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What is a danchi?
What is a danchi?
When was the Nakano Jutaku built?
When was the Nakano Jutaku built?
What is the primary ingredient in the hot-pot dish Sukiyaki?
What is the primary ingredient in the hot-pot dish Sukiyaki?
During which period did Sukiyaki become a popular part of Japanese cuisine?
During which period did Sukiyaki become a popular part of Japanese cuisine?
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Originally, how was sushi prepared in Southeast Asia?
Originally, how was sushi prepared in Southeast Asia?
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What is the function of 'mo' in the sentence 'Kore mo kamera desu'?
What is the function of 'mo' in the sentence 'Kore mo kamera desu'?
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When would you most likely eat Sukiyaki in Japan?
When would you most likely eat Sukiyaki in Japan?
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Which of these phrases is used to ask "what is that?" when the object is not near the speaker or listener?
Which of these phrases is used to ask "what is that?" when the object is not near the speaker or listener?
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How is the sentence 'Sore wa _____ desu' changed to make it negative?
How is the sentence 'Sore wa _____ desu' changed to make it negative?
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What does a typical reply to the question 'Are wa nan desu ka?' contain?
What does a typical reply to the question 'Are wa nan desu ka?' contain?
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Study Notes
Danchi Apartments
- Danchi are apartment complexes with limited space per household.
- Common in Tokyo due to land scarcity.
- They provide affordable, modest living.
Nakano Jutaku
- Oldest surviving public housing development, built in 1951.
- Established by Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation
- Located near Nakano Station, Japan with 248 apartments and seven 4-story buildings.
- Built on a 10,000 sq m site
Sushi and Sukiyaki
- Both traditional Japanese foods, often enjoyed on special occasions.
- Sukiyaki is the dish that has been part of Japanese cuisine around late Edo period (1860s).
- Sushi's origins stem from Southeastern Asia, with early methods involving fermentation using rice vinegar.
- Eventually sushi evolved to include the rice as well as the fish.
- Sukiyaki is a hotpot dish that includes beef, vegetables(such as green onions, cabbage, chrysanthemum, and mushrooms) cooked in a shallow iron pot.
- Raw eggs are commonly dipped in the dish
- Sushi and Sukiyaki are traditional Japanese dish enjoyed across the year, especially during the cool winter
Japanese Pronouns and Grammer
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Are: Used for referring to something not near the speaker or listener. The response to "Are wa ____ desu ka?" will include "are".
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Nan desu ka?: Meaning "What is it?" (used to ask about something)
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Kore wa kamera desu: (This is a camera)
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Kore mo kamera desu: (This is a camera, too)
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Sore wa _____ dewa arimasen: (This is not _____) Note: "dewa" is often slurred as "jya" in conversation
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Kore wa dare no desu ka?: (Whose is this?)
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Sono rajio (that radio): Showing use of "Sono"
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"Kono kamera" vs. "Kore", "sono rahio" vs. "Sore", "ano biru" vs."Are".
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"Kono," "sono," and "ano" are used when an object specified.
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"Kore," "sore," and "are" are used when pointing at or holding an object
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Description
Explore the unique living situations in Tokyo, focusing on two significant types of housing: Danchi apartments and Nakano Jutaku. Danchi offers affordable living in limited spaces, while Nakano Jutaku represents a historical public housing development. Learn about their characteristics and cultural significance.
