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, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year 2014

新年明けましておめでとうございます。今年もどうぞ宜しくお願いします。
しんねん あけまして おめでとうございます。ことしも どうぞ よろしくおねがいします。

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Year End Greeting

年末の挨拶(ねんまつ の あいさつ)



Friday, December 20, 2013

Online Lessons: Message from Alabama, USA

Google Hangout Lessons 

ジェイミー イゼルさん


I studied the Japanese language with the most popular language programs for nearly one year before deciding I needed something more. 

After only two months of lessons with Nami, I have gained a greater real-world vocabulary than any of the textbooks and programs ever supplied. I have also gained a deeper understanding of Japanese culture through her use of videos and media recommendations. 

Nami teaches in a way that is challenging, rewarding, and fun.  I would recommend her to anyone that is serious about learning Japanese. 

Monday, December 9, 2013

Taiyaki - Japanese Sweets


鯛焼き(たいやき)
Taiyaki  - baked sea bream
a fish-shaped pancake filled with azuki bean paste
 Abrielle made Taiyaki. It was very tasty. Thank you very much.
とてもおいしかったです。ごちそうさまでした。
鯛(たい)- sea bream

たい焼きレシピ Taiyaki Recipe 

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Kanji of the Month for Dec. 2013

今月の漢字(こんげつのかんじ)
12月(じゅうにがつ)





 あか(aka)=  Red





みどり(midori)=  Green