Arigatou Gozaimasu !!!

Lesson # 56

1. Gozenchuni kaerimasu - I will be back before noon.

2. Denwao tsukatdemo yoidesuka. - May I use the telephone?

3. Denwaodasuyoni tanomumasu - Call me back please.

4. Kakenasai. - Please sit down.

5. Sorewa dokoni arimasuka. - Where is it?

My favorite...

Sakurairo Maukoro watashi wa hitori
Osaekirenu mune ni tachi tsu ku shi te ta
Wakabairo moyureba omoi afurete
Subete wo miushinai anata he nagareta

Meguru kigi tachi dakega
Futari wo miteita no
Hito dokoro ni wa todomare nai to
Sotto oshie nagara

Karehairo someteku anata no tonari
Utsurui yuku hibi ga ai he to kawaru no

Douka kigi tachi dake wa
Kono omoi wo mamotte
Mou ichido dake futari no uede
Sotto ha wo yurashite

Yagate toki wa futari wo
Doko he yakonde yuku no
Tada hitotsu dake tashikana ima wo
Sotto dakishimeteita

Yuki keshou madoe wa omoi hagurete
Ashiato mo keshiteku otonaki itazura

Douka kigi tachi dake wa
Kono omoi wo mamotte
"Eien" no naka futari todomete
Koko ni iki tsudukete

Meguru kigi tachi dakega
Futari wo miteita no
Hito dokoro ni wa todomare nai to
Sotto oshie nagara

Sakurairo maukoro, watashi wa hitori
Anata he no omoi wo kamishimeta mama

Lesson # 55

1.  It took a long long time.  -  Nagai nagai toki ga sugi ta.

2.  Winter is gone.  -  Fuyu ha sugi satta.

3. Did you have a good time?  -  Tanoshi ku sugo shimashitaka.

4. I will see you next time.  -  Mata aimashyo.

5.  Do not forget me.  -  Omohidasidene.

I love kaki!

Persimon or kaki in Japanese, is very sweet and pulpy. It can be eaten freshly picked from the tree or dried. I love to eat both.

Blowing gales...

Typhoon is churning the sea of Japan and blowing gales so many establishments there cancelled the work and some offices for sure. Reports are no enough foods are available in the supermarkets. This powerful typhoon if not headed toward Japan would hit the Philippines who hasn't recovered yet from Ondoy's great floodwaters. I and my family wasn't spared and still we are left groping from the havoc it brought to us.
The peaceful sea of Japan during my stay...

Hitting rock bottom...

We have so much to be thankful when this strong typhoon headed toward Japan's territory but am not happy though since I love the country so much. The country who have embraced me during my stay there because the people are so warm and so hospitable contrary to some notion, not mine. They are so respectful and that's the main core of my praises. I have had so many nice memories during my three long months of stay there, hoping to get another extension but due to unavoidable circumstances I left in haste with heavy heart. Part of my heart was left there. I love its panoramic countryside blending with their comprehensive view that simply screams the country's well developed and high end technology and booming financial success.

Going back, compared to Japan, financial-wise our people specially in the poorest of the poor areas...they really can't keep up during this kind of havoc. Really Ondoy slammed part of the country with so much force and agitation. This was the very first time I have ever experienced a great deluge...and I said to my mind...the story in the Bible about Noah is something to be scared of. No one will be spared during this kind of catastrophic destruction. Well...nothing we could hold on to but ...faith. Increase our faith, nurture it and have a good grip.

September Equinox

The fall starts yesterday...and hello to new seeds for a bountiful harvest in the offing!

Syumatsuo tanoshi negahimasu

[hope you have a nice weekend!]

Lesson # 54

1. That is the church. - Are wa kyokai desu.

2. That is the drugstore. - Are wa kusuriya desu.

3. That is the market. - Are wa ichiba desu.

4. That is the bank. - Are wa ginko desu.

5. That is the post office. - Are wa yubinkyoku desu.

Bon Festival...

Obon (お盆?) or just Bon (盆?), also referred to as "Day of the Dead,"[1] is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the departed (deceased) spirits of one's ancestors. This Buddhist custom has evolved into a family reunion holiday during which people return to ancestral family places and visit and clean their ancestors' graves, and when the spirits of ancestors are supposed to revisit the household altars. Also called the Feast of Lanterns, it has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years and traditionally includes a dance, known as Bon-Odori.

The festival of Obon lasts for three days; however its starting date varies within different regions of Japan. When the lunar calendar was changed to the Gregorian calendar at the beginning of the Meiji era, the localities in Japan reacted differently and this resulted in three different times of Obon. "Shichigatsu Bon" (Bon in July) is based on the solar calendar and is celebrated around 15 July in areas such as Tokyo, Yokohama and the Tohoku region. "Hachigatsu Bon" (Bon in August) is based on the solar calendar, is celebrated around the 15th of August and is the most commonly celebrated time. "Kyu Bon" (Old Bon) is celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, and so differs each year. "Kyu Bon" is celebrated in areas like the northern part of the Kantō region, Chūgoku, Shikoku, and the Southwestern islands. These three days are not listed as public holidays but it is customary that people are given leave.

Source: Wikipeida

PS/ Got this email, and I wonder what is Bon Festival that's why I posted something about it from wikipedia.
Dear Norie-san.

I was very glad to find your new lesson.

It will be the Bon Festival soon.
Sayoko, Mieko and Misae are busy for preparing of it.
So, we will study the lesson after it.

I hope your health and happiness. Kazue

Lesson # 53

Yukimasho - Come on, let's go!

Lesson # 52

1. Sorewa dokoni arimasu ka. - Where is it?

2. Nanji desu ka - What time is it?

Lesson # 51

It took a long long time! - Nagai nagai toki ga sugi ta.

I hope you have a nice weekend! - Syumatsuo tanoshi negahimasu

Tadaima!

To my friends in Japan,

saikin hikkoshi no kotode isogashikute internet nakanaka dekimasennode sumimasendeshita.

Lesson # 50

1. Hope to see you again. - Mata aimasho!

2. Hope to visit your country soon. - Okuni wo hayaku tazunetai.

3. How cold is the weather? - Samusa wa dono gurai desu ka

4. How are you these days? - Kono goro wa do desu ka

5. How do you like it? - Sore wa ikaga desu ka

Lesson # 49

It is raining! - Ame ga futteru!

PS/ Hello there! I am here again...still got no internet access. But I will try to post new lessons for you guys. Thanks for waiting...

Onigaizimasu!!!

Friends, I will resume the lesson on June this year. We have no internet access for now since middle of last month because we have had to move out to another place. And I got sick also. For now you can review all lessons we have here.

I miss everybody!

Lesson # 48

1. I was impressed! - Kando shimashita!

2. I will always remember you. - Kesshite anata no koto wo wasuremasen.

3. I will be back soon. - Sugu ni wa modori masu.

4. I will accompany you there. - Achira made otomo shimasu.

5. I will do whatever I can do. - Dekiru koto wa nandemo shimasu.

Lesson # 47

I want to eat an apple. - Ringo wo tabetai.

Lesson # 46

Japan is really a nice place. - Nippon wa hontoni ii tokoro desu.

Lesson # 45

It is beautiful! - Kirei desu ne.

Lesson # 44

Excuse me, what place is this? - Sumimasen ga, koko wa doko desu ka.

Lesson # 43

I like all of them. - Zembu ga suki desu.

Lesson # 42

1. Enjoy your meal. - Dozo, go yukkuri.

2. It tastes good. - A, oishii!

3. Just a little. Chotto dake.

4. Just kidding. - Jodan desu yo.

Lesson # 41

1. Yes, I have. - Ee, arimasu

2. Yes, sure. - Hai, mochiron desu.

3. Yes, please. - Hai, kudasai.

4. Yes, I like it! - Hai, suki desu.

5. Yes, I can. - Hai, dekimasu.

Otanjobi omedeto gozaimasu!

Myspace Happy Birthday Graphics

Watashi wa anata ga inai node taihen sabishii!

Lesson # 40

1. Take care. - Dewa odaijini

2. Sorry I cannot come. - Sumimasen ga ikemasen.

3. So long. - Ja mata.

4. Shut up! - Damatte!

5. Sometimes. - Toki doki.

My walking mop!

My pet dog named Mishah...a toy dog shih tzu! Everyone adores her so much!

Lesson # 39

1. Do you like it? - Suki desu ka

2. Do you know? Shitte imasu ka

3. Do you feel okey? - Daijobu desu ka

4. Do not worry. - Kuyokuyo suru na or Shinpai nai yo.

5. Do not give up! - Ganbatte kudasai.

Lesson # 38

1. Faithfully, yours. - Keigu

2. Funny! - Omoshiroi ne.

3. For a while, please. - Shibaraku jikan wo kudasai.

4. Forget it. - Sonna koto wa wasurenasai.

5. Finished. - Sumimashita.

Seijinski

Sa Japan may tinatawag na seijinski, kung saan ay magsasama-sama ang mga debutante ...ooops hindi po 18 ha...kundi 20 years old na mga babae o lalake. kahit anong buwan ang birthday mo. Basta lahat ng 20 years old will all gather in one place to celebrate and imagine niyo na ang lalaki ay mga naka-tuxedo ha. Bongga di ba? Young women wear kimono and hair is usually done in salon...with matching make ups. And would you believe that it will cost you a million yen to buy you a kimono?

Akimashite omedetou!

Lesson # 37

1. You are so thoughtful. - Anata wa taihen shinsetsu desu.

2. You look happy. - Ureshiso desu ne.

3. You are a fast learner. - Oboe ga hayai desu ne.

4. You can come anytime. - Itsu irashitemo kekko desu.

5. Your dress is nice. - Suteki na doresu desu ne.

Lesson # 36

1. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? - Kohii demo onomini narimasu ka

2. Would you like some more rice? - Okawari raisu wa yoroshii desu ka

3. Will you join us? - Nakama ni hairimasen ka

4. Would you like to have another cup of tea? - Ocha o mo ippai ikaga desu ka

5. Which do you prefer, coffee or tea? - Kohii to kochano dochira ni shimasu ka