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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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Oshaberi Report - June 29, 2013

Oshaberi Club was hosted on June 29.  Eight people participated in the club.  Onigiri (rice balls) were served. I hope that they enjoyed the taste.  

Participant's Voice  Mark Crosby
Thank you for having me over to your oshaberi club yesterday evening. I had a very enjoyable time and found that the structure of the club very conducive to practicing my rusty Japanese. I hope to join as often as possible and hopefully will continue to join in future.







Next Oshaberi Club (Japanese Chat Club)
Place: Nami's Place
Date:  Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: Door Open 7 pm- Door Close 10 pm 
Fee: $10  (including free drink and popcorn)
           Early bird fee - $7  (by Sat., July 20)



Kanji of the Month for July, 2013

今月の漢字(こんげつのかんじ)
7月

夏=なつ(Natsu) = Summer


Passwords for the Month of July, 2013

今月の合言葉(こんげつのあいこば
7月

せんせい (teacher):夏休(なつやす)みに なにをしますか。

せいと(student)◯◯◯と◯◯◯を します。

example )どくしょにほんごのべんきょうを します。

Please use your summer vacation plans as your passwords for the month. Watch the following video which helps you to make your summer vacation plans.




あいことば(Aikotoba/passwords) is a magical phrase (like "open sesame") to open the Japanese language classroom's door.

    

先生(せんせい)       生徒(せいと)


                               こんにちは。           こんにちは。xxxxxです。       

あいことば は なんですか。               xxxxxxxx

                                   どうぞ。

Monday, June 24, 2013

Tanabata / Star Festival - July 7

七月七日は七夕です。
しちがつ なのか は たなばたです。

願い事を短冊に書いて 笹に飾りましょう。
ねがいごとを たんざくにかいて ささにかざりましょう。

July 7 is Tanabata which means Star Festival. Let's write your wish on the paper strips and hang them on the bamboo.

しちがつなのか-July 7 たなばた-Star Festival ねがいごと-wish  たんざく-paper strips


あなたのねがいごとは なんですか。
What is your wish?

I wish to improve my Japanese.
I wish to pass my exams.
I wish to get better grades.
I wish to be an English teacher.
I wish to be a lawyer.
I wish to be a medical doctor.
I wish I always will be happy.
I wish that my family will be happy.
I wish I will have a wonderful summer.
I wish I could lose weight.
I wish to have a girlfriend.
I wish to have a boyfriend.
I wish to marry.
I wish I will live long.
I wish for world peace.
I wish my dream will come true.
I wish the weather will be good on the evening of July 7.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Song of the Month for June, 2013


今月の歌(こんげつのうた)
6がつ

Friday, June 7, 2013

Oshaberi Club - June 29, 2013

 Japanese Language & Culture Meetup Group

Oshaberi Club (おしゃべりクラブ)  is in this month!

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.

Photos from the previous Oshaberi Club  (click each month)
2013 
Jan.
2012
Nov.   
2011
July   June  May      


Place: Nami's Place
Date:  Saturday, June 29, 2013
Time: Door Open 7 pm- Door Close 10 pm 
Fee: $10  (including free drink and popcorn)
           Early bird fee - $7  (by Sat., June 22)



Sunday, June 2, 2013

Kanji of the Month for June, 2013

あめ=Rain


Passwords for the Month of June, 2013

今月の合言葉(こんげつのあいこば)





あいことば(Aikotoba/passwords) is a magical phrase (like "open sesame") to open the Japanese language classroom's door.

    

先生(せんせい)       生徒(せいと)


                               こんにちは。           こんにちは。xxxxxです。       

あいことば は なんですか。               xxxxxxxx

                                   どうぞ。