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What does the Japanese term 'Obsequies' mean in English?
What does the Japanese term 'Obsequies' mean in English?
- Casual workers
- Funeral rites (correct)
- Treasure the unrepeatable nature of the moment
- Mutually equal respect
According to Rikyu, what does the 4-character idiom 'Ichigo ichie' mean?
According to Rikyu, what does the 4-character idiom 'Ichigo ichie' mean?
- Anticipation
- Treasure the unrepeatable nature of the moment (correct)
- Selflessness
- Sincerity
What is the main purpose of the principle of 'Anticipation' in hospitality?
What is the main purpose of the principle of 'Anticipation' in hospitality?
- To ask for forgiveness
- To show selflessness
- To anticipate and meet the needs of guests (correct)
- To lower the bow
In what order does the flow of the Japanese writing system progress?
In what order does the flow of the Japanese writing system progress?
What does the phrase 'Moui ichido onegai shimasu' mean in English?
What does the phrase 'Moui ichido onegai shimasu' mean in English?
Which phrase can be used to ask 'How do you say cat in Japanese?'
Which phrase can be used to ask 'How do you say cat in Japanese?'
What is the essence of the 4-character idiom 'Ichigo ichie' according to Rikyu?
What is the essence of the 4-character idiom 'Ichigo ichie' according to Rikyu?
What is the primary purpose of using 'Kanji' in the Japanese writing system?
What is the primary purpose of using 'Kanji' in the Japanese writing system?
Which statement best describes the concept of 'Obsequies' compared to 'Ometenashi'?
Which statement best describes the concept of 'Obsequies' compared to 'Ometenashi'?
What is the correct sequence of writing systems in Japanese from Kanji to Katakana?
What is the correct sequence of writing systems in Japanese from Kanji to Katakana?
'Gambarimasu' in Japanese indicates:
'Gambarimasu' in Japanese indicates:
'Yoroshiku onegaishimasu' in Japanese is a phrase used for:
'Yoroshiku onegaishimasu' in Japanese is a phrase used for:
'Toire ni itte mo ii desuka?' translates to:
'Toire ni itte mo ii desuka?' translates to:
'Moui ichido onegai shimasu' in Japanese signifies:
'Moui ichido onegai shimasu' in Japanese signifies:
'Shitsumon iidesuka?' can be translated as:
'Shitsumon iidesuka?' can be translated as:
'Cat wa nihongo de Neko to iimasu' indicates:
'Cat wa nihongo de Neko to iimasu' indicates:
Study Notes
Japanese Culture and Etiquette
- Obsequies and Ometenashi are not the same; Ometenashi refers to a mutually equal respect, non-commercial relationship.
Introduction to Japanese Phrases
- Formal introduction: "Konbanwa minasan, hajimimaste [surname, first name] des. Watashi wa [address] ni sunde imas. Yorushiko onigaishimas."
- Breakdown: "Konbanwa" (good evening), "minasan" (everyone), "hajimimaste" (nice to meet you), "Watashi wa" (I am), "Yorushiko onigaishimas" (please treat me well)
Principles of Hospitality
- Three principles of hospitality in Japanese culture: Anticipation, Selflessness, and Sincerity
Bowing and Respect
- Types of nod/bow: Nod, Lower bow, and Lowest bow (used for asking for forgiveness)
- Level of respect is determined by the type of bow
Writing System
- Flow of Japanese writing system: Kanji (Chinese characters) -> Hiragana (used for women) -> Katakana (used for foreign words)
Useful Phrases
- "Wakarimasen deshita" (I didn't understand it)
- "Moui ichido onegai shimasu" (Please say/do it again)
- "Gambarimas" (I'll do my best)
- "Shitsumon iidesuka?" (I have a question)
- "Cat wa nihongo de nanto iimasuka?" (How do you say cat in Japanese?)
- "Toire ni itte mo ii desuka" (May I go to the bathroom?)
Other Key Points
- Rikyu's quote: "Ichigo ichie" (for this time only/once in a lifetime), emphasizing the importance of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of the moment
- Freeters: casual workers
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Test your knowledge on Japanese customs and etiquette with this quiz covering concepts such as obsequies, Freeters, and traditional sayings like 'Ichigo ichie'. Learn about proper self-introduction in Japanese and deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.
