“Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends.” ―Richard Bach Saying goodbye to a loved one can be painful when you are parting ways, be it for the shortest of...
This means it's not as complicated to remember the days of the week in Japanese as you may think!Learning them is particularly helpful when communicating in a foreign language; usually, days of the week are easier to pick up than numbers in conversations. Let's say I'm making an ...
The pronunciation ofkonnichiwais kohn-nee-chee-wah.Make sure to hold out the "n" sound in the middle of the word(that’s why there are two of them). It'll probably feel a bit weird doing this if you’re not used to Japanese sounds, but trust me when I say it’ll make you soun...
When you say goodbye to someone in Spanish, you may also want to wish them well. If they're off to accomplish a task, you can say buena suerte or just suerte to wish them good luck. If she's not feeling well, you can say que te mejores pronto, which...
This reminds me thatDerek Guy‘s thread on why Tokyo is so fashionable blew up this month. I’m not sure I’m 100% convinced by the argument. I do feel like the average Japanese (even the average Tokyoite) is about as fashionable as the average American (which is to say that we’...
aBid farewell to the past!Start again! 出价告别到过去! 再开始![translate] a人的外表并不重要,内心美才是真真的美 Human's semblance is unimportant, the innermost feelings outstanding talent is really really beautiful[translate] asay bingo when you finish any three names in a line . 当您在线...
何も言えないですみません (Sumimasen, nanimo ienaide sumimasen, I’m sorry. Forgive me, I’m unable to say anything.). Something to tuck away for potential “worst case scenario” type moments, although it’s another thing entirely to be able to recall a phrase like this in a moment...
(ittekimasu). This simple yet profound expression translates to 'I’m leaving' in English, but it’s more than just a casual farewell; it encapsulates a cultural sentiment that resonates deeply within Japanese society. It’s a polite acknowledgment of your departure to those you’re leaving...
(I’m being rude by leaving) is a more formal farewell. At night, you can sayoyasumi nasai(Good night). Between friends, a casualmata ne(See you) is usually exchanged. And if you are going to part for a longer period of time, it is nice to sayo genki de(Take care/Be well)....
(Houston 65). In Farewell to Manzanar: A true story of Japanese American experience during and after the World War II internment, by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston, Jeanne’s father, Papa, had tremendous changes throughout the course of the book. In some instances you might...