Japanese Language and Culture
One of the unique aspects of the Japanese culture is the monolingualism of the Japanese. They only speak Nihongo. Even textbooks are in the Japanese language, which is why even foreign students are required to learn Nihongo.
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Bushido:It means "way of the warrior" ancient Japanese followed this and they still do today it's their respect for the ways of a...
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This language is read from right to left. Traditional written Japanese is done in columns which you read from the top to the...
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In Japanese the term Makezu Girai, is an illogical compound that means "make-girai" or "hating to lose."
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Interjections and particles like those have many many usages and accordingly a vast range of meaning. Most commonly you see 'yo...
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Bone in Japanese kanji looks like this. Bone: 骨 Bone in Japanese is pronounced like this. Honei
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No, she is a native of the United States. Her parents were from Taiwan.
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There are two alphabets Hiragana and Katakana and then there is Kanji, which is another 1500 or so different characters that a...
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Anyone can be addicted to sex, not only Japanese. Not all are, some are sensative, some are acting, same for whites, blacks,...
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心臓発作 (shinzou hossa) means "heart attack" and 心停止 (shinteishi) means "cardiac arrest".
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Japan's government is a democratic parliamentary government, with a constitutional monarchy as the head of state. Japan's...
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ryoko WA ii desuka? is 'was your trip good?'
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Masks worn by samurai warriors were simply to look scary as far as i know. A combination of the mask and the headdress with horns...
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ang bobo niyo are you gayat sabihin mo gay ka dahil bading ka.wag mong sabihin gay ka dahil masaya.bobo mohayop ka
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Won't do / do not usually do...
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Imagine a foot sized goldfish. With a white spot near the dorsal fin. That's basically what a Koi is. A huge goldfish.
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You may say '[anata wo] hontou ni aishiteiru,' written: [あなたを]本当に愛している
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The code of Bushido is directly translated as "the way of the warrior". It was the code which became the standard living protocol...
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The dragon can mean a number of things in Japanese culture. The most significant meaning being fertility, humility, procreation...
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Ayako used to work for something called Muscle Musical. Since she an aerobatic dancer, she may have participated in Muscle...
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The Japanese tend to be more of a collective culture than the Chinese. The Japanese tend to strive to do the best and be the...
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The Japanese word for "siesta" is 'hirune' or 'shiesuta,' written (in the same order): 昼寝 シエスタ
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(There is a whole list of them at the related link.)
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Just like how check (王手, oute) is a threat to capture the king, threatmate (詰めろ, tsumero) is a threat to checkmate...
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Kana- there are 2 types, katakana and hiragana. Katakana is used for foreign loan words, foreign names, and it is used like...
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No, roughly 90% of Japanese funerals are Buddhist in nature.
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In Hiragana: たけし。 In Kanji : 武
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Watashi no sukina kamoku ha (pronounced 'wa' but spelled 'ha') kagaku desu.
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Okaasan (お母さん) is Japanese for "mother".
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It depends. Some Japanese are light, others are tan. In many Asian cultures, pale is considered more beautiful or attractive....
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You're probably thinking either of "Noh" (能), or "Kabuki" (歌舞伎) which incorporates dancing and the actors wear face-paint...
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You may use 'mazui,' or 'mazu!' as an exclamation.
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They're are too meanings: year or age; town, city, municipal, urban.
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Answervery generally, they represent good luck in japan. in china different numbers of fish, including koi, represent different...
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In Japan the "Tiger" is an awesome animal and preciously revered not just in Japan but the entire Asian adjoining...
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There are a number of symbols of strength-- These are the only ones I know about. One is a dragonfly-- a katsumushi or the...
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When his parents were killed, he went slightly insane. He wanted them to still comfort him, and be around. So his mind came up...
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The Shinto beliefs and Buddhism both contributed to most of modern day Japan's culture. The Shinto beliefs have influence in...
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It really depends on what you are looking for. This question is pretty vague but I assume anywhere from $500 to $2000. I would...
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It means Women Onna no hito = female person Tachi = shows there are more than one
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Fairy Kei is a recent fashion phenomenon from Japan. It has a strong focus on colors (namely pastels and neon hues), which are...
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Rebellion, seeking attention, depression, poor self image, peer pressure. Pick one or more. In Response to the Usual Opinion...
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The ancient name for dragonfly was 'kachimushi'. 'Kachi' means 'victory' and 'mushi' means 'insect'. Therefore samurai used to...
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The Bushidō code is typified by seven virtues: Rectitude Courage Benevolence Respect Honesty Honor Loyalty : -Translations...
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It can represent many things: A dragon with 4 claws is normal, 5 claws means sacred, and worn only by royalty. Good fortune or...
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AnswerThere were ninjas in Japan. There are still those that practice ninja arts in Japan and in other parts of the world. there...
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Bushido means 'way of the warrior'. Bushido refers to the moral code and principals that developed among the samurai (military)...
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AnswerFrom Chinese characters. yes, kanji is one of the three writing systems used in Japanese. the first two: hiragana (あ い...
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the kanji symbol for fate is . the first symbo, is refering to destiny while the second is the transport too.
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Casual Affirmations: ああ [aa]、ええ [ee]、うん [un] you would use these when talking to friends or family More Formal...
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answerThe Japanese have 3 form of writing Katakana; based on Chinese Characters.. Hiragana; based o Japanese characters.. &...
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To hug.Grammtically it's imperative. You can translate it as "hug me".
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Because they have a higher tone of voice in their language, and use the letters I and A a lot which could result that they have...
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Society was divided into two classes in Feudal Japan, the nobility and the peasants. The noble class made up roughly twelve...
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Although the opinions differ from side to side, Japanese platform beds are very stylish and modern and space saving. Some believe...
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Japanese People eat various foods such as Western food, Asian food, European food. Japanese staple food is steamed rice...
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koko kyo WA chotto kumori ga atatakai deshita. doushite kikimashita ka? nihongo o wakaru hito ni sagashiteimasu ka? isshouni...
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Desu or Des is the Japanese verb 'to be'
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http://www.123japanese.com is a very good website for vocabulary because it is organised, and has the largest vocabulary list...
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Yes, they tend to be more accurate.
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Surgical masks are worn by Japanese people who are ill, so that they do not spread their germs to others around them.
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"How are you?" is roughly translated into "Ogenki desu ka?" which literally means "Are you well?" Another way to ask it is to...
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ちょうどです。(choudo desu)
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Karaoke is originally the same thing everywhere, but in Japanese it seems to have been gotten from the word orchestra (ookesutora...
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Kyoto was the capital until it became Tokyo.
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the koi fish turns into a dragon, according to Japanese folklore. Koi Dragon TattooThe koi fish in Japanese folklore represents...
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Seppuku, that is if your referring to self sacrifice by disembowlment.
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China
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On the Internet, I speak a little Japanese so I can name a few websites: http://www.spanishdict.com. It is Spanish, but there is...
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rebirth with the lotus flowerWell to my understanding, buddha is said to have risen from the center of a lotus blossom.The lotus...
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Japan is famous for it's Technology (they are more hi tech and futuristic than other countries. It is also famous for its food...
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Ito (butler), played by Yuki Shimoda.
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no du dose not exist only zuzu can be formed either by adding tenten to su す tsu つつ" す'' but it is more likely to be...
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"How about a drink?" (Onomimono WA ikaga deshou ka)
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People have been living in Japan for many thousands of years, and they naturally think of it as their home, just as people in any...
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You may say 'maa maa' or 'futsu.'
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This is a pretty broad question because the history of dragons is quite extensive. But I will give it a shot. There are...
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A good question. The Japanese have a rich and enchanting culture. In Japan, people walk along pretty much shoulder to shoulder,...
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Unfortunately, Japanese writing cannot be demonstrated without a Japanese character font. Also, the answer to your question...
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Japanese- always, as that is where the dog was first recognized as a breed.Please see the discussion page.
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- New Year's Day (Jan 1) many people go to Shinto shrine - Coming-of-age day (second Mon in Jan) for people who became 20 -...
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Yes, Japanese schools have summer break.But it is not as long as American schools. It usually only lasts for about a month or...
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They are not arrows. They are peace signs.
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Kanji is not just one symbol. It's a group of characters that make up the Japanese written language. Along with kanji, there is...
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There is a short story by Graham Green titled The invisible Japanese gentlemen. From the title you can find out that there is...
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These are the kanji a first grader in Japan must memorize. There are 80...
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Hontouni shiawase da
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