A Japanese phrase a day

[fRaNkY]

I am sure there are lots of people here know some japanese... wanna try start a thread on learning Japanese? :D No funny-funny phrase pls...

Let me start... :D


Kore wa "hon" desu - This is a "book".

[QuietStorm]

I see you've already started the Learn Japanese thread. Good, good. :)

[KelvC]

Hai, itadakimasu (pronounce with silent -u) or "I humbly receive" or "bon appétit" as per super library Wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiquette_in_Japan)

[currymee]

Hiya - first KEYWORDS to learn in all languages:

1) TOILET - Toiretto
2) WATER - Sui (or for warm water - Onsui)
3) FOOD - Sesshoku
4) One swear word !! :p - Baka - idiot

The rest, you can make it up as you go along .... ;) ;) ;)

Seriously - my contribution: Ikura - deska - How much? How many? :D

[currymee]

This is how I learned my first few phrases of Japanese .... long long time ago :p :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtwIiMdnmKc

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew6L4SO1F0c

;) ;) ;)

[fRaNkY]

Hiya - first KEYWORDS to learn in all languages:

1) TOILET - Toiretto
2) WATER - Sui (or for warm water - Onsui)
3) FOOD - Sesshoku
4) One swear word !! :p - Baka - idiot

The rest, you can make it up as you go along .... ;) ;) ;)

Seriously - my contribution: Ikura - deska - How much? How many? :D


When u need a drink of water... Mizu O kudasai... Water Please.

Another name for toilet - O-te-a-ra-i

Careful with the word ikura... can also meant certain fish/prawn Egg


Another word for food - tabemono... things to eat (taberu)

Japanese tea - ocha + O kudasai - Japanese Tea please.

:)

[currymee]

When u need a drink of water... Mizu O kudasai... Water Please.

Another name for toilet - O-te-a-ra-i

Another word for food - tabemono... things to eat (taberu)

Japanese tea - ocha + O kudasai - Japanese Tea please.

:)

That's what happens when you learn your Japanese from watching CARTOONS :D :D :D

[patrick]

When u need a drink of water... Mizu O kudasai... Water Please.

Another name for toilet - O-te-a-ra-i

Careful with the word ikura... can also meant certain fish/prawn Egg


Another word for food - tabemono... things to eat (taberu)

Japanese tea - ocha + O kudasai - Japanese Tea please.

:)

Frank san, what do you understand when I say "Kore wa doko deska?".

[fRaNkY]

Frank san, what do you understand when I say "Kore wa doko deska?".

Where is that?

or

Kore wa nan desu ka? What is that?

Patrick san... oyasuminasai... pleasant dreams...

Many phrases give back sensei (teacher) oredi... :D

[fRaNkY]

That's what happens when you learn your Japanese from watching CARTOONS :D :D :D

I started with that tooo.... doreamon... with malay subtitles... long time ago..

[patrick]

Where is that?

or

Kore wa nan desu ka? What is that?

Patrick san... oyasuminasai... pleasant dreams...

Many phrases give back sensei (teacher) oredi... :D

Sumimasen, sensei Frank. I once learnt that as "How much is that" but I am not sure if that is correct. Thought you might know! Arigato!

[fRaNkY]

Sumimasen, sensei Frank. I once learnt that as "How much is that" but I am not sure if that is correct. Thought you might know! Arigato!

Since its almost lunch.... kon nichi wa minasan... Good afternoon everyone...

Greetings would be... ii otenki desu ne... good weather eh! ....

Back to Patrick san question, last I remember, How much it is? is "Ikura desu ka?" or Kore wa ikura desuka? How much is this?

Sumimasen means excuse me or sorry to interuppt.. gomen nasai (nasai from the would kudasai)... also means excuse me when accidently bump into some one.

In a more casual language among peers, Atashi (instead of watakushi) Sensei nai.. I am not teacher.. nihongo ma ma desu... japanese language mah mah tei only :D

When replying a tel call...remember its moshi-moshi...hello-hello and not mushi (mustache) :eek: That was one joke sensei share with us last time... :D

If salah ajar... pls say so ar...

[patrick]

Since its almost lunch.... kon nichi wa minasan... Good afternoon everyone...

Greetings would be... ii otenki desu ne... good weather eh! ....

Back to Patrick san question, last I remember, How much it is? is "Ikura desu ka?" or Kore wa ikura desuka? How much is this?

Sumimasen means excuse me or sorry to interuppt.. gomen nasai (nasai from the would kudasai)... also means excuse me when accidently bump into some one.

In a more casual language among peers, Atashi (instead of watakushi) Sensei nai.. I am not teacher.. nihongo ma ma desu... japanese language mah mah tei only :D

When replying a tel call...remember its moshi-moshi...hello-hello and not mushi (mustache) :eek: That was one joke sensei share with us last time... :D

If salah ajar... pls say so ar...

"Ikura desu ka?" or Kore wa ikura desuka? How much is this? ...domo, domo!!

mah mah desu? iiee....iiee ! Taihen desnay!! Konbanwah!!

[akiyoshi]

Since its almost lunch.... kon nichi wa minasan... Good afternoon everyone...

Greetings would be... ii otenki desu ne... good weather eh! ....

Back to Patrick san question, last I remember, How much it is? is "Ikura desu ka?" or Kore wa ikura desuka? How much is this?

Sumimasen means excuse me or sorry to interuppt.. gomen nasai (nasai from the would kudasai)... also means excuse me when accidently bump into some one.

In a more casual language among peers, Atashi (instead of watakushi) Sensei nai.. I am not teacher.. nihongo ma ma desu... japanese language mah mah tei only :D

When replying a tel call...remember its moshi-moshi...hello-hello and not mushi (mustache) :eek: That was one joke sensei share with us last time... :D

If salah ajar... pls say so ar...

Here are many Japanese words to mean ' I '

Atashi : casual and only used by the girl/lady to sound cute ! Absolutely No-no for male !
Boku : now, this is the right casual word for the boys/men to use.
Ore ( RE pronounced like Malay RELA) : even more casual than Boku, strictly for male too...often used in anime ! Buddy-buddy.
Watakushi : Extremely polite, not gender specific ... formal speech.

Go for the safest one: Watashi , standard word for all.

Japanese has loads of considerations for word usage with regards to talking to someone older, more senior . .. so need to use polite form.
Peer-to-peer, then the casual form ...

Oh yeah, in case you wonder, there's also a list of words to mean 'You" ! :p
Next lesson. JA NE. ( No, this is not a girl's name. means that's all, bye. ) :)

[akiyoshi]

Since its almost lunch.... kon nichi wa minasan... Good afternoon everyone...

Greetings would be... ii otenki desu ne... good weather eh! ....

Back to Patrick san question, last I remember, How much it is? is "Ikura desu ka?" or Kore wa ikura desuka? How much is this?

Sumimasen means excuse me or sorry to interuppt.. gomen nasai (nasai from the would kudasai)... also means excuse me when accidently bump into some one.

In a more casual language among peers, Atashi (instead of watakushi) Sensei nai.. I am not teacher.. nihongo ma ma desu... japanese language mah mah tei only :D

When replying a tel call...remember its moshi-moshi...hello-hello and not mushi (mustache) :eek: That was one joke sensei share with us last time... :D

If salah ajar... pls say so ar...

gomenasai - means excuse me, apology
gomenkudasai - used when one is visiting and at the front door, calling out to ask if anyone's home .. like knock-knock.

Japanese ... many many greetings in many many occasions. GAMBATTE ! (Cantonese: Ka Yau ... work harder.)

[fRaNkY]

Share some new phrase lar... :D

Kiowa "atsui" desu ne... today "hot" ley... :D

[akiyoshi]

The word "anata".

anata : you ( not gender specific, standard word for you ).

Also can be used by wife to call husband. ( Not husband call wife.)
Example,

An(a)ta, biru wa do ? ( silent (a) )
You, beer .. how about ? ( word by word translation )
Hubby, wanna have beer ? ( proper meaning )

Funny huh, the wife should call the husbands "you" ..kind of rude ?
Actually this is to sound dear. :D

BTW, husband call wife .. "Oi !" NOw, that's rude. :eek: :mad:

[patrick]

gomenasai - means excuse me, apology
gomenkudasai - used when one is visiting and at the front door, calling out to ask if anyone's home .. like knock-knock.

Japanese ... many many greetings in many many occasions. GAMBATTE ! (Cantonese: Ka Yau ... work harder.)

What is then the difference between Gomenasai and sumimasen? Thanks.

[fRaNkY]

What is then the difference between Gomenasai and sumimasen? Thanks.


gomenasai - means excuse me, apology

sumimasen... I use it for "excuse me, where is..." interupt and asking.

gohan - rice

kohii - coffee

kocha - English tea

[akiyoshi]

sumimasen... I use it for "excuse me, where is..." interupt and asking.

gohan - rice

kohii - coffee

kocha - English tea


Add the above before "o kudasai", voila you can order in Jap restaurant.

eg
kohii o kudasai - coffee please
sukiyaki teishoku o kudasai - Sukiyaki lunch set, please

KANTAN DESU NE (Cantonese : Kantan, Eng : simple leh ) :)

[kwchang]

When i walk into a Japanese restaurant, the staff will shout out what I believe to be welcome comments ... care to elaborate what is it they are saying? ... include the "thank you, come again" comments when we leave as well, o kudasai?

[fRaNkY]

When i walk into a Japanese restaurant, the staff will shout out what I believe to be welcome comments ... care to elaborate what is it they are saying? ... include the "thank you, come again" comments when we leave as well, o kudasai?

I ra shai ma se ... think ... welcome :D

leaving... arigatou gozaima****a.. thank you.. other phrase, I havent heard before :D

[fRaNkY]

Depato - Department Store

eki - subway station

jidosha - car

jitensha -bike

onna - women :D

kodomo -kids

Have fun forming the words :D

[kwchang]

kodomo -kids

Oh dear .... Komodo dragons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon) in Indonesia?? But then, I suppose the Komodo Island was not named by Japanese?

[currymee]

Oh dear .... Komodo dragons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_dragon) in Indonesia?? But then, I suppose the Komodo Island was not named by Japanese?

KW, different spelling :) (I also make this mistake)

koDOmo - Japenese for kids
koMOdo - Indonesian dragon lizards .... :D

[kwchang]

KW, different spelling :) (I also make this mistake)

koDOmo - Japenese for kids
koMOdo - Indonesian dragon lizards .... :D
Ahhh, so .... Arigato gonzaimas ... hard to see the difference at a glance...
Just for fun, I add here Docomo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTT_docomo) ... no relationship but they do sound alike :) and the explanation is already within the link given :D

[akiyoshi]

DOmo (long pronounciation DO .. like Door) Arigato Gozaima****a
= thank you very much

DOmo sumimasen = Very sorry, Excuse me ( very polite way )

Can be used in solitary, to acknowledge politely, eg

A-san: Konnichiwa ( Hello )
B-san: Ah ..DOmo (Ah, .. oops I forgot his name .. ok, just say DOmo, I'll be safe ! ) :D

HAVE FUN! TANOSHIMI.

btw, "o kudasai" is strictly for asking politely for THINGS.
Not a direct substitute for the Eng word 'please'.

[fRaNkY]

To a forummer who is leaving usj.com..... sayonara (good bye) :D

[patrick]

Itadakimasu ! Ristorante Hyotan ikimasho? ... http://www.usj.com.my/LifeStyle/details.php3?table=LifeStyle&ID=445&Category=Eating%20Out

Oishii desu ne !!

[fRaNkY]

Patrick san belanja desuka?

[patrick]

Patrick san belanja desuka?

Sumimasen, genkin wa arimasen. Warikan o kudasai, Frank san.

[fRaNkY]

Nihon ryori wa suki desu - Like Japanese food

[patrick]

Nihon ryori wa suki desu - Like Japanese food

Domo! Sore wa ii desu ne!! :D

[fRaNkY]

Ryotan Rastoran no Nihon ryori oiishi(delicious) desu ne.

[akiyoshi]

demo takai desyou.

[fRaNkY]

Give some translation for the benefit of others ....lah

[akiyoshi]

demo takai desyou.

means
but expensive leh

okane ga arimasen, resutoran ni makete moraenai kana ?
no money lah, can ask restaurant to give discount ?

[patrick]

Give some translation for the benefit of others ....lah

I think it means "But expensive.."

[fRaNkY]

demo... kirei(pretty) no onna(lady) imasu ne.... but got pretty lady :D

kawaii - cute

[currymee]

Just curious - what is "currymee" in Japanese ? ;)

[akiyoshi]

Just curious - what is "currymee" in Japanese ? ;)

karemen - kare: curry, men : noodles
kareraisu means curry rice which is a popular menu - the Jap version of curry rice is a bit sweet, thick, no coconut milk and not hot.

Don't think they can imagine what "karemen" would be like. Certainly not
your Choy Kee version.

[fRaNkY]

nyu tang - Cow's Tongue. Had that BBQ and on hot plate recently.

[Challenger]

"ta-da-i-ma" = "i'm home"....says the "feng shui" poster outside rt bakery.

[Challenger]

o-ka-e-ri-na-sai = welcome home!

[Dervish]

"ta-da-i-ma" = "i'm home".....

..sounds like tada di rumah... :D (wide wide grin)

[Challenger]

atama ga itai desu = i have a head ache [literal translation is 'head pain'! ka ka ka]

[currymee]

Ok, so far, everyone is saying "good" polite Japanese - what about negatives? :p (I don't mean expletives - that one I know already :D )

Example: If the food is tasteless - how do you say in the LEAST OFFENDING manner without getting sashimi-ed by the chef ? :eek:

[Rhiga]

I have invented one word when i was there and it was accepted by my Japenese friends. They used it pretty offen when situations required...!!

fu-ka-ris-masta (f#*ing tired).

Mod, no intention to be vulgar, pls don't delete this word. :D

Cheers

[Challenger]

..sounds like tada di rumah... :D (wide wide grin)

he he...more like "tai - yee - ma" on her monthly visits....[ooopppsss...ladies, dun get upset with me!]

[Challenger]

Ok, so far, everyone is saying "good" polite Japanese - what about negatives? :p (I don't mean expletives - that one I know already :D )

Example: If the food is tasteless - how do you say in the LEAST OFFENDING manner without getting sashimi-ed by the chef ? :eek:

koko wa da-me-desu = this one here...NOT GOOD! [DISCLAIMER: i have not tried this in public, so kenot tell whether u will get shashimi-ed!]

[akiyoshi]

Ok, so far, everyone is saying "good" polite Japanese - what about negatives? :p (I don't mean expletives - that one I know already :D )

Example: If the food is tasteless - how do you say in the LEAST OFFENDING manner without getting sashimi-ed by the chef ? :eek:


ma-zui : taste awful (probably chopped & minced ! )
oishi-kunai : not delicious ( negative of oishii )
maa-maa : so so ...


don't say to the chef lah .., if want to say, Japanese still remain polite
and lie ! ;)

If asked for second helping, quickly reply,

"mo- ippai desu !" : already full !! :D

[ignatio103]

think of it...maa maa sounds like ma ma tei...(canto) so so.

[Challenger]

あなた は わたし が どのくらい ばか だと おもってるの = anata wa watashi ga donokurai baka dato omotteruno = You think I am stupid?

benkyo ganbatte!!

[Challenger]

o-se-wa ni na-ri-masu = thanking you in advance for your assistance.

[Challenger]

mo ichido itte kudasai = please repeat [what you said]

[akiyoshi]

Here's some easy ones for those who drink:

Kanpai - exactly the same as Mandarin "Kanpei", means
toast, bottoms up !

ikki - gulp down in one breath :D

[Challenger]

kyo wa "i-ten-ki" [pronounced as "e-ten-ki"] desu ne! = Weather is good today!

[syltel]

Before starting a meal, Say "itadakimasu"... means gratitude before the meal
Then "gochisousamadeshi ta" said after meals. If you say that to the japanese chef after having your meals, he'll be very please....

"Osashiburi" meaning it's been a long time
"Hajimemashi te" how do you do
:doozo yoroshiku" nice to meet you/ glad to meet you


"tomodachi" friend
"kaisha no hito" person from my office
"kazoku" family
"kanai" wife
"hitori" alone

If you add "to" ie "tomodachi to" with my friend, "kazoku to" with my family...
but if alone, "hitori de"

[helen07]

"gomenasai" means excuse me, apology
"gomenkudasai" is used when someone is visiting and at the front door, calling out to ask if anyone's home .. like knock-knock.

Japanese ... many many greetings in many many occasions. GAMBATTE ! (Cantonese: Ka Yau ... work harder.)