Japanese Language & Culture

Nami Ohara teaches Japanese language and culture to students in St. John's, NL and also around the world via Skype Lessons. This blog is designed to provide Japanese lessons, notes on Japanese culture and lots of other fun Japanese related stuff to enhance the learning experience of Japanese language students everywhere.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Word of the Month for June

今月(六月)の合言葉 こんげつ(6がつ)のあいことば

                もっと = more

あめふれ あめふれ もっと ふれ!

チョコレートだいすき。もっと たべたい!

もっと べんきょう しなさい!

Kanji of the Month for June

今月(六月)の漢字 こんげつ(6がつ)のかんじ





あめ=Rain


Passwords for the Moth of June, 2011



         Teacher せんせい        Student せいと
 

 
先生(せんせい)               生徒(せいと)

                   こんにちは おはらです。               こんにちは。xxxxxです。                    
あいことば  は  なんですか。                 xxxxxxxx 

                                どうぞ。



六月の合言葉 (6がつ の あいことば)




Episode: "Ame ame fure fure あめあめふれふれ" 

This episode is from "Sazae-san" which is one of the most famous & popular animations (since 1969- present) in Japan.  This episode is related to a rainy day.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Oshaberi (Chat) Club

Oshaberi Club (おしゃべりクラブ) is comming soon.

What is the meaning of Oshaberi?
Oshaberi means “Chat” in Japanese.

Participants will be able to enjoy using Japanese language and experiencing Japanese culture. This is also a great opportunity for you to expand your Japanese network in St. John’s.

Please visit the site about the last Oshaberi Club.

In this Oshaberi Club…

This Oshaberi Club will be made up of two rooms of activities.

Room One – Oshaberi no Heya
In this room, you will be able to “try” to have conversation in Japanese. You do not have to be fluent. Take this opportunity to put what you have learned into practice.

Room Two – Game no Heya
There will be opportunity to practice Japanese through a variety of games and/or origami.

Place: Nami's Place
Date: Saturday, May 28th
Time: Door Open 7 pm- Door Close 10 pm
(End date is firm as I have other obligations after this event, thank you for understanding.)
Cost: $7

For more details, please contact Nami.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Origami Program

Date & Time:  Thursday May 19 2011, 7-8:30pm

Location:        AC Hunter Public Library
Address:        St. John's Arts and Culture Centre

I taught how to make a paper crane at the origami program of the AC Hunter Public Library. Attendants enjoyed making paper cranes.

Attendants' comments:

"Wonderful time-need to work on my folds! More classes would be wonderful"
 

"Lovely evening - great company! Thanks Nami! And now I have a library cars!! :)

"Very good. Thanks. Please let me know if you have more classes"

"Would like more classes"



Sunday, May 8, 2011

Japanese Summer Day Camp

COMING SOON: Japanese Language & Culture Summer Day Camp in St. John's, NL for Youth (age 10-17)

Learning Japanese is fun & educational!

- Make Japanese Food

- Practice Japanese Expressions

- Practice traditional activities

- Play Japanese Games

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Japanese Birthday Party Service in St. John's Newfoundland

Your children will experience Japanese food, language and culture in a birthday celebration they will never forget! (Suitable for kids of elementary to high school age)
Services Provided:

- Sushi Cake (24cm x 24 cm) $45




Before the decoration of sushi cake


Entertainment (including name tags and materials   )
- 1 hour $150    - 1.5 hours $ 200     2 hours- $240
(This cost for St. John's' residents,
maximum 10 people)


-Name Tags (Participant names written in Japanese)

Names for Michael, Sandra, and Jake


Possible Activities

-Origami activities















- Japanese Games
Bouzu Mekuri

chopsticks game


- Bingo game in Japanese numbers


- Anime quizzes


- Fun activities to teach basic Japanese expressions
Nami's fun games, activities, and authentic Japanese foods will create a unique and memorable party for your child's important day!

For more details about the Japanese Birthday Party Service, please contact Nami ohara.nami@gmail.com

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Kanji of the Month for May, 2011

今月(5月)の漢字 こんげつ(5がつ)のかんじ



だい  たい  おお(きい)  


(例)れい
大きい     おおきい     (big)
大がく      だいがく      (university)  
大すきな だいすきな  (very favourite)
大せつな たいせつな (precious)

大きくなったら 大がく の せんせい になりたい。

Words of the Month: May, 2011

今月(5月)の単語    こんげつ(ごがつ)のたんご

大(おお)きくなったら   When I grow up...

大きくなったら なにに なりたいですか。 
What do you want to be when you grow up?
                 
1.いしゃ に なりたいです。
2.せんせい に なりたいです。
3.うちゅうひこうし に なりたいです。
4.かしゅ に なりたいです。
5.さっか に なりたいです。
6.ピアニスト に なりたいです。

あなたは大きくなったらなにになりたいですか。


おもしろそう   sounds like fun, looks like fun

おもしろそうに およいでる

Passwords for the Month of May, 2011



         Teacher せんせい        Student せいと
 

 
先生(せんせい)               生徒(せいと)

                   こんにちは おはらです。               こんにちは。xxxxxです。                    
あいことば  は  なんですか。                 xxxxxxxx 

                                どうぞ。

今月の合言葉 こんげつ の あいことば
2011年5月