私のきぼう

1:17 AM INSPIRATIONS, JAPANESE LANGUAGE 2 Comments

最近、いろいろなことをかんがえています。度して日本語を勉強のことが、ずっとあたまにかんがえています。私はマレーシアからにきました。日本語を勉強する始めて時に、日本へ行きたいとおもいますから、いっしょかんめいならいました。でも、そのときに今から、なんか１０年だ。湯名は湯名だね。今、まだマレーシアにいますよ。

私の日本語がじょうずではありませんとおもいます。誰で漏れ主のいないから、上手になることがちょっとむずかしいとおもいます。ずっと行きたい、日本へ。そのことは私の希望です。

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Lets Learn JAPANESE (Lesson 3)

2:52 AM JAPANESE LANGUAGE No Comments

It has been more than three weeks since Lesson 2 published. For those who have been waiting for the lesson, I am truly sorry. I was very busy working last month.

This time, lets learn about describing places.

Lesson 3: Describing Places

Ms A: It has been quite some time (since the last time we met). How are you?
おひさっしぶりです。おげんきですか。
[Ohisasshiburi desu. Ogenki desu ka?]


Mr B: Yes, it has. I am fine, thank you. Were you busy at work?
そうですね。わたしはげんきです。A-さんのしごとはいそがしいですか。
[Sou desu ne. Watashi wa genki desu. A-san no shigoto wa isogashii desu ka?]


Ms A: I'm sorry, I was busy (at work). I went to China for a business meeting. Are you going somewhere?
すみませんでした。はたらくことがちょっといそがしかったです。中国（ちゅごく）へかいぎにいきました。B-さんはどこへいきますか。
[Sumimasen deshita. Hataraku koto ga chotto isogashikatta desu. Chugoku e kaigi ni ikimashita. B-san wa doko e ikimasuka?]


Mr B: I am going to that blue building (over there). (Do you know) where is the train station?
あちらのあおいビルへいきます。えきはどこですか。
[Achira no aoi biiru e ikimasu. Eki wa doko desu ka?] 


Ms A: I see. There is no train station in this building. But, you can take (board) a bus over there. 
なるほど。このビルでえきがありません。でも、そちらでバスをのれます。
[Naru hodo. Kono biiru de eki wa arimasen. Demo, sochira de basu o noremasu.] 


Mr B: Can I take a bus to that building?
あそこにバスでいけますか。
[Asoko ni basu de ikemasu ka?]


Ms A: Yes. You can take any bus to go there. Are you going on your own?
はい。どちらバスもいけますよ。B-さんはじぶんでいきますか。
[Hait. Dochira basu mo ikemasu yo. B-san wa jibun de ikimasuka?]


Mr B: I understand, thank you. I am going with my office colleagues. They are waiting for me over there.
わかりました、ありがとう。わたしはかいしゃいんいっしょうにいきます。みんなはあそこでわたしにまっています。
[Wakarimashita, arigatou. Watashi wa kaishain isshou ni ikimasu. Minna wa asoko de watashi ni matte imasu.]


Ms A: I see. See you next time.
そう。じゃー、またあいましょう。
[Sou. Jya, matta aimashou.]


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Don't forget to practise (",)

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Lets Learn JAPANESE (Lesson 2)

1:32 AM JAPANESE LANGUAGE No Comments

**Updated entry : Thanks to a very good friend of mine who highlighted a few errors & mistakes made in the first entry published. This is an edited version of the post. 

I received a feedback from a Japanese friend that triggers a thought to make the lesson not only exclusive to people who want to learn Japanese language, but to also include some English Language lesson. It will be great if the lesson could benefits both English and Japanese language users if I could find a way to incorporate both elements.

While finding the best solution on this matter, I hope the next lesson could help both language users at learning some basic language skills. It may be though and challenging for some, but remember to always have fun while learning (",)

Lesson 2: Starting a Conversation - Basic Introduction

Ms A : I am Diyana. Nice to meet you. I am from Malaysia.

はじめまして。わたしはディヤナです。マレーシアからきました。

[Hajimemashite. Watashi wa Diyana desu. Malaysia kara kimashita]

Mr B : Nice to meet you too. I am Honda, from Japan. Are you a Malaysian?

どうも。はじめまして。わたしはにほんから来ましたほんだです。あなたはマレーシアじんですか。

[Domo. Hajimemashite. Watashi wa Nihon kara kimashita Honda desu. Anata wa Malaysia-jin desu ka.]

Ms A : Yes, I am. Where are you from, Mr Honda?

はい、そうです。ほんださんはにほんのどこからきましたか。

[Hai, so desu. Honda-san wa nihon no doko kara kimashita ka.]

Mr B : I am from Tokyo. I want to learn English, could you please help to teach me?

東京からきました。わたしは英語をべんきょうしたいです。教えていただけませんか。

[Tokyo kara kimashita. Watashi wa ei-go o benkyou shitai desu. Ohieste itadamakemasen ka.]

Ms A : I understand. Yes, (I would be happy) to teach you English. I want to learn Japanese also. Your help is very much appreciated as well.

わかりました。おしえてあげます。わたしも日本ごがべんきょうしたいです。こちらこそ、よろしくおねがいします。

[Wakarimashita. Oshiete agemasu. Watashi mo nihon go ga benkyou shitai desu. Kochira koso, yoroshiku onegaishimasu]

Mr B : Thank you very much.

どうもありがとうございます。

[Domo arigato gozaimasu]

Ms A : You're welcome.

どういたしまして。

[Do itashimashite]

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Hope the above can help you to practice more. Until next lesson, see ya!!!

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Lets Learn JAPANESE (Lesson 1)

10:04 PM JAPANESE LANGUAGE No Comments

It has been quite sometime for me to use my Japanese language skills. I started learning the language on my own sometime about 10 years ago. I even did Japanese Language as a minor for my degree. There were several instances where I almost (take note here :-p) had the chance to really go to Japan and stay there. 

I fell in love with the country and culture, and like many wise advise - One will learn more about a place and culture either by its food or language.

Perhaps it would be nice if I can share the knowledge about the language with others. Starting from today, I will regularly post basic Japanese language for others to start learning and enjoy the beauty of the language (just like I do). Have fun, ya..!!!

Lesson 1 : Basic Greetings

• Good Morning: おはようございます。[ohayo gozaimasu]
• Good Afternoon:　こんにちは。[konnichiwa]
• Good Evening:　こんばんは。[konbanwa]
• Good Night (before sleep):　おやすみなさい。[oyasumi nasai]
• How are you?:　おげんきですか。[ogenki desu ka]
• Please to meet you (1st time greeting):　はじめまして。[hajimemashite]
• I'm sorry/ Excuse me:　すみません。[sumimasen]
• Thank you:　ありがとうございます。[arigato gozaimasu]
• See you again, next time:　またあいましょう。[mata aimashou]
• Good Bye: さよなら。[sayonara]

For a start the above are the most common greetings used. Don't forget to practice (",)

PS. If there is any suggestions, please feel free to comment on the post in my blog directly (Please view the original content for those reading this post in facebook NOTES)

よろしくおねがいします！

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