McDonalds. American Music.
Sushi. Manga and Anime.
America is an amazing place. いいですね。In almost every subject it can be viewed as a superpower. でも let's look at culture. The very nature of America demands that there has to be an incredible, varied amount of culture. Indeed, we are often pioneers. Everywhere in the world, there is something that relates to America. メキシコ から フランス まで something that is American が あります。
えも let's look at 日本, the land of the rising 日. From haikus to manga to sushi, we have been surrounded with 文化のにほんご. Have we even realized this? This is all coming from a country that has isolated itself for centuries. Pretty impressive.
This is not a battle, simply a comparison. It's cool to see how much Japan culture has spread through the world, even though there was once a time where they did not want to talk to anyone.
The more you know, the more you grow.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
献身- Dedication
I have been studying Japanese for about two months now. And what I know is that I do not know that much.
Do not get me wrong. We have been taught a lot, and I loved every minute of it. The vocab that I knew before I took this class was limited to the random words that I picked up while watching subbed versions of anime. I have learned the vocab, the intonation, and even the culture. But it is still extremely hard for me to keep up in class. I never seem to say it right, or know enough, etc. But this will not defeat me; no, this will be motivation for me. I will simply have to try harder.
I believe that the main problem that I have is that I have not fully immersed myself in the language. Perhaps at a certain time studying has to stop and applying has to begin. This could explain why I feel a little overwhelmed even though I have spent time studying. More manga and more conversations with my friends will need to take place. The problem doesn't seem to be a lack of doing the activities as much as it is I simply need to do more of said activities.
My new goal for the rest of the semester is a hard one to decide. I feel that I am lacking in every area. Therefore, I will try to force myself to think in Japanese at random times. I want Japanese to be a second language; I want to be fluent in it. And the ultimate test of fluency, in my opinion, is being able to think in another language. Of course, to go about this many things will need to happen. I WILL make the study group. I WILL force myself to work harder. I WILL go out of my way to improve my speaking by watching anime and having conversations. I WILL listen to more Japanese music. The things that I tried to do earlier in the year will be done.
Of course, this will be hard. But I have two things behind me. I have a love of Japanese, and the knowledge of anime characters overcoming adversity. And of course, what other anime to signfy this than one that not only is debatably the most famous one in America, but one that signifies giving your all no matter what? That's right, the legendary DBZ, the great Dragon Ball Z.
This time, I'll show you two of the sons of Vegeta and Goku - Trunks (Vegeta's) on the right, Goten (Goku's) on the left.
Do not get me wrong. We have been taught a lot, and I loved every minute of it. The vocab that I knew before I took this class was limited to the random words that I picked up while watching subbed versions of anime. I have learned the vocab, the intonation, and even the culture. But it is still extremely hard for me to keep up in class. I never seem to say it right, or know enough, etc. But this will not defeat me; no, this will be motivation for me. I will simply have to try harder.
I believe that the main problem that I have is that I have not fully immersed myself in the language. Perhaps at a certain time studying has to stop and applying has to begin. This could explain why I feel a little overwhelmed even though I have spent time studying. More manga and more conversations with my friends will need to take place. The problem doesn't seem to be a lack of doing the activities as much as it is I simply need to do more of said activities.
My new goal for the rest of the semester is a hard one to decide. I feel that I am lacking in every area. Therefore, I will try to force myself to think in Japanese at random times. I want Japanese to be a second language; I want to be fluent in it. And the ultimate test of fluency, in my opinion, is being able to think in another language. Of course, to go about this many things will need to happen. I WILL make the study group. I WILL force myself to work harder. I WILL go out of my way to improve my speaking by watching anime and having conversations. I WILL listen to more Japanese music. The things that I tried to do earlier in the year will be done.
Of course, this will be hard. But I have two things behind me. I have a love of Japanese, and the knowledge of anime characters overcoming adversity. And of course, what other anime to signfy this than one that not only is debatably the most famous one in America, but one that signifies giving your all no matter what? That's right, the legendary DBZ, the great Dragon Ball Z.
This time, I'll show you two of the sons of Vegeta and Goku - Trunks (Vegeta's) on the right, Goten (Goku's) on the left.
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| By Samanddean08; found on Zedge |
Monday, October 28, 2013
すみません！
Everyone who has commented on one of my posts, すみません！There are some of you that I did not reply to; I would have gotten back to you, but I hadn't realized that you had replied! I will try to not do that again. Also, all of your comments should be replied to in the near future. Please forgive me!
サようなら。
サようなら。
進撃の巨人
I'm sorrry, さとうせんせい. しばたせんせい, すみません.
進撃の 巨人わみません。
If Japanese manga and anime did not entice you into taking the language, then you are probably one of the minority. Before I got into プリンストン I prided myself on my knowledge of manga.
Coming into プリンストン, I have found that many people agree. So honestly, what am I doing that I haven't seen Attack on Titan yet? I even told my friend about it
Honestly, though, watching the manga should help me with my にほんご. And also give me something to enjoy over あきやすみ. I am kind of excited, after hearing the hype behind it. Hopefully, when we return, I can talk about the show then.
ジャまた！
進撃の 巨人わみません。
If Japanese manga and anime did not entice you into taking the language, then you are probably one of the minority. Before I got into プリンストン I prided myself on my knowledge of manga.
Coming into プリンストン, I have found that many people agree. So honestly, what am I doing that I haven't seen Attack on Titan yet? I even told my friend about it
Can we take some time here to applaud the people who don't take Japanese, but still watch manga? You gotta love it.
ジャまた！
Levi, Eren, and Mikasa from Attack on Titan
Submitted by SilverCat-Sama
Found on MiniTokyo
Sunday, October 20, 2013
ニほんごのculture
Hey guys! I found this website, and I thought it was cool! It seems to help with many things related to Japanese culture. Give it a whirl if you are interested!
http://www.gojapango.com/culture/culture.html
http://www.gojapango.com/culture/culture.html
しまつ
ハじめまして。
せんしゅ の しゅまつ わ いいでした。まいにち はちじに おきいます そして くじに あさごはん お たべます そして あにめ お アニメ お みます。ナると お みます。らいしゅう の しまつ ニュヨークに いきます そして レうぃす トショカンデ ほん お よみます。
らいっしゅう、なにお しますか？
せんしゅ の しゅまつ わ いいでした。まいにち はちじに おきいます そして くじに あさごはん お たべます そして あにめ お アニメ お みます。ナると お みます。らいしゅう の しまつ ニュヨークに いきます そして レうぃす トショカンデ ほん お よみます。
らいっしゅう、なにお しますか？
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
The Prince of Tennis
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| 越前りょま (Echizen Ryoma) from The Prince of Tennis Catchprase: You still have a ways to go - まだまだだね |
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