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Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 1 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM JIKOSHOUKAI Hajimemashite. (ha-ji-me-mash-t...

Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 1 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM JIKOSHOUKAI Hajimemashite. (ha-ji-me-mash-te) Watashi no namae wa desu. (des) Nikkuneemu wa desu. kara kimashita. (ki-mash-ta) sai desu. STI no gakusei desu. (gak-see des) Shumi wa desu. (des) Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.(doo-zo yo-rosh-ku o-ne-gai-shi-mas) Self-introduction How do you do? This is the first time we meet. My name is. My nickname is. I came from. I am yr-old. I am a student at STI. My hobby is / hobbies are. Pleased to meet you. / Nice to meet you. 2 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM NOTE Gakusei- student Sensei/ kyoushi- teacher Shumi- hobby Namae- name Desu- is/ am/ are Watashi wa _ desu - I am _ _ to moushimasu - I am _ (humble) To change your name 1. Change L to R 2. Add vowel to single consonant 3. Translate based on pronunciation Suuji (Numerals) 1 – ichi 2 – ni 3 – san 4 – yon / shi 5 – go 6 – roku 7 – nana / shichi 8 – hachi 9 – kyuu / ku 10 – juu 10+1 = juuichi 10+2 = juuni 2 *10 = nijuu 3 *10 = sanjuu 3 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 9 *10 = kyuujuu 4 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 23 = nijuu san 37 = sanjuu nana 89 = hachijuu kyuu Telling Age # + sai 16 YR-OLD = juuroku sai 23 YR-OLD= nijuu san sai **SPECIAL READING (1,8,10,20) 11- juuissai 21-nijuu issai 10- jussai 30- sanjussai 18- juuhassai 20- hatachi Shumi (hobby/ hobbies)  TEREBI- watching television  ONGAKU- listening to music  DOKUSHO- reading  SUPO-TSU- sports  RYOURI- cooking  KOMPYU-TA– computer  EIGA- watching movie  GITA- playing guitar (PIANO)  KAKU KOTO – writing  TO- and 5 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM WHY DO WE NEED TO STUDY NIHONGO? 1. Japan is the 4th largest economy in the world -Leading Japanese companies are among the largest, most efficient run and most well-known firms in the world -Companies like SONY, Canon, Panasonic, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Casio etc. -World’s leader in technology, machineries and robotics 2. Knowing Japanese brings business opportunities 3. Japanese is one of the most used languages in the internet 4. Japanese cultural exports are exploding 5. The Japanese are international tourist Classroom Expressions 1.Hajimemashou- Let’s start 2.Owarimashou- Let’s end 3. Mou jikan desu- It’s already time 4. Mane o shite kudasai- Pls. repeat after me 5. Nihongo de itte kudasai- Pls. say it in Japanese 6. Wakarimasu ka.- Do you understand? Hai, wakarimasu- Yes, I do Iie, wakarimasen- No, I don’t 6 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 7. Owarimashita ka.- Are you finished? Hai, owarimashita- Yes I am finished Iie, mada desu.- No, not yet 7 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 8. Mou ichido onegaishimasu- Once more please 9. Chekku shimashou- Let’s check 10. Koukan shite kudasai- Please exchange 11. Kaeshite kudasai- Pls. return 12. Dashite kudasai- Pls. pass 13. namae- name shukudai- assignment tesuto- test / quiz minnasan- all of you 14. Kaite kudasai- Pls. write Mite kudasai- Pls. look Kiite kudasai- Pls. listen Yonde kudasai- Pls. read Tatte kudasai- Pls. stand Suwatte kudasai- Pls.sit 15. Ookii koe de hanashite kudasai- please speak loudly 16. Motto yukkuri itte kudasai- please say it again slowly 17. Hon o minaide kudasai- don’t look at your book Additional Expressions: 1.I am hungry- Onaka ga sukimashita/ Onaka ga suite imasu 2.I am full- Onaka ga ippai desu. 3.I am thirsty- Nodo ga kawakimashita/ Nodo ga kawaite imasu 8 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 4.I am sick- Byouki desu. 5.I am sleepy- Nemutai desu. 9 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 6. I am tired- Tsukaremashita Interrogative words (Gimonshi) 1. Who- dare / dare desu ka 2. What- nan/nani / nan desu ka. 3. Where- doko/ doko desu ka 4. When- itsu / itsu desu ka. 5. Why- doushite / naze/ doushite desu ka. 6. How- dou/ dou desu ka 7. Which- dore/ dochira/ dore desu ka 8. What kind- donna_ 10 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM Notes : 11 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM Module 1: Basic Information about Japan Introduction to Japan  Nihon / Nippon meaning Land of the Rising Sun  An archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean east of the Asian continent  The total land area is 377,907 sq. kilometers  The 4th largest archipelago in the world  The 4 major islands of Japan are Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu  https://in.pinterest.com/pin/281967626643151543/  The capital of Japan is Tokyo, located on the central Honshu. Tokyo is the site of the Imperial Palace, the Diet and the Supreme Court. Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the world. 12 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  At present, Japan is administratively divided into 47 prefectures 13 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  Mt. Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan  Cherry Blossom (Sakura) is the national flower of Japan  Temperature zone: o Range from subarctic to subtropical o Hokkaido(far from the north) is cold and snowy o Okinawa (far from the south) is hot and humid o Tokyo (Honshu) is halfway point between these extremes of climate  4 seasons in Japan (Kisetsu) 1. Spring (Haru) – March, April and May 2. Summer (Natsu) – June, July and August 3. Autumn ( Aki) – September, October and November 4. Winter (Fuyu) – December, January and February https://hajl.athuman.com/karuta/e/seasonevent/001112.html?code=200029 JAPAN'S SIGHT AND ATTRACTIONS: 14 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 1. Great super highway 2. Advanced computer technology 15 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 3. High fashion and avant-garde pop culture 4. Wood and paper houses 5. Streets too narrow for a car MAJOR CITIES IN ORDER OF POPULATION SIZE: 1. Tokyo 2. Yokohama 3. Osaka 4. Nagoya 5. Sapporo 6. Kobe 7. Kyoto 8. Fukuoka 9. Kawasaki 10. Saitama CULTURE AND TRADITIONS  Culture is remarkably intact  Isolated from the rest of the world for 2 and half centuries  People were free from outside contact for so long  Japanese adhere to their own customs and values  Rarely shake hands with each other  Hug or kiss as a greeting is offensive unless you know the 16 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM person very well  Open displays of affection are rare 17 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM THE JAPANESE BOW  An old and important custom  The Japanese gesture of respect. Use to express gratitude, apologies and requests  When meeting or greeting people  The kind and degree of bow depends on the relationship between 2 people  They even bow when talking on the phone  https://conceptokinesico.ar/learn-about-the-japanese-bow-or-ojigi-tt-24136867 COUNTRY OF GIFT-GIVING AND RECEIVING  Token, souvenirs etc. (omiyage)  Japanese don't expect anything in return  Use both hands  Japanese does not open gift in front of you RYOKAN- TRADITIONAL INN  Good way to experienced Japanese customs first-hand 18 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  Offers traditional and authentic Japanese flavour 19 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  Minshuku- guest houses that take in travellers  Located in resort and vacation area OFURO- Japanese bath  Ritual meant for relaxing  Law: No soap inside the tub  Part of traditional ritual of bathing and are not use for washing but for relaxing SUBWAY AND COMMUTER TRAIN  Subway – chikatetsu  Train- densha  Fast, clean and efficient  Complex system of public train crisscrossing and encircling the urban areas  Yamanotesen – loop line in Tokyo  Kanjosen- loop line in Osaka HIGHPOINTS OF SIGHT-SEEING IN JAPAN 1. Castle (Joo)  Himejijoo  Osakajoo  Nijojoo 2. Gardens (niwa)  Japan- garden-lover's dream  132 gardens are preserved and maintained 20 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  3 Great Gardens in Japan 21 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM Kenrokuen- Kanazawa Kairakuen- Mito Korakuen- Okayama 3. Famous Hotspring (onsen)  Noboribetsu- Hokkaido  Beppu- Oita 4. Museum (hakobutsukan)  Tokyo National Museum – 85,000 objects  Kyoto National Museum – 10,000 objects  Kyoto Municipal Museum of Traditional Industry- lacquer, ceramic object  Kurashiki Folk Craft Museum 5. Palaces and Imperial Villas  Imperial Palace  Katsura Imperial Palace 6. Shrines (jinja) – Shintoism  Sacred Shinto places for worship  Shintoism- the indigenous religion of Japan  Embodies the deep Japanese respect for nature  Ise Shrine- most venerated shrine 7. Temples (Otera)- Buddhism  Todaiji- site of the largest bronze Buddha  Horyuji- 40 buildings, contains the collection of Japanese 22 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM sculpture and art treasures 8.3 Major Forms of Traditional Theatres 23 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  Kabuki is one of Japan’s traditional theatres which usually portrayed the lives of the townspeople. It is a classical Japanese dance drama.  Bunraku has a unique place in the theatre world of Japan, where puppet performance has been accepted as the equal of orthodox drama.  Noh is the world’s extant professional theatre. It is form of musical dance-drama originating in the 14th century. 9. Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement)  Had its origin in early Buddhist flower origin. The attention given to the choice of plant material and container, the placement of the branches and the relationship of the branches to the container.  The arrangement signify sky, earth and mankind 10. Games  Pachinko- vertical pinball game played in parlors all over Japan  Mahjong- a domino- like game of Chinese origin 11. Spectacular Sports  Sumo is the national sport of Japan. It is a match of 2 wrestlers who wear only belly belts in the ring.  Baseball (yakyuu)  Golf(gorufu) 24 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  Swimming (suiei)  Skiing and snowboarding 25 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 12. Food and Drinks  No need to tip, service charge is added to the bill  Dining / drinking begins with a refreshing hot or cold damp towel for the hands and face  Hot or cold towel – Oshibori MOST POPULAR JAPANESE DISHES 1. Sushi- small blocks of vinegared rice 2. Tempura-batter fried seafood 3. Yakitori-grilled chicken and veggies 4. Sukiyaki-beef and veggies cooked in a seasoned sauce 5. Shabu shabu-thinly sliced beef and veggies cooked in a hot broth 6. Sashimi-fresh sliced fish, eaten raw 7. Teppanyaki-beef, chicken, seafood cooked on a grill 8. Kushikatsu-pork, chicken, seafood skewered on a bamboo stick 9. Tonkatsu-pork cutlets, breaded and deep fried 10. Soba /Udon- Japanese noodles 11. Ramen- Chinese noodles SOME BASIC FOOD 1. Tofu- bean curd 2. Misoshiru- bean paste soup 3. Suimono- clear soup 26 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 4. Wasabi- Japanese horseradish 27 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM 5. Togarashi- Japanese hot pepper 6. Otsukemono- japans pickles 7. Osake- japanese rice wine 8. Ocha- tea 9. Ryokucha- green tea 10. Hojicha- Japanese roasted tea 11. Umeboshi- pickled plums 12. Takuan- pickled radish 13. Gohan- cooked rice 14. Kome- uncooked rice 15. Nori- seaweed 16. Shoyu- soy sauce 17. Mirin- sweet rice wine 18. Dashi- Japanese soup stock 19. Himono- dried fish EATING THE JAPANESE WAY  Menus are not always provided  Prices are not always listed  Desserts are not traditional with Japanese meal  Japanese noodles maybe slurped nosily  Soy sauce are not poured on white rice  Soup are served in individual lacquer  Chopstick are easy 28 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  Hashi is chopsticks. Some bad manners in using hashi. o Tsukubashi – pierce foods 29 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM o Mayoibashi – twirl around the chopsticks wondering what to eat o Saguribashi – examine something in the dish o Neburibashi – lick food on the chopsticks Politics  The type of government is Constitutional Monarchy  The Emperor is the chief-of-state. According to the constitution, the Emperor shall be the symbol of State and of the unity of the people.  Emperor Naruhito is the present Emperor and the 126th sovereign in the traditional count. He became Emperor on May 7, 2019.  The Diet is the highest organ of state power and the sole law- making organ of the State. The Diet is the legislative branch of the Japanese government, consists of 2 chambers The House of Representative and the House of Councilors.  The Prime Minister and a majority of the cabinet ministers are required to be members of the Diet. The Prime Minister is the Head of the State.  All Japanese citizens are eligible to vote if they have reached the age of 20. 30 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  The national flag of Japan has a crimson disc, symbolizing the sun, in the center of a white field. It is known as the “Hinomaru” (literally, “sun disc”) 31 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  The national anthem is Kimigayo. Kimigayo (the Emperor’s Reign) is one of the shortest national anthem. Economy  The Japanese economy is the world’s fourth largest market economy behind the United States and China. In 2009, The Gross Domestic Product was $4.137 trillion.  World leader in technology, machinery and robotics  Member of UN, G8, OECD and APEC  The currency of Japan is Yen  4 Bills – 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000  6 coins – 1,5,10,50,100 and 500 Culture and Entertainment  Kendo is the modern Japanese martial art of sword- fighting. Japanese fencing based on the technique of the two-handled sword of the samurai.  Judo is the modern martial art meaning “gentle way”. A formed of unarmed combat. Karate is the art of self- defense that uses no weapons and relies instead on 3 main techniques: arm strikes, thrusts and kicks.  Sadou (Tea ceremony) is a highly structured method of preparing powered green tea in the company of guests. 32 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM  Bonsai is a horticultural art whereby trees and grasses are transplanted into small containers and are trained to 33 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM grow into the shapes of naturally grown trees or grasses in the earth.  Shogi is an indoor game in which 2 persons sit across from each other at a board and move each of their pieces strategically.  Origami is one of the Japan’s traditional paper-craft art. You can make many shapes simply by folding a small square of paper.  Haiku is the Japanese poetic form. It comprises 17 syllables (5- 7-5 syllables) has to contain KIGO, a word that expresses a season.  Furoshiki is a type of traditional Japanese wrapping. Clothes that were frequently used to transport clothes, gifts or other goods.  Kimono is the national costume of Japan.  Meishi is a business card. In business, people exchange meishi OTHER INFORMATION:  Travel time- it takes three and a half hours by plane from Manila to Japan  Time difference- Japan time is advanced exactly one hour 34 Forlang Prepared by: E. Lailo, LPT, 1 MMEM compared to Philippine time. 35