Japanese Words of Love and Hope
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Learn a Few Japanese Words and Send a Message of Hope and Love to the Land of the Rising Sun
Have you ever thought of learning Japanese words? Because my dear child is Japan's fan number one, it's been a dozen years that I hear Japanese words. I even have the great advantage to have a "good morning" in Japanese, each and every day. When I ask something, I get a Japanese reply and this sometimes drives me mad because I am clueless about Japanese language!
However, with the tragegy of the earthquake that hit Japan last week, I made a decision on learning a few Japanese words, enough to let them know that I think of them and made a decision on rising funds to help feed those in need in Japan. At the same time, I'll teach you a few Japanese words too and will ask you to send a love message to Japan using only Japanese words through this page.
Contents at a Glance
- Learn your First Japanese Words
- All Earnings from this Page Are Donated...
- What Happens in Japan Right Now
- Ready for the Second Japanese Words Roun...
- Write your Hope Message for the Japanese...
- Write A Message Using a Few Japanese Wor...
- Resources for more Japanese Words
- Learn Basic Japanese Words
- Find More Info about Japanese Earthquake...
Learn your First Japanese Words
Our first batch of words from Japan
Prayer on Stones at the Feet of a Buddha (Senyu-Ji), Japan
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Learning Japanese words implies to start at the very beginning, therefore, we're going to learn the most basic Japanese words: those that we first hear when we learn any new language. For example, we're goinog to cover how to say hello in Japanese, or how to count from 1 to 10. Are you ready to start learning your very first Japanese words? Let's go!
Basic Japanese Words: Learn how to count from 1 to 10
English
Japanese
1
Iti (ichi)
2
ni
3
san
4
Shi
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go
6
roku
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nana
8
hati (hachi)
9
kyu
10
jyu
Basic Japanese Words: One word at a time
English
Japanese
Hello
Kon'nichiwa
Good morning
Ohayo
Good afternoon
Kon'nichiwa
Good evening
Konbanwa
Goodbye
Sayonara
woman
onna
mother
hahaoya
man
dansei
boy
otokonoko
girl
onnanoko
thought
shinen
to think (to feel)
omou
help (aid)
sewaninaru
hug
houyou
compassionate heart
hotokegi
hope (wish)
kibou
Easy, uh! But let's take an eye to more advanced Japanese words and phrases... See our next chapter ;)
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What Happens in Japan Right Now
Japan in the news
- May 30, 2012 @ 12:32 amRadioactive bluefin tuna crossed the Pacific to US... from japan - Google News
- Christian Science MonitorRadioactive bluefin tuna crossed the Pacific to USBusinessWeekBy ALICIA CHANG Across the vast Pacific, the mighty bluefin tuna carried radioactive contamination that leaked fr...
- May 30, 2012 @ 12:32 amCell phones monitoring radiation to sell in Japan... from japan - Google News
- InquirerCell phones monitoring radiation to sell in JapanBusinessWeekBy YURI KAGEYAMA Worries over radiation are so rampant in Japan after last year's nuclear meltdowns that the world's first...
- May 30, 2012 @ 12:24 amJapan DPJ Ozawa: Still Opposed To Idea Of Raising... from japan - Google News
- Japan DPJ Ozawa: Still Opposed To Idea Of Raising Sales TaxWall Street JournalTOKYO (Dow Jones)--Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda failed to persuade ruling party heavyweight Ichiro Ozawa to back...
- May 29, 2012 @ 11:13 pmJapan incentives make Prius No. 3 best-selling car... from japan - Google News
- Japan incentives make Prius No. 3 best-selling carSan Francisco ChronicleToyota's Prius, a niche oddity when it went on sale 15 years ago, jumped to the world's third-best-selling car line in...
- May 29, 2012 @ 11:03 pmJapan's Iran crude imports fall 65.5 pct y/y in Ap... from japan - Google News
- Al-ArabiyaJapan's Iran crude imports fall 65.5 pct y/y in AprilReutersIran crude imports fall 6.3 pct yr/yr in March * Japan oil buyers braced to EU ban from July * More closely-watched METI oil d...
- May 29, 2012 @ 10:01 pmJapan's Currency Chief Sees Threat From Very Rapid... from japan - Google News
- BloombergJapan's Currency Chief Sees Threat From Very Rapid Gains in YenBloomberg?Very rapid? gains in the yen are ?counter-productive? and Japanese officials are closely monitoring the foreign-ex...
- May 29, 2012 @ 7:16 pmToxic Japanese debris piles up on Alaska's shore -... from japan - Google News
- CBS NewsToxic Japanese debris piles up on Alaska's shoreCBS News(CBS News) MONTAGUE ISLAND, Alaska - More than a year has passed since that devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. Nearly 160...
- May 29, 2012 @ 12:18 pmChinese diplomat leaves Japan amid espionage suspi... from japan - Google News
- International Business TimesChinese diplomat leaves Japan amid espionage suspicionsLos Angeles TimesBEIJING ? A senior diplomat from the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo has left Japan amid an investigation i...
- May 29, 2012 @ 4:01 amJapan starts atomic watchdog debate, reactor decis... from japan - Google News
- Sydney Morning HeraldJapan starts atomic watchdog debate, reactor decision nearsReutersBy Linda Sieg | TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's parliament began a debate on Tuesday about plans for a new nuclear...
Ready for the Second Japanese Words Round?
More words from the Land of the Rising Sun
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English
Japanese
Nice to meet you
Hajimemashite
Welcome (greetings)
Youkoso irasshai mashita
How are you doing?
O genkidesu ka
What's your name?
O namae wa nanidesu ka
Where are you from?
Go shusshin wa dochiradesu ka
Thank you very much
Arigatou Gozaimasu
You're welcome
Do Itashimashite
Best wishes
Go koufuku o inorimasu
Japanese words of hope for Japan
English
Japanese
I pray
negawakuwa
To give (to offer/to consecrate)
sasageru
To give relief to
tasukeru
I am sorry for you
Okino doku desu
Deep emotion
kangeki
Feeling of solidarity
rentaikan
Fund-raising
bokin
I'll do whatever I can do
Dekiru koto wa nandemo shimasu.
To send a message
kotodzukeru
Developing friendship
tomonari
Friend in need (timely help)
tasukebune
Write your Hope Message for the Japanese People
Write A Message Using a Few Japanese Words
Send hope words to Japanese people
Using the new Japanese words you've just learnt and mixing them with your native language, write a message of hope for the Land of the Rising Sun below. Tell Japanese people what you do for them, whether you're active in any association or sent some money to an organization that's going to help them.
Links are allowed as long as they're relevant and you don't post spammy comments.
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momsfunny May 6, 2011 @ 10:01 pm | delete
- Very nice tutorial. It's fun to learn different language. It makes you look smart. :)
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oznews
Apr 12, 2011 @ 8:48 am | delete
- We all hope that Japan will bounce back really quickly. Please also check this site ...... http://www.squidoo.com/latest-earthquake
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ggalea
Apr 4, 2011 @ 9:04 am | delete
- Nice lens, and interesting about Japanese words.
Thanks by share!
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arncyn
Mar 30, 2011 @ 1:01 am | delete
- Ganbare Nippon! Ganbatte kudasai. (: You know very well that I love this lens, dear Dom and I'm sure the people of Japan appreciate your help and concern. ~Blessed~
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Waxing-Lyrical Mar 17, 2011 @ 10:22 am | delete
- rentaikan Japan! Go koufuku o inorimasu!
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Wednesday_Elf
Mar 17, 2011 @ 9:55 am | delete
- Hope and help (sewaninaru) to the people and country of Japan. Okino doku desu. houyou to you!
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iSandy
Mar 17, 2011 @ 9:30 am | delete
- Go koufuku o inorimasu Japan !
My daughter set up a lens on my account to try to help Japan too. I lensrolled your lens on her. Thanks for sharing your interesting site!
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Resources for more Japanese Words
Browse the Internet in search of words from the Land of the Rising Sun
- JAPANESE WORDS
- Japanese Words - Basic Japanese Words - Japanese Words for travel - Japanese Words helpful phrases - Japanese Words - Here are some basic Japanese words and Japanese phrases that you could find very helpful on your travels to Japan.
- Japanese Words
- Japanese Words. Learn basic words in Japanese and start learning Japanese
- Japanese language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Japanese is a language spoken by over 130 million[4] people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic (or Japanese-Ryukyuan) language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages
- Learn to speak Japanese word or phrase
- Learn Japanese language and kanji symbols: This website provide a great information about learning Japanese language for real communication.
- Learn Japanese Online | Learnalanguage.com
- Learn Japanese free online with audio flash cards, review games, and free Japanese lessons.
- EUdict | kyuushutsu | European dictionary
- Translation for kyuushutsu - online dictionary EUdict.com
Learn Basic Japanese Words
How to speak Japanese
Japanese Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide
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* Clear and straightforward explanations of Japanese grammar fundamentals
* Numerous examples of simple and complex sentence structures
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Japanese hiragana, katakana, and kanji with phonetic transliterations for all Japanese words
* Helpful writing and speaking exercises that bring the Japanese language to life
* Coverage of everyday topics as well as conversational expressions
* Quizzes at the end of each chapter to reinforce new material
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for a more experienced student, Japanese Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this complex language.
Find More Info about Japanese Earthquake on Twitter
What do Tweeple say about Japan
International Rescue Committee Is Currently on Rescue Operation in Japan
Help them save Japanese earthquake victims
The International Rescue Committee is currently in Japan helping to rescue victims of the latest Earthquake and tsunami. Help us raise funds to help them help the Japanese people. We don't mind the amount of money you can afford to give, we just know that small rivers always lead to big oceans.
The IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression.
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I Hope these Few Japanese Words Got you Inspired to Write a Message of Hope
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awelldressedbullet
Apr 1, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
- I'm out and about for the Angels April Fools' Day Quest and leaving
~ Squidoo Angel Blessings ~
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LisaAuch
Mar 24, 2011 @ 3:13 am | delete
- Our thoughts and prayers stay with them, and hope the people of Japan can begin to re-build after this devestation. Wonderful of you to do such a touchng page.
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---Chazz Mar 23, 2011 @ 11:02 am | delete
- Arigatou Gozaimasu. (My son and daughter-in-law live in Tokyo and still have a couple of friends not accounted for. Greatly appreciate the outpouring from the Squidoo community.)
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- Wonderful way to help the people and country of Japan. Blessed and lensrolled to my Sukiyaki lens :)
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chemknitsblog
Mar 17, 2011 @ 6:57 am | delete
- Great lens to help the efforts in Japan. Blessed
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