TO TEACH AMERICAN ACCENT REDUCTION ENGLISH TO YOU. You can learn English ESL second language from a real school native English teacher. IELTS is hard, TEOIC is difficult, so study free ESL English right here. Reduce your accent and practice for exams to get good marks! Read, write, speak and talk fluent accent reduced English! MA in TESOL, TEFL certificate, teach online classes, university

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2013年2月5日火曜日

My Trip to Japan (Part 1 - Tokyo)

My holiday to Japan, April 2010! Part 1 includes the flight to Narita Airport, the train journey from the airport to Tokyo, my room at the Hotel Sakura in Jimbocho (Tokyo), Akihabara, Harajuku, Asakusa and the Imperial Palace Gardens. Shot on a Sanyo Xacti FH1 camcorder.
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Chiang Kuo-ching's exonerated; who's responsible? One Miscarriage of justice is more than enough. A mother who lost her son A mother whose son was

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What's a good job to get in japan like a really GOOD one high pay?

Question by : What's a good job to get in japan like a really GOOD one high pay?
I'm 14, and i was thinking when i finish school i want to go to Uni and then get a good job in japan that pays a lot. What job would i be able to get\ say if i got a OP 5.. I just want to work in japan with a good job that pays a lot.
I'm Australian.


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Answer by TazzaCakess xDWorking in a big business i.e Sony, Mitsubishi, or working in the medical field (especially as a midwife or a

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2013年2月4日月曜日

200 man nin no Kanken (Kanji Test Practice for 2000000 People)

200 man nin no Kanken (Kanji Test Practice for 2000000 People)

Many levels from beginner to advanced (follows grade school order)Excellent kanji recognition using stylus inputMany different styles of questions and drills to keep things interestingCan swap screens for left-hand entry
200 man nin no Kanken is a Japanese kanji soft for Nintendo DS. Excercises include drills to improve your writing ability, testing your ability to pronunciation, and testing your ability to count a characters

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[HD 720p] Inazuma Eleven Strikers 2012 Xtreme Japanese Opening Intro

RECORDED WITH DOLPHIN AT MAX SETTINGS. BEST QUALITY! Inazuma Eleven Strikers 2012 Xtreme (イナズマイレブン ストライカーズ 2012 エクストリーム Inazuma Irebun Strikers 2012 Ekusutorīmu?) is a role-playing video game and sports video game for the Wii developed and published by Level-5. It was released on December 22, 2011 in Japan.
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2013年2月3日日曜日

Is there anyway to became a english teacher in japan?

by Andy Heather
Question by Arturo: Is there anyway to became a english teacher in japan?
What am asking is simple. I know about the Jet program and all the stuff require, but am asking like if I want to became a teacher to teach English in Japan what pathway in collage you guys or girl suggests I take, like what bachelor's degree you guys/girls recommend me to have higher chance to score a job like in a Sr. Highschool, also English is my 2nd language and I speake it fluently and Spanish

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Dear Life: How to wear a Yukata

So this was a lot more sloppy than I had hoped but im proud of myself for doing it in 7 minutes flat lol. Thi Yukata & Kimono are NOT designed for the curvier body. The traditional shape is like a cylinder so they are sewn for that particular shape. So when putting it on the lines may not look right and the obi will bunch up. place a folded towel under the obi so your chest does not bulge over it or wrinkle under it. Music: "Eternal Hope" Kevin MacLeod

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How should I go about learning to read Japanese?

Question by Kernel_Panic: How should I go about learning to read Japanese?
I would like to know where to start learing to read Japanese and maybe later move onto speaking it but for now just reading. Hiragana is what a friend told me to start learning first and then move from there...

Help?


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Answer by InselstrickenActually the speaking is a lot easier than the reading - a lot!! really"! - get yourself a cheap book+CD course for the speaking, one where everything is

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2013年2月2日土曜日

Waku Waku Japanese - Language Lesson 31: Talking on the Phone

Have you ever tried calling a friend or acquaintance only to have someone else pick up the phone? In this lesson of Waku Waku Japanese we explain how to properly start a phone conversation, introduce yourself and ask to talk to someone. It's important to know, so practice next time you give someone a call. Hello, this is Smith - Moshi moshi Smith desu もしもし スミスですIs this the Yamada's family household? - Yamada-san no otaku deshouka?

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2013年2月1日金曜日

Shiseido Fitit Aquair Moist Hair Pack Daily Treatment Shampoo & Conditioner 2 Pcs Travel Set

Shiseido Fitit Aquair Moist Hair Pack Daily Treatment Shampoo & Conditioner 2 Pcs Travel Set

SHISEIDO Aquair Moist Hair Pack Daily Treatment Sh
Sometimes it's a pain to lug around two big bottles of shampoo and rinse around in your suitcase when you could have extra room for some momentos of your trip. Other times you might end up in a hotel or motel room that doesn't provide you with a complimentary shampoo and rinse set. With this mini shampoo and rinse set, your suitcase or traveling bag

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How do you speak in a Japanese accent?

by bill barber
Question by jabroni.beater: How do you speak in a Japanese accent?
I found on ehow how to speak with an english accent, but does anyone know how to speak with a japanese one?


Best answer:
Answer by musicmanof09The best way to pick up an accent is to pay attention to detail.

Listen to Japanese native speakers and then apply those sounds to similar sounds in your language.

For example, Japanese doesn't contain an "L" sound. They have a sound that's in between "R" and "L".

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2013年1月31日木曜日

盗撮Upskirt Filming & Vigilantes in Japan

Subscribe to: youtube.com --------------- The video of the guy on the escalator: JK盗撮の瞬間!! を盗撮してみた www.youtube.com -------------- Video of 3 vigilantes holding down a high school boy. 盗撮学生の末路www.youtube.com -------------- The new trailer: www.youtube.com -------------- I enjoy posting on Instagram: instagram.com -- Language blog: maggiesensei.com -- Want to learn Japanese? Check out my friend Ken's online school. Sign up for Ken's

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HDE® Sushi Roll Flashdrive - 8GB

HDE® Sushi Roll Flashdrive - 8GB

Fits USB 2.0USB Flash Drives offer dependable and reliable solid-state memoryCompatible with Windows and Mac operating systemsPackage Contents: 1 x 8GB Sushi Roll FlashdriveHDE® is a registered trademark and is the only authorized seller of HDE branded products
Compact yet powerful, this 8GB USB flash drive is perfect for storing files, music, and images to make data transfer less of a hassle. Comes with a coordinated cap for protection. USB flash drives

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2013年1月30日水曜日

Q&A: What is the differences between Chinese and Japanese?

by Steamtalks
Question by Cherelle Brown: What is the differences between Chinese and Japanese?
I was just wondering, whats the difference? Did Chinese and Japanese people originally come from the same place? Why do they all look the same? What makes them different from one another?


Best answer:
Answer by the Papaya BoyTo help you understand this better,try to compare British with Germans.

Or if you are interested ,here is a story for you. I have no idea whether this story is true or

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Homeless In Japan - 52 minute documentary - trailer

Watch the full film here: vod.journeyman.tv For downloads and more information, visit: www.journeyman.tv From camping out in the Park, to capsule hotels and cyber cafes, we dive into the weird and wonderful world of the homeless in Japan. Their cardboard houses may be painted in technicolour, but the shame of the former day labourer still runs deep.
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whats a good company to work for to teach english in tokyo?

by Alex Halavais
Question by dbs: whats a good company to work for to teach english in tokyo?
I'd like to teach english in japan (specifically in the tokyo area). I heard that jet is good, but i read that they place you in small rural towns. I heard about Aeon, the reviews said that they offer positions in the tokyo area but the company doesn't treat its employees that well. Does anyone know of any good english teaching companies I can apply to that would let me teach in or around the

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2013年1月29日火曜日

Learn English 56 - Communication Skills

Learn about cultural differences in professional situations and how to ask for and give advice about business communication in English. In this intermediate English lesson you will see a manager talking to a cultural consultant about the correct way to behave in a business meeting in China. The consultant gives him some advice so that he will know how to be polite to his business partners. Want to study English abroad? Go to www.ef.com for more information. Or start

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2013年1月28日月曜日

Japanese Ft El Nini - Moving Like Bernie

Follow Me: twitter.com DESCARGA: goo.gl - Accesa: DjsCrewPanama.Net El Paso Pegao en Panama "Moving Like Bernie" Gracias a La Cascara Japanese Ft El Nini - Moving Like Bernie Japanese Ft El Nini - Moving Like Bernie Japanese Ft El Nini - Moving Like Bernie Japanese Ft El Nini -

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How to write these Japanese sentences?

Question by MikeZ: How to write these Japanese sentences?
Please let me know if I'm doing this correctly...

I have Japanese lesson on Tuesday.
Watashi wa ka-yobi ni Nihon-go no jugyo ga arimasu.

I have meeting at 3 o'clock.
Watashi wa 3-ji ni kaigi ga arimasu.

Do I have to put the - when I type in Hiragana? Like do I put 3-ji as 3-じ?


Best answer:
Answer by BelieYou're correct.
You don't need - at all, even in romaji. So you certainly do not need to write them in hiragana.

What

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2013年1月27日日曜日

CrossTalk: China vs Japan Islands Dispute

The China-Japan island dispute is mounting. What is this growing dispute really about? The rise of China or the insecurity of Japan? Is it a resource grab? A security issue? Who do the islands rightfully belong to? Does the US have a hand in the argument? And is there really any solution? CrossTalking with Mark Selden, Bruce Klingner and Brian Becker. Follow Peter Lavelle on Twitter twitter.com Watch all CrossTalk shows here: www.youtube.com (Season 2010-2011)

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Techniques in Teaching Writing (Teaching Techniques in English as a Second Language)

Techniques in Teaching Writing (Teaching Techniques in English as a Second Language)


This book outlines practical procedures for teachers, including ways to stimulate students to write through pictures, readings, and discussions, and effective, motivating ways to respond to student writing.




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2013年1月26日土曜日

Q&A: What's a fast, free way to learn Japanese?

by Danny Choo
Question by Paige: What's a fast, free way to learn Japanese?
I want to learn Japanese but I don't know what website to go on or what book to read or what video to watch.


Best answer:
Answer by That's Dandy :]There is no fast free way to learn. It's a very complicated language. Best thing to do would probably be to enrole in night classes.

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Study Abroad in Japan - What is Aoba Dormitory like? We asked three students from Myanmar!

japan.rental-apartment.jp Study abroad in Japan and meet peaple from all over the world at Aoba Dormitory. Make friend and have fun with everyone. Everyone has fun interacting with other students from around the world. Young people from around the world gather at Aoba Dormitory. International Community Aoba Dormitory They are enjoying their life and learning a lot here at Aoba Dormitory. If you have any questions please call... +81-(0)3-5489-8492

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2013年1月25日金曜日

Japanese lecture video by Kamonohashi: How find the beginning or end of the word in Japanese?

Hello. I'm Kamonohahsi. I'm 24 years old , Japanese. Guys, Do you study Japanese? hm, and you are looking for good teacher? Hey~ You're lucky!! I can be your soooo good teacher. Now , if you are wondering , please ask me on twitter your Japanese languages question anyway. I'll give you...
Video Rating: 5 / 5






Pure interaction with YT friends :) Starting new segment; Japanese Q&A!! hope it was fun but somewhat educational xD check below for

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Any good websites on learning how to speak Japanese Free Online?

by Danny Choo
Question by Yasmin: Any good websites on learning how to speak Japanese Free Online?
I'm learning Japanese and i'm getting there but I need more help....hey if you know any books or websites or even tips let me know...............Thank You! One thing I can't pay anything online so.......it needs to be free.......hope you can find something.!


Best answer:
Answer by JakeJust search for it on youtube.

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2013年1月24日木曜日

The Preparatory Course for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test: N5 Reading

The Preparatory Course for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test: N5 Reading


205pages
Size: 21.2 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm




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What would you do to guarantee a minimum return in terms of Japanese Yen?

Question by T100: What would you do to guarantee a minimum return in terms of Japanese Yen?
You own Japanese Yen and exchange them for Dollars, investing the cash in Treasury bonds. What would you do to guarantee a minimum return in terms of Japanese Yen?


Best answer:
Answer by SudipNo, never it is possible.

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Study Abroad 32- Babbling about Tokyo (Part 2)

This is the second half of my ramblings about Tokyo. Do you have Twitter? I do too!!: twitter.com
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2013年1月23日水曜日

Japan: Educating students to think independently in confronting the challenges of modern society

To help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the government requires students to study topics from different viewpoints and draw links between what they observe.

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How to japanese and other asians use keyboards?

Question by Captain Haddock: How to japanese and other asians use keyboards?
The japanese have three alphabets, so there's no way they can fit all their characters on a keyboard. So how do they use a keyboard?


Best answer:
Answer by jascottyI had a laptop that came from japan.... with the Japanese keyboard, too (windows 3.1. I ended up reinstalling it to an english version)

the keyboard is english, with two sets of japanese characters on each

of course, that's a simplified alphabet,

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2013年1月22日火曜日

Oborogin's Japanese Lesson JLPT 2 "Hiragana & Katakana 2"

What's up Buddies!! Today, I go over "Hiragana & Katakana" part 2. Please, check it out! And for new viewers, if you are interested in my vids, please, subscribe!!! Thank you very much. Have a good one!!







Live stream of a Kanji/Vocab review for JLPT N1 Test coming up in December. I am doing this for my own purpose (when I am too lazy to click and just want to watch a video,) but I am uploading it in case people find it useful for the same

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2013年1月21日月曜日

The Pinker Tones - Tokyo

Producido por Rollout Actores: Jemi Paretas y Sau-Ching Wong Idea original: Pau Bacardit, David Casademunt y Mar Cerdà. Dir. Producción: Pau Bacardit Dirección: David Casademunt Ay. Dirección: Ana F. Donado Dir. Fotografía: Francesc Olivé Ay. Fotografía: Dani F. Abelló Arte: Mar Cerdà Maquillaje: Tamara Puerta Montaje: Pau Bacardit
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How many Japanese immigrants come to the United States every year?

by redwolfoz
Question by Vero: How many Japanese immigrants come to the United States every year?
I cannot seem to find anything on Japanese immigration to the United States per year, can anybody help me?


Best answer:
Answer by kroAbout 7k each year.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_American

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2013年1月20日日曜日

Human Japanese

Human Japanese

Over 1800 recordings of example words and sentences by native speakersAnimations of every Hiragana and Katakana characterTeaches the core engine of the Japanese language, not just vocabularyInstantly searchable dictionary of vocabulary words and grammar termsReview quizzes and games
Human Japanese is software for Windows PCs that presents the Japanese language from square one in a warm, engaging tone. It packs more than 1,800 recordings of vocabulary words and example

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What is Presentation Zen? 9-min intro at Apple Store Japan, Feb '08

Video Rating: 4 / 5






Steve Jobs was a complicated man known for his legendary brilliance and a darker, less amiable temperament. While he was widely known to be a very difficult man to work for he leaves behind a legacy of incredible products whose influence extends far beyond Apple's major markets in the US, Europe and Japan.
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2013年1月19日土曜日

What is the best and quickest way to learn japanese and become fluent?

by Dave-F
Question by aketetsu: What is the best and quickest way to learn japanese and become fluent?
hey i need to learn japanese quickly and i need to learn it in 2-3 years cause I would like to attend a japanese high school. My mother would allow me to if i can learn japanese by then. What would you recommend to learn japanese fluently or at least in level where you can speak it well enough to communicate in a school by 2-3 years?


Best answer:
Answer by silversight2189The chances of

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How to ask for a DATE in Japanese

Looking for a way to ask out that Japanese boy/girl? Then this video is perfect for you. There are phrases that you can learn easily today and use on them tomorrow! With a spoken list of vocab included after the clips, this is a video you will come back to watch again and again to refresh your vocabulary and pronounciation. Phrases from a Japanese website called 2ch. On March 11, a huge 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit Japan, causing widespread destruction.

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What's the most effective way to learn Japanese?

Question by Ami Cheetham: What's the most effective way to learn Japanese?
I want to learn how to speak Japanese but I don't know how to get the best result because there's no club at my School or anywhere near where I live.
Just letting you know that I'm 13 and my Mom won't let me move to Japan. :L


Best answer:
Answer by calnickelGo to Japan and immerse yourself.

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2013年1月18日金曜日

The Secret to Learning Japanese! Amazing!

Vote for Blogs on Japan: *voting finished. We win! Thank you! More on Learning Japanese: www.tofugu.com Finally! The secret to learning Japanese has been discovered! Find out what it is now and learn Japanese instantaneously! PS: This is sort of a remake of an old video I had on englishkoichiben. It's about 70% different, but if you feel like your recognize it, that's probably why :) Subscribe to Tofugu articles via RSS: feeds.feedburner.com Subscribe to Tofugu

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2013年1月17日木曜日

Q&A: How come people are interesting learning Japanese more than Chinese Language?

Question by edoedo: How come people are interesting learning Japanese more than Chinese Language?
Seems like people are asking about Japanese language more than Chinese Language.
I could be wrong , but it seems like it.
It is because the Chinese language is harder than Japanese language?

I am just asking.

Thanks.
Wait a minute , I am not here asking about the race issue , I am asking about the languages.
Thank you.


Best answer:
Answer by tiffyThey could just be more interested in

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The Most Commonly-used English Words (ESL Pronunciation) 英単語- 発音練習

From www.manythings.org よく使う日常英会話で使う英単語Even if you don't read Japanese, you can use this video to help you review pronunciation of the most often used English words. I put in the Japanese for my students. These words are roughly in order of frequency of use.

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2013年1月16日水曜日

JAPAN

Tokyo, a city of 30 million, is a place where traditions and modern inventions live together. From the Tokyo Tower one can see only skyscrapers, palaces made of concrete and glass, multi-level highway junctions and monorail expresses. But under the neon lights there are still rickshaw runners pulling their carts and geishas walking in their wooden shoes. The ornamented pagodas, the Japanese gardens, the calm Shintoist sanctuaries tell us about the age of shoguns and

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In Ghostly Japan

In Ghostly Japan


This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.




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2013年1月15日火曜日

外国人が喜ぶ日本のお土産♡Fave Japanese Products

Click the CC button for English subtitles♥ カナダに持っていくお土産の紹介です!日本には色んな面白い商品が売ってますので家族のプレゼントを買うのはいつも楽しいです^^ 次のビデオはカナダからかな?チャネル登録してね~♡ Twitter: @sharlainjapan Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharlainjapan Instagram: sharlainjapan







Japan's whaling fleet returned home in April

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How did the British view the Japanese during World War 2?

Question by khian wei: How did the British view the Japanese during World War 2?
Hey,

Essentially, what were the various assumptions the British had of the Japanese?
Were there any very "strong" stereotypes of the Japanese?
Did the British underestimate the Japanese forces in WW2? ( Especially in the South East Asia region )

Would be great if you can provide me with some sources as well, but if not, it's okay.
Really appreciate it even if you just provide answers to the

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Lost in Translation - Full-Screen Edition (DVD Movie)

Lost in Translation - Full-Screen Edition (DVD Movie)


Over 80 Four-Star Reviews!Bob Harris and Charlotte are two Americans in Tokyo. Bob is a movie star in town to shoot a whiskey commercial, while Charlotte is a young woman tagging along with her workaholic photographer husband. Unable to sleep, Bob and Charlotte cross paths one night in the luxury hotel bar. This chance meeting soon becomes a surprising friendship. Charlotte and Bob venture through Tokyo, having often hilarious

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2013年1月14日月曜日

Ken Shimura - English Lesson

From the Japanese comedy show "Shimuraken no Daijobuda" . He teaches English and some Japanese.







"In the award-winning documentary Children Full of Life, a fourth-grade class in a primary school in Kanazawa, northwest of Tokyo, learn lessons about compassion from their homeroom teacher, Toshiro Kanamori. He instructs each to write their true inner feelings in a letter, and read it aloud in front of the class. By sharing their lives, the

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2013年1月13日日曜日

IU - You & I (Japanese Version)

IU Japan 2nd Singleは、なんと、昨年韓国で大ヒットした「You & I」です!! 今年の4~5月にかけて行われた全国Showcaseイベントでは、 女子中高校生を中心に"IUシンドローム"を巻き起こしたIU。 キュートなキャラと歌のウマさは抜群です!! さぁ、カラオケで歌いまくりだー!! IU 2nd Single「You & I」 7月18日発売1. You & I (Japanese Version) 2. 少年時代3. You & I (Japanese Version

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Q&A: What is needed to take up Learning Japanese in College?

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Question by Gemeni: What is needed to take up Learning Japanese in College?
What do I need to start for a Japanese Major. Im a Senior in High School and would really like to start in Community College for general studies then after/or during my general studies begin learning Japanese Language.(Not at the Comm. College) I know North Central College in Naperville, Illinois has Japanese Majors but didnt mention requirements. Anyone with experience in this field please share your

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2013年1月12日土曜日

China News - August 16, 2012: Diaoyu Islands Dispute and Wen Signals Stimulus

In today's China News, tensions flare as Japan holds 14 Chinese activists over the disputed Diaoyu, or Senkaku Islands. Chinese protestors demonstrate outside the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, as Tokyo indicates it may deport the activists. Chinese Foreign Minister meets with Bouthaina Shaaban, an envoy of Syrian President Bashir al-Assad, though no new ideas have been proposed for resolving the ongoing crisis in Syria. 16 policemen from around China protest against

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Where can I get Japanese lessons in Los Angeles?

Question by Arthur: Where can I get Japanese lessons in Los Angeles?
I am very interested in learning Japanese, and everywhere I go, the best recommendation I get is to take classes, so I figured that's the best choice. Where can I find classes that teach you how to speak and write in Japanese here in Los Angeles?


Best answer:
Answer by Erik Van ThienenHave a look at : http://www.wyzant.com/Japanese_tutors.aspx

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2013年1月11日金曜日

What are the 'in demand' languages now for Air Force?

Question by SangoSei: What are the 'in demand' languages now for Air Force?
I am looking into joining to become a crypto linguist. Everything fits and I know the responsibilities, rewards and commitments going into this. I wanted to know though.. what are the languages that are in highest demand right now. I assume Arabic is still one of them, are there any others? Thanks in advance for your answers...


Best answer:
Answer by Yeah!Mandarin and Russian are always hot. If I'm not mistaken

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Waku Waku Japanese - Language Lesson 40: At the Beach

Now that the summer is all but gone and everyone's heading back to school, here's a lesson to reminisce about those summer days spent at the beach! So put on your hiyakedome (sunscreen) and let's go to the umi (beach)! Atsui - hot あつい/暑いZansho - lingering summer heat ざんしょ/残暑Zansho mimai - late summer greeting card ざんしょみまい/残暑見舞いTo iu wake de kyou wa umi ni kimashita - so that's why I decided to come to the beach today

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Yakitate Japan! - 11 (subbed)

I own no rights to the film and sub Source: jumonjigiri.blogspot.com
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2013年1月10日木曜日

40 things to do in Tokyo

40 things to do in Tokyo


The video explains this book best!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBxhTIit_TQ&feature=relatedDo you want to visit Japan but don't know how to make the most of it? Are you looking to find out about things that even the locals might miss? Want to know more about hotels, restaurant, day trips, historical sites, Buddhism, Japanese culture, night life? This book is the place. Tap into the pool of knowledge provided by myself, my Japanese family and




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Celebrities and Language Learning

See below for Celebrities who speak languages other than English. Al Gore -- Spanish Alanis Morissette -- French Antonio Banderas -- Spanish Arnold Schwarzenegger -- German Ashley Judd -- French Audrey Hepburn -- Spanish, French, Dutch/Flemish, Italian Benicio del Toro -- Spanish Bill Buckley -- French and Spanish Bill Clinton -- German Bill Richardson -- Spanish and French Boris Kodjoe -- German, French and Spanish Bradley Cooper - French Celine Dion - French

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2013年1月9日水曜日

Steps to take in order to teach English in Japan?

Question by Nick: Steps to take in order to teach English in Japan?
Okay so I have always dreamed about teaching in Japan. I love the culture and pride the country has. I now have a bachelors from central washington in english, but now i'm stuck. What steps should i take in order to get a job like teaching English in Japan? Doesn't matter to me whether it's private or public. THANKS!


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Answer by Louis IrvingStar applying for jobs. The gaijinpot website has lots of listings.

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The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The Cambridge Guide to Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages


This important book, with 32 chapters by leading figures in the field, is an up-to-date guide to the central areas of applied linguistics and language studies with particular reference to TESOL. It looks at the current state of TESOL as well as at what is likely to happen in the future.




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2013年1月8日火曜日

What are the meanings of these Japanese words?

by Lazaro Lazo
Question by 1two3: What are the meanings of these Japanese words?
I'm listening to a Pimsleur Japanese lesson, and I hear them say "kaimono ga shita n desu ga". From what I understand, this means "I want to shop". Kaimono is shopping, and the "n" is to make it more polite, right? What is shita doing in there?

Later on they say "osugimasu" which I was taught means "too much", but I googled the word and only got two results. This makes me think the word isn't used or I'm

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Let's Play Tomb Raider Legend - #007 - Japan

► www.gameplay-zone.de ► Tomb Raider Legend von Crystal Dynamics / Eidos Interactive (2006) www.crystald.com/ ► Kommentiertes Gameplay Video von Kryo (2012) ► Outro Sound von machinima.com ► Hinweis ! Hier kannst du das Spiel günstig kaufen : tinyurl.com (Amazon)







Aired:Aug 30th 2008 竜之介バンド Ryunosuke Band ・山岸竜之介 Ryunosuke Yamagishi (vo&g, age9) ・田中廉 Ren Tanaka (dr, age9) ・堀敬人 Keito Hori

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The Book of The Animals - Episode 4 (Bilingual English-Japanese) (The Book of The Animals (Bilingual))

The Book of The Animals - Episode 4 (Bilingual English-Japanese) (The Book of The Animals (Bilingual))


Well... it seems that these animals don’t want to go to school! But step by step, each one discovers that to go to school is really very important for the animals, as well as for the children!A funny way to learn and a funny way to teach. As everyone knows how difficult it can be to explain to young children how important it is to go to school...---THE BOOK OF THE ANIMALS:FUN LEARNING

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2013年1月7日月曜日

(ENG SUB) Gaki No Tsukai Hotel Men Yamazaki slapped

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2013年1月6日日曜日

Drive Time Japanese: Beginner Level

Drive Time Japanese: Beginner Level


Learn Japanese anywhere and anytime! If you can listen to a CD, you can learn Japanese.Drive Time Japanese is an innovative language-learning program from the experts at Living Language that lets you learn Japanese vocabulary, Japanese grammar, Japanese pronunciation, conversation and even Japanese culture without a book. This convenient all-audio introduction to Japanese includes 4 hours of language lessons of four CDs. Learn Japanese while you’re

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How long will it take to learn japanese?

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Question by Kaitlin Kist: How long will it take to learn japanese?
Im highly into anime, and the japanese culture and one day i would love to go to tokyo. (im 16 btw). Ive been wanting to learn japanese for a long time now . does anyone know any good cheap programs i can get to learn japanese? and how long would it take to become fluent in it?
I dont know any japanese.


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Answer by ChloeDo you know any, or are you starting from scratch ??

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2013年1月5日土曜日

Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day

Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day


It started with a simple observation: students need their teachers present to answer questions or to provide help if they get stuck on an assignment; they don't need their teachers present to listen to a lecture or review content. From there, Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams began the flipped classroom-students watched recorded lectures for homework and completed their assignments, labs, and tests in class with their teacher

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Japanese Proficiency Power

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2013年1月4日金曜日

Q&A: What do you call the non-symbolic Japanese language?

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Question by Olivia Fernandes: What do you call the non-symbolic Japanese language?
I have done some studying of the Japanese language, and all I can find is the symbolic version of Japanese. What is the name for the words, not symbolic, version of Japanese? Like an example would be Hai, which means yes.


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Answer by siuloirJapanese is normally written with three different writing systems, in simplified terms: Kanji, which is basically characters borrowed from

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American on Japanese TV; Foreigner in Yamagata / 山形弁でしゃべるアメリカ人

A Japanese TV crew (YBC) followed me around and filmed me one day in 2004 at the school I worked at (Aterazawa High School) and at my apartment for their daily news broadcast; the people of Yamagata (northern Japan; about 3 hours north of Tokyo on the Bullet Train) were constantly amazed at the "Gaijin" (foreigner) speaking "Yamagata-ben" (Yamagata Dialect).
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What Age Level should an American want to teach English in in a Japanese school?

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Question by Nyako Bwazo: What Age Level should an American want to teach English in in a Japanese school?
Elementary, Middle or high school?

Please and thank you!


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Answer by AyaAny age level you want. What age do you work best with?

However, keep in mind that at least some programs (like JET) don't really give you a choice -- they ask if you would be WILLING to teach a particular age group, but they put you where you're needed. If you really want to teach

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2013年1月3日木曜日

Couchsurfing - A Week In The Life of a Tokyo Couchsurfer

www.couchsurfing.org This video was made possible by my WONDERFUL couchsurfers that came through on the week of April 20-27, 2009. There were also others that came through that I didn't get video of, but you can get a basic idea of the craziness that was going on at my place for a week. For their willingness to help me out in making this, special thanks to: Chili Rachel Nancy Lauren Lida Sarah Eric If you guys ever come back through Tokyo - you've got a place to stay!

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2013年1月2日水曜日

What level of proficiency can you achieve with the Genki Japanese I and II textbooks?

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Question by asterisk: What level of proficiency can you achieve with the Genki Japanese I and II textbooks?
My school doesn't offer AP Japanese Language so I will be studying on my own. I am currently a sophomore and I plan to take the exam at the end of my senior year. To plan ahead, I just wanted to know if the Genki series will cover all of the material on the AP Japanese exam. How many hours of study should I expect?


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Answer by BelieThe Genki

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Japanese Money! 030 Subtokyo Lesson 6

If you like this vid, be sure to thumbs up and favorite!! XD subtokyo.blogspot.com www.kxela.com twitter.com www.facebook.com Welcome to Subtokyo: Japanese Subculture Vlog! Subtokyo Lessons: Class 6 Today we play with money!! Or rather, we go over the different types of Japanese Currency and study how to count and say each one :D I'll go over counting again sometime in the future! DO SOME HOMEWORK!!! I'D LOVE TO SEE YOU TRY AND PRACTICE! If you have the ability to

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2013年1月1日火曜日

Bamboo Chinese Brush Painting ("Sumi-e" in Japanese)

Waterbrush is available at our online store: www.blueheronarts.com How to draw bamboo "knot by knot"(Step by Step) in the principle of "笔断意联" (idea completes with the absence of stroke).
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How is japanese kanji read and how is it different from chinese?

Question by Burning Marshmellow: How is japanese kanji read and how is it different from chinese?
Basically my question is whats the difference between japanese and chinese kanji and how do u read japanese kanji?


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Answer by AidantWell there's no difference. For example, 東京 is Tōkyō which is its Japanese pronunciation, in Chinese, we read the same characters but say them differently, in this case it's Dōngjīng. In simplified Chinese, it's 东京. So you have to learn

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