Comments on: Lesson 100 at last! http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/ My life as a father, Buddhist and Japanophile. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Doug http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1537 Doug Sat, 07 Feb 2009 09:13:39 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1537 Ha ha ha! I think you're wife's worried that all the Japanese ladies will steal you away when you wear that shirt. :) I think I have seen those shirts somewhere before (can't remember where), so I think they rival the "I love NY" shirts. Ha ha ha! I think you’re wife’s worried that all the Japanese ladies will steal you away when you wear that shirt. :)

I think I have seen those shirts somewhere before (can’t remember where), so I think they rival the “I love NY” shirts.

]]> By: Jishin http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1536 Jishin Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:45:05 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1536 Kobe is one lovely city btw. I even bought an 'I love Kobe t shirt. My wife won't let me wear it except around the house though. Kobe is one lovely city btw. I even bought an ‘I love Kobe t shirt. My wife won’t let me wear it except around the house though.

]]> By: Doug http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1522 Doug Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:58:31 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1522 You know, I used to know someone in Seattle who was from Kobe, and he had that soft-accent you mentioned, so I know what you mean. Osaka/Kansai dialect by contrast, is loud, and they use the word "ya" at the end of sentences a lot. That and certain words like "okan" for mother, or "aho" for someone stupid or silly (like "baka"). You know, I used to know someone in Seattle who was from Kobe, and he had that soft-accent you mentioned, so I know what you mean. Osaka/Kansai dialect by contrast, is loud, and they use the word “ya” at the end of sentences a lot. That and certain words like “okan” for mother, or “aho” for someone stupid or silly (like “baka”).

]]> By: Jishin http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1520 Jishin Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:09:33 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1520 The Kansai accent always sounds quite tough to me! That is compared to the Kagoshima accent in Southern Kyushu which has a soft musical quality (at least to my ears). I spent a few days in Kobe earlier this year and they have some of their own dialect which differs from their close neighbours in Osaka. The Kansai accent always sounds quite tough to me! That is compared to the Kagoshima accent in Southern Kyushu which has a soft musical quality (at least to my ears). I spent a few days in Kobe earlier this year and they have some of their own dialect which differs from their close neighbours in Osaka.

]]> By: Doug http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1518 Doug Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:42:04 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1518 Ha ha ha, no not yet. I am currently watching one TV drama called <em>arigatō okan</em> (ありがとうオカン), which is a real tear-jerker. The interesting part is that it takes place in Osaka, so everyone's speaking Kansai dialect (Kansai-ben), which is noticeably different. Years ago, I had a friend in Seattle who was from Osaka and spoke really loud, manly Kansai dialect. He died a few years later after drinking too much and hitting a pole while driving, which is really sad, as I would love to talk Japanese with him now as I can understand Kansai dialect a little better, among other things. Ha ha ha, no not yet. I am currently watching one TV drama called arigatō okan (ありがとうオカン), which is a real tear-jerker. The interesting part is that it takes place in Osaka, so everyone’s speaking Kansai dialect (Kansai-ben), which is noticeably different. Years ago, I had a friend in Seattle who was from Osaka and spoke really loud, manly Kansai dialect. He died a few years later after drinking too much and hitting a pole while driving, which is really sad, as I would love to talk Japanese with him now as I can understand Kansai dialect a little better, among other things.

]]> By: Jishin http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1516 Jishin Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:25:39 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1516 Talking of girlie dramas have you seen Atsuhime? I recommend it. Talking of girlie dramas have you seen Atsuhime? I recommend it.

]]> By: Doug http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1513 Doug Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:18:06 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1513 Hi Jeremias, Glad to hear it. I thought the first 20 lessons were a little weak, but by about lesson 30-40 things get better. By lesson 100, people really have a good chemistry and the lessons are hilarious (and useful). Also the culture classes, and survival phrases are super-helpful. Best of luck! P.S. Yeah, the price can't be beat. For how much I spent in a yearly subscription, my Japanese has improved a lot, but it took quite a few lessons to get there. Like anything else, it takes time. ;) Hi Jeremias,

Glad to hear it. I thought the first 20 lessons were a little weak, but by about lesson 30-40 things get better. By lesson 100, people really have a good chemistry and the lessons are hilarious (and useful). Also the culture classes, and survival phrases are super-helpful. Best of luck!

P.S. Yeah, the price can’t be beat. For how much I spent in a yearly subscription, my Japanese has improved a lot, but it took quite a few lessons to get there. Like anything else, it takes time. ;)

]]> By: Jeremias http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/02/01/lesson-100-at-last/#comment-1512 Jeremias Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:06:11 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=2939#comment-1512 After reading about japanesepod101.com here and at another place, I decided to sign up. So far (about 20 lessons) I think it's OK. Not great, but really worth the money for the basic subscription. Not good enough on it's own, but a good complement to other self-study material. Nothing can beat a teacher though. After reading about japanesepod101.com here and at another place, I decided to sign up. So far (about 20 lessons) I think it’s OK. Not great, but really worth the money for the basic subscription. Not good enough on it’s own, but a good complement to other self-study material. Nothing can beat a teacher though.

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