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2012年 03月 11日
That tsunami of 2011.3.11 taught us some lessons. About the students or purples of schools almost all of them were safe but at one school ohkawa elementary school, almost 70 purples were killed at tsunami. Why this was happen? At that school, teachers gathered the purples and counted them and waited for those who were late and began to move to higher places and tsunami reached. But in other schools children were taught to run away freely, to think only their lives.
In Iwate where big tsunami had attacked often, a proverb is kept. “When tsunami comes run away ten-den-ko! “ Ten-den-ko means “separately, selfishly, don’t care for others, think for only yourself”. When tsunami comes there is no time so everyone has no time to care for others, if you help anyone you and he or she will be killed. So in tsunami people are forgiven if they don’t help others including parents and children. 2011年 10月 09日
There are too many English words in Japanese conversation. Especially new things we don't have Japanese to express. But these days, French words are invading Japanese conversation. We have already " langue de chat " of cookies. But nobody knows it means the tongue of a cat. And we hear celeb, fromage.
2011年 09月 28日
飼い犬に手をかまれる
kai inu ni te wo kamareru having my hand bitten by my pet dog means I was betrayed by my friend same 恩を仇で返す on wo ada de kaesu 情けは人のためならず nasake ha hito no tame narazu compassion isn't for others but for yourself means If you are kind to others, or help them something good will visit you. 案ずるより産むがやすし anzuru yori umu ga yasusi It's easier to giving birth to a baby than worring about it. means Don't worry but just do it! 馬の耳に念仏 uma no mimi ni nenbutu It's no use preaching to a horse's ear. 猫に小判 neko ni koban gold for a cat. 豚に真珠 buta ni shinju Pearls for a pig. 鬼に金棒 oni ni kanabou Evil giant got an iron stick. means Strong person got a powerful weapon. (and became stronger.)  2011年 09月 27日
Proverbs of Japan
飛んで火に入る夏の虫 tonde hi ni iru natsu no mushi insects that fly into the fire in summer. means those who don't know anything and drop into ambush or trap very easily. 捕らぬ狸の皮算用 tranu tanuki no kawazanyou counting skins of raccoon dogs which you don't catch yet means people want to think that he can get success very easily. 河童の川流れ kappa no kawa nagare Even Japanese mischievous riversprite may drown in the river. means even the masters can make mistakes. same proverb 猿も木から落ちる saru mo ki kara ochiru means even monkeys may fall down from the tree.  2011年 07月 18日
Japan defeated USA in women's World Cup in Germany.
My wife and I got up at 4:30 am and watched the game. The shoots of US were fast and strong but goal post helped us. And german audience suported Japan. Japan won to Germany at quater final so they wanted to think they lost to the strong team. And Japan and Germany fought against America at the WW2. Japanese women team was once very weak and couln't go up to the Olympic. But chairman Kawabuchi began to manage and he let players play in the foreign club teams. Then the team became stronger. Today's top news is about the victory and TV shows highlights of the final game again and again. I think US wasn't ready for PK but Japan's order was good and goal keeper did a great job. 2011年 07月 17日
A Japanese was drinking Beer at a German bistort when a German asked him where he came from. After he knew the foreigner was Japanese he said, “ Fur nachstes mal ohne Italien! “. That means “ Next time without Italy! “. This story is well believed. This story has some points.
1 Japanese feels guilty for beginning the war but German is going to revenge and doesn’t feel guilty for the war. 2 Japan lost over 4 million lives at the war and Japanese doesn’t want to do the war again. But German is ready for the war. Really they lost WW1 but they did WW2 again. 2011年 07月 17日
TV reporter asks foreigners who are in Japan, " What is your favorite Japanese word or letter? "
1 座 (to sit) because it is like a picture of smilimg face. It is like a face letter like as >^_^< (>_<) (^.^) 2 雨 (rain) or letters using 雨kanmuri. 雪snow 雲cloud 雷lightning 霜frost 霧fog 3 nozomi This is not a girl's name but a name of shinkansen, bullet train. Some foreigners love shinkansen because it's fast and silent smooth. This nozomi means hope. 4 用事( youji) it means something I have to do. If you want to refuse something all you must say is " I have youji this afternoon or tonight. " Youji is very convenient word. 2011年 07月 17日
On April 11 at Washington National Cathedral they held a player for Japan.
And in the event that poem of Kenji was read. Kenji is from Iwate next to Miyagi. Be not Defeated by the Rain (Ame nimo makezu) Be not defeated by the rain, Nor let the wind prove your better. Succumb not to the snows of winter. Nor be bested by the heat of summer. Be strong in body. Unfettered by desire. Not enticed to anger. Cultivate a quiet joy. Count yourself last in everything. Put others before you. Watch well and listen closely. Hold the learned lessons dear. A thatch-roof house, in a meadow, nestled in a pine grove's shade. A handful of rice, some miso, and a few vegetables to suffice for the day. If, to the East, a child lies sick: Go forth and nurse him to health. If, to the West, an old lady stands exhausted: Go forth, and relieve her of burden. If, to the South, a man lies dying: Go forth with words of courage to dispel his fear. If, to the North, an argument or fight ensues: Go forth and beg them stop such a waste of effort and of spirit. In times of drought, shed tears of sympathy. In summers cold, walk in concern and empathy. Stand aloof of the unknowing masses: Better dismissed as useless than flattered as a "Great Man". This is my goal, the person I strive to become. （Translated by David Sulz） http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ame_ni_mo_Makezu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W7lIG6xB4E&feature=related This poem was written in his small notebook and it was found after his death. So this is his goal or aim or ideal to be. He believed in Buddhism eagerly. He is a really good man. He wrote a lot of novels for children and poems. He wasn’t a pro writer but a teacher of science.  2011年 06月 27日
Cotton handkerchief ( momen no hankachi-fu )
Matsumoto Takashi Sung by Ohta Hiromi Sweetheart, I’m going on the train east now I’ll look for a present for you in the crowded city. No, thank you. I want nothing but I hope you come back without being infected with evils of the town. Sweetheart, please don’t cry as we can’t meet for half year. I send you a ring that’s in style here, I’m sure it suits you. No, thank you. As no diamonds no pearls are better than your kiss. Sweetheart, are you without make up even no lipstick? Look at my picture in a good suit like another person. No, thank you, I loved you lying on the grass but take care you in the cold street with large buildings. Sweetheart, you won’t forgive me because I’ve forgot you and changed, but this life is so joyful that I can’t return home. Honey, I ask you the last and only wish of mine Give me a cotton handkerchief to wipe the tears. 2011年 06月 26日
Ambush ( machibuse )
Matsutouya Yumi Sung by Ishikawa Hitomi In the evening, at a teashop of the street I noticed a couple smiling happily that I knew well. The reason why she turned pretty suddenly is that she had met you like this all the time. I’ve loved you always in my heart such a long time. I will sure make you turn around to me some day. I joined you as if I wasn’t interested in very much. But I gazed on you hotly over the table. The rumor she was dumped I heard but I won’t make approach to you of my own will. I show you a love letter from another boy. I make ambush on your way home pretending by chance. I’ve loved you always in my heart such a long time. I will sure make you turn around to me some day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zve5YFzMNo  2011年 04月 18日
I think this young man is the most talented Japanese now. He won at Van Kliburn piano concours. He is the best pianist and also good composer. He sometimes plays his own tune and it's very good.
his own tunes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBcGAt3pSNY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTv1xHNOIeA&feature=related Lizt La campanella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9fo3FoHDBc 2011年 03月 20日
I don't think prime minister Kan is a great leader that can handle
this cricis. He visited Tokyo Electric Power co. and spoke, " It's out of question running away. Only you are able to manage the plant. So make up your mind. If you run away your company will go bankrupt !" I don't think bankrupt or not is no big problem now. Japan may go bankrupt. I wanted Kan speak like this, " Our country is now under very serious situation since WW2. The fate of Japan is in your hands. If you die here I will die and meet again in heaven. If you win this difficult battle, we will celebrate together! I am always with you and fight with you. " ( Kate Blanschet's speech in Elizabeth G.A.) Or like this, " This is one of the most difficult situation of the history. And twenty or thirty years later if you say only " I was in Fukushima atomic plant and stopped the crisis. " all of people around you will say " Oh! this man is a hero, a saviour" ( The style of Napoleon) 2011年 03月 20日
The other day I went to a supermarket to buy foods and goods.
It was almost panic. There aren't rice, cup noodles, natto, bread, electric cells,candles, toilet papers, flashlights of course. And it is dark in the store and everywhere in east Japan. And now gasoline is as precious as jewels.The very long line at gasoline stand causes heavy traffic jam. And when planned blackout begins traffic signals are down and no policemen at ordinary signals. At a very large signal policeman controls cars. In the station, escalator doesn't move and in a train heating system s stopped. So it's as cold in as out. I experienced blackout in my house. But there are some areas where breakdown never happen. They say those are areas where large hospitals are or big stations, city hall, other important buildings are. The building in which our office is never got blackout. It's very well. In the net they say the moon is very close to the earth so another large quake may happen or Mt Fuji erupt. It's reminds me of " 2012 " the film. Any way this week was a very very long week for Japanese. Tomorrow I can rest in home. I'm tired. We can't tell what will happen in next week. And Chinese who stay in Japan go back to China really. 2011年 03月 17日
People hate scheduled blackout because trains don't
move regularly,traffic signal is out, even hospitals are closed during blackout. And everywhere is dark as we must save electricity. Long line at gas stations. Schools are shut or end early. Factories are closed because they can't use much electricity. We are in inconvenient world. And radioactivity is leaking out from broken atomic plants. We think is Japan OK? When all these troubles end? 2011年 03月 15日
The Day began but the electric blackout was not done.
But the half of railways were stopped so a lot of people couldn't go to offices. I couldn't use trains so I tried to drive to the office. Ordinary it takes one hour but took three hours today. No classes today either. I only telephoned to students. No work. From tomorrow they will do planned blackout. When it is done even traffic signal will be dead and policeman will manage the cars. Can you believe this? Our lives are changed to difficult and tiresome. And there are rumors that three of atomic plants will go "melt down" so we should run away to the west area like as Kyushu. And French diplomacy tells French people who stay in Tokyo to leave Japan.
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