Nov
24

Top phrases that taxi drivers and shop keepers use and what to make out of them

admin on November 24th, 2009

We can provide a list of phrases that will help tourists understand what the other person is talking about OR what the two local people are talking about.

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Oct
20

First 30 signs that you are going to see as soon as you land in Tokyo – their meanings and translation

admin on October 20th, 2009

We can build up this article by picking up signs for airport , taxi, facilities, toilets and so on. We can then explain meaning of each with some localization and if possible first hand experiences.
1. Question & answer
(案内所)

2. Information
(情報コーナー)

3. Hospital
(病院)

4. First aid
(救護所)

5. Police
(警察)

6. Toilets
(お手洗)

Men
(男子)

Women
(女子)

7. [...]

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Sep
18

Top 20 common Japanese names and their meanings

admin on September 18th, 2009

1.

Suzuki
鈴木
The meaning of the name Suzuki is Bell Tree.

2.

Yamada
山田
The meaning of the name Yamada is Mountain Rice Field.

3.

Yamamoto
山本
The meaning of the name
Yamamoto is Rice Field Book.

4.

Satō
佐藤
The meaning of the name Satō is Help Wisteria.

5.

Tanaka
田中
The meaning of the name Tanaka is Rice Field Middle.

6.

Nakamura
中村
The meaning of the name Nakamura is [...]

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Aug
8

Top 20 things to say in Japanese to your Japanese girlfriend.

admin on August 8th, 2009

Casual Style of Japanese

1.

Male:
I was happy to see you today.今日、君に会えて嬉しかったよ。
Kyō, kimini aete ureshikatta yo.

Female:
Female: Is that so? Thanks.そう？ありがとう。
Sō? Arigatō.

2.

Male:
Oh, What beautiful eyes you have. Can I kiss you?あー、なんてきれいな目なんだ。キスしていい？
Ā, nante kireina me nanda. Kisu shite ii?

Female:
Thanks. I’m blushing.ありがとう。照れるじゃない。
Arigatō. Tererujanai.

3.

Male:
I want you to marry me.僕と結婚してほしいんだ。
Boku to kekkon shite hoshīnda.

Female:
I didn’t [...]

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Jul
19

Top 20 ideas when you are having an informal meeting

admin on July 19th, 2009

We will here cover 20 phrases and unspoken rules when going in an informal meeting with Japanese. How to shake hands, how close to stand, what to say and how to exchange greetings etc.

1.

Thank you for inviting me.
ご招待ありがとうございます。
Goshōtai arigatō gozaimasu.

2.

May I come in?
おじゃまします。
Ojamashimasu

3.

Would you like something to drink?
なにかお飲みになりますか？
Nanika onomi ni narimasuka?

4.

What [...]

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May
16

Top 20 Things To Remember When Dealing With Taxi Drivers In Tokyo

admin on May 16th, 2009

Top 20 things you must remember when dealing with taxi drivers in Tokyo

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