How to approach people.. in Japanese? Posted by keiko on Aug 28, 2015
Today’s post is all about how to approach people.. how to start a conversation with someone you might not know too well… in Japanese. On a daily basis, you might meet new people as well as old friends whom you have not seen for many years. For today’s article, I have put together some useful…
Let’s Learn Keigo! – Part 3 Posted by keiko on Aug 17, 2015
Today’s post is all about the Humble Language (Kenjo-go,けんじょうご、謙譲語) This version of Keigo is probably the hardest to learn. Who is up for a challenge? Read on. I will teach you all about Kenjo-go in my post today. Humble Language (Kenjo-go,けんじょうご、謙譲語) You will use these special kind of keigo’s when you show respect towards others by…
Small Drink Big Breakfast in Gifu Posted by keiko on Jul 31, 2015
One of my favorite things to do here in Japan is to look for a place to eat great breakfast. Around here in Tokai chihou (東海地方、とうかい ちほう), at most cafes, you get a nice breakfast plate just by ordering your drink at breakfast. You get a plate full of bread or rice dish, salad, and fruit…
Let’s Learn Keigo! – Part 2 Posted by keiko on Jul 29, 2015
The other day, I had covered basics on Japanese Keigo. There are three forms of Keigo’s in Japanese, but today’s post is all about the first one, called “Polite Language (Teinei go, ていねいご、丁寧語)” By the time you finish reading this post, you will learn not only the basics but also the important aspects of Teineigo…
Humidity – Mushiatsui! & Firewoks! Posted by keiko on Jul 28, 2015
I have been in Japan for about a week now, but its has been so hot and humid and that honestly, I have not had much opportunity to enjoy things around here. Humid is Mushiatsui (蒸し暑い、むしあつい) in Japanese. These days, during the summer, people in Japan are very cautious about staying hydrated, especially, heatstroke is the…
Let’s Learn Keigo! – Part 1 Posted by keiko on Jul 20, 2015
I have received many comments requesting to cover Keigo(けいご、敬語), Japanese honorific speech recently. Let me cover some of the most common Keigo expressions in my next few articles this month as Keigo is an essential part of Japanese language. What is Keigo(けいご、敬語)? Keigo is simply a polite and respectful way of speaking…
Summer! Summer! Summer! Posted by keiko on Jul 19, 2015
Hi everyone. I am sorry, I had a long break since my last article. I have been traveling within the states, visiting family and friends, and just got back to Northwest and now ready to start working on more articles. Next week, I will be in Japan, so will be writing more about what’s happening…