I made a Japanese version of this page.
Please have a look!
http://kakkies-house-jpn.blogspot.com/
日本語読者の皆さま
この度、このブログの別館として日本語版が完成しました。
どうぞご覧ください。
http://kakkies-house-jpn.blogspot.com/
Kakkie
また、ミクシイも近日中に入会予定です。
11/20/09
5/9/09
How To Use "Keigo" - Japanese Honorific Language-
Sometimes, even native Japanese speakers have problem with honorific language.
Therefore, there is a guiding principle which was made by the Japanese Agency for Cultual Affairs.
Here it is.
http://www.bunka.go.jp/1osirase/bunkasingi_keigo_tousin.html
I think it helps a lot about Japanese language.
Therefore, there is a guiding principle which was made by the Japanese Agency for Cultual Affairs.
Here it is.
http://www.bunka.go.jp/1osirase/bunkasingi_keigo_tousin.html
I think it helps a lot about Japanese language.
4/27/09
Summary & Questions of 4/28
Svendson, Alice. "Season It With Haiku." TESOL Journal 1138. Print.
Written Summary:
Most of the teachers of ESL/EFL may think that teaching poetry is for advanced levels, writing classes, or literature courses. However, a poem stile called haiku is appropriate for students of many levels and from teens to adults. Haiku can also be used to focus on the season, and is an easy and enjoyable way for students to be expressive and creative.
It is true that traditional haiku is difficult to read and write. However, explaining haiku isn’t too difficult. Haiku is a form of poetry that is short, three lines that forms of lines that forms a 5-7-5 syllable, contains words related to natures or seasons, and conveys an emotion of a particular moment. In addition, you should avoid using the past tense and the ‘be’ verb.
When the instructors introduce haiku to the class, they can do it by using posters, blackboards, overhead transparencies - what we call “OHP” in Japanese-English - or even by Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition, if time permits, teachers can allow the students to read one another’s haiku.
Writer says that writing haiku is a very peaceful and reflective experience. Also, it allows them to discover the creative poet within and helps build self-confidence.
Questions:
1: Have you ever written haiku in English? If yes, when was it? If no, do you want to?
2: Have you ever read a haiku written in English? If yes, do you remember the name of that poem and the poet? Have you ever read his/her haiku in Japanese? If no, do you want to read it in English? Why? / Why not?
3: If you are a teacher of English in Japan, will you do this lesson? Why or Why not?
4: Do you agree with the writer’s opinion? Why? / Why not?
Written Summary:
Most of the teachers of ESL/EFL may think that teaching poetry is for advanced levels, writing classes, or literature courses. However, a poem stile called haiku is appropriate for students of many levels and from teens to adults. Haiku can also be used to focus on the season, and is an easy and enjoyable way for students to be expressive and creative.
It is true that traditional haiku is difficult to read and write. However, explaining haiku isn’t too difficult. Haiku is a form of poetry that is short, three lines that forms of lines that forms a 5-7-5 syllable, contains words related to natures or seasons, and conveys an emotion of a particular moment. In addition, you should avoid using the past tense and the ‘be’ verb.
When the instructors introduce haiku to the class, they can do it by using posters, blackboards, overhead transparencies - what we call “OHP” in Japanese-English - or even by Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition, if time permits, teachers can allow the students to read one another’s haiku.
Writer says that writing haiku is a very peaceful and reflective experience. Also, it allows them to discover the creative poet within and helps build self-confidence.
Questions:
1: Have you ever written haiku in English? If yes, when was it? If no, do you want to?
2: Have you ever read a haiku written in English? If yes, do you remember the name of that poem and the poet? Have you ever read his/her haiku in Japanese? If no, do you want to read it in English? Why? / Why not?
3: If you are a teacher of English in Japan, will you do this lesson? Why or Why not?
4: Do you agree with the writer’s opinion? Why? / Why not?
4/1/09
Animetic Phreses-1
Today's phrese:
What you should say when the bath is hot.
"If I was Asuka from Evangelion, I would doubt your human nature!!"
Explain:
There is a scene which Shinji is heating a bath but it gets too hot. Therefore, Asuka gets angry and she doubt his human nature.
For more information about Evangelion…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_(anime)#Characters
What you should say when the bath is hot.
"If I was Asuka from Evangelion, I would doubt your human nature!!"
Explain:
There is a scene which Shinji is heating a bath but it gets too hot. Therefore, Asuka gets angry and she doubt his human nature.
For more information about Evangelion…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_(anime)#Characters
3/10/09
Does Somebody Knows・・・？
In Japanese language, there are something called jyosu-si（助数詞）.
For example, Japanese speakers uses dai（台）when counting cars, hon(本)when we count pens, etc. These are what is called jyosu-si.
One day, when I was talking to my friend who loves Godzilla films, he asked me "Hey, do you have any idea how to count King Ghidora?" I couldn't answer it.
That is why I want to ask all of the readers of this blog. Does somebody knows how to count King Ghidora?
If you have any ideas about it, please write it in comments.
Thank you!!
BTW, if you don't know King Ghidora, check these.
English ver.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ghidorah
Japanese ver.
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%AE%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9
For example, Japanese speakers uses dai（台）when counting cars, hon(本)when we count pens, etc. These are what is called jyosu-si.
One day, when I was talking to my friend who loves Godzilla films, he asked me "Hey, do you have any idea how to count King Ghidora?" I couldn't answer it.
That is why I want to ask all of the readers of this blog. Does somebody knows how to count King Ghidora?
If you have any ideas about it, please write it in comments.
Thank you!!
BTW, if you don't know King Ghidora, check these.
English ver.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ghidorah
Japanese ver.
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%AE%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9
3/5/09
How's it going?
Hi, guys!
I heard that it is snowing in Tokyo recently.
I am worrying that if you -people in Kanto area- are having problems because of it.
BTW, I'm in my hometown, Hokkaido, to get my drivers licence, but it is very hard to drive - especially manual transmission cars - :< .
How is your life? PLZ tell me about it by comments.
I heard that it is snowing in Tokyo recently.
I am worrying that if you -people in Kanto area- are having problems because of it.
BTW, I'm in my hometown, Hokkaido, to get my drivers licence, but it is very hard to drive - especially manual transmission cars - :< .
How is your life? PLZ tell me about it by comments.
3/2/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 35
Hi,there! This is Kakkie. As some of you might noticed, opening jingle changed from this time.
We have guest today. On-chan!!
-in Japanese- Nice to meet you. Let's start with this song. by Miki Imai, "PRIDE".
Next song is "DIAMONDS" by PRINCESS PRINCESS.
-in Japanese- This is very famous song, isn't it?Yes, I think this song is used in TV ads recently.
Coming up next, "Daitokai" by Crystal King.
That's all for this time. See You!
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