Can you help me write a simple Easter Greeting?

Question:

Please write it in Hiragana and Katakana only. This is female to female and I will be writing to an acquaintance. This isn't a business email. She is quite a bit older than me and a superior, so please make it polite. Thank you for your help! Arigatou Gozaimasu!

Dear ____,

Happy Easter! I hope you're having a wonderful day. Robin told me that you will be working today. I hope you get a chance to relax! I hadn't heard back from you, so I just wanted to send you a quick email ensuring that you got the first one. Thank you again for all of your help. Have a great day!

Sincerely,
_____

P.S. Don't eat too much candy!

Answer:

XXX さまへ（さんへ）

ハッピーイースター！（You can just write it in english)
すてきないちにちをおすごしですか？
きょうはあなたはおしごとだと、ロビンにききました。
すこしでもリラックスできるじかんがあるいいですね。
まだおへんじをもらってなかったので、
さいしょのめーるがとどいたか、
かくにんのためにメッセージさせてもらいました。
いろいろとありがとうございます。
それでは、すてきないちにちを！

ｘｘｘより

P.S.　あんまりキャンディーをたべすぎないように！！（笑）

～～～～
(笑) this sign is good to know to use as lol or just kidding kind of way. that way she knows that you are joking.
www is also used for same meaning...warau is to laugh in japanese so www is when its funny.


hope it helps. good luck.

Did the Imperial Family cut off all ties with the former Princess Sayako?

Question:

I know it's been more than five years since the former Princess Sayako left the Imperial family, but I'm wondering. Have they since cut off all relations with her?

Answer:

Princess Sayako's marriage only relinquished her official position in the Imperial Family, it does not mean that her family ties have been cut.

I want Mr. Donut really badly.. how well will a doughnut hold up in international mail?

Question:

I haven't had Mr. Donut in almost 2 years and I hear they have a Rilakkuma Donut now.. I'm in the UK, if I get someone to mail it to me.. are there enough preservatives to keep it intact?

Answer:

That's just nasty. To eat mail ordered donuts...

What is the difference between 美しい and 美しく?

Question:

Answer:

"く" at the end of almost all adjectives is like "ly" in English, it changes an adjective to an adverb... so it describes an action instead of a noun: beautiful becomes beautifully.

"She dances beautifully." as opposed to "She is beautiful."

How popular is Taekwondo in Japan?

Question:

Btw yes I know it is Korean

Answer:

I had lived in Japan for more than 20 years, and I have met only few people who actually practice it. Watching Taekwondo game is probably a little more popular than practicing.

What are some cool, uncommon, or interesting Japanese surnames? Please and thank you?

Question:

Please include the meaning. And if you add the kanji, than please add the romaji spelling to.

And if someone could give me the meanings of these surnames, that would be nice. I found them on a Surnames site, but they didn't have any meanings or kanji. Please and thank you.


Abukara
Aihara
Akamatsu
Akatsuka
Amagawa
Ashikaga
Hanabusa
Kuramoto
Kurogane
Matsuki
Sakamoto
Sakata
Sakiyurai
Sakagami
Sakuraba
Sakurai


Sorry that there are so many. And sorry if I messed up on anything.

Answer:

The names you mentioned are all cool both phonetically and in their meanings. There are more than 30,000 surnames, though. (There could be many more than that.) Thus difficult to pick up uncommon and cool surnames.

Is december a bad time to visit japan?

Question:

I am planning a family trip to japan in the winter! Can you recommend cities to visit or festivals to attend and even other activities to do?

Answer:

If you enjoy winter, yes it is. If you want to experience a white snow covered place, Sapporo is a great choice. but the yuki matsuri (snow festival) is held during February. but if you're lucky you might see some people carving statues from ice during that time.
If you want less cold weather, you may visit Kyoto. The Kinkaku-ji looks really beautiful in winter.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelchan…
Maybe the most famous festival held in December is in Chichibu, Saitama. There's also a national festival called shichigosan which is a festival for small boys and girls.
It's also a great time to eat hot delicious ramen during winter.

Overall, there are lots of activities and events during December especially in huge cities like Tokyo and Osaka.

What is japan famous for ?

Question:

Answer:

samuri

Is flatland bmx famous in japan?

Question:

and what is a good website i can find out a little more about it

Answer:

I don't think it's so famous.

Which regions or prefectures in Japan are earthquake free?

Question:

Answer:

..none..
Here, use this website to find which areas have not had earthquakes in a while: http://www.wolton.net/quake.html but that doesn't mean that they're not as likely to have an earthquake!

How would you translate this into Japanese?

Question:

"To be put into a situation without being prepared and/or without any notice beforehand."

Answer:

心構え（心の準備）ができていないうちに、ある状況に置かれること
心構え：http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E5%BF%83%…

前触れもなく（事前に何の知らせも受けないうちに）ある状況に置かれること
前触れ： advance notice
http://ejje.weblio.jp/content/%E5%89%8D%…

World Figure Skating Championship were supposed to be in Japan this year it was canceled where was it moved?

Question:

Answer:

It's held in Moscow, Russia.

Buy Tokyo mew mew toys?

Question:

I want pudding ring A price under 80- 60$

Answer:

This is the wrong section, go to the shopping section.. or presumably the Comics & Animation Section... nerd.... *desu*

Which is more worth? A Japanese citizenship or a EU citizenship?

Question:

I have a Japanese passport (citizenship) now, and I have a chance to obtain a EU passport. I've been living in the EU for a very long time, and it makes sense to do this, however if I do, I will lose my Japanese citizenship (my parents are both Japanese). So I am in two minds about it...

Can anyone give me some advice?

Answer:

Depends on (i) which environment you are more comfortably in, and (ii) which region you would like to end up in. For instance,

a. If your palate is more tuned to Japanese food, you would most likely want to end up in Japan later in your life; and
b. If you do not feel being rejected by the societies in Europe and if you find it hard to adapt to Japanese culture, then go for an EU passport.

I remember a successful British barrister once telling me that he has never felt being accepted or included in the British society because he is of Irish descent. (My point is: I am under the impression that there is deep-rooted ethnic prejudice in each of European societies.)

Is there any small towns in japan?

Question:

i know that there are quite a few massive cities in japan but is there any small towns that are quiet, not busy and full of culture. im looking to go to japan for a while and i need to know of a small place full of culture thanx :)

Answer:

There are thousands of small towns in Japan.

Japanese grammar question?

Question:

どうしても、漢字が思い出せない。

question is regarding せ　in だせない。shouldn't it be ださない？

Answer:

No. He's saying he CAN'T remember kanji. Thus, can't in a conjugated verb is root (das)+ enai ending.

If he was saying he DOESN'T remember kanji, then doesn't in a conjugated verb is root (das) + anai.

Western Surnames On An Inkan?

Question:

OK, I have one of the VERY few Western given names that actually has a Kanji...the name Ken (the most obvious person with that given name is Japanese comedian Maeda Ken). By a VERY odd coincidence, the Celtic name has exactly the same meaning as one form of the Japanese name, Ken. I found this out when getting my Inkan.

Most Westerners register their Inkan in Kana, but the guy making it for me said I was legally entitled to use the Kanji. I was kind of amazed and almost said yes...but, then...I wondered about the propriety of doing it.

I guess the question is...is it culturally correct for a Westerner to use the Kanji for his own "signature?"

Please, this is a question for a Native Japanese...or a US Japanese Permanent Resident, not for guesses. I know it is legal for me to do so...but, is it proper for me to do so?

Answer:

If you are going to register your inkan or use it for any formal purposes - such as opening a bank account - then I think it's best to use the name that appears on your Japanese ID to avoid possible hassle later on. If it's in kana, then so should the name on your inkan.

If the inkan is for more casual usage - to receive a delivery or just to mark that you have read an office memo, for example - then there is nothing long in using your kanji name, as long as people know it's you.

Could you explain these Japanese words in English please?

Question:

They all seem to mean "order/sequence". I may be wrong about some of them but that's what the dictionary says. If you could explain what they mean exactly, and in what contexts they are used. That would be much appreciated. Some example sentences too would be appreciated.
The words are:

連続
順序
席次
順番
整理
用意

ありがとうございます！

Answer:

連続 is more of a sequal. Used in the context of books, movies etc.
席次 Is next, what comes after etc.
整理 Deals with the order of things. Ie to put in order.
Other than the ones I mentioned, I don't know. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Japanese Boy Names And There Meanings?

Question:

I'm getting a Rottweiler.

BQ: How do you pronounce Kichinosuke?

Answer:

Atsushi "Pure Ambition"
Aki "Autumn"
Akira "Bright"
Arashi "Storm"
Aito "Affection"
Akiyo "White World"
Etsuo "Joyous Life"
Isamu "Bravery"
Joji "Hand over Peace"
Jin "Gold"
Kei "Joyful"
Kira "Dark"
Oki "Open Sea"
Osamu "Ruler"
Rei (I know three meanings to this name) "Zero", "Bell", and "Spirit"
Riku "Land"
Rio "River"
Ryuu "Dragon"
Shinji "True Ruler"
Shin "Advancing"
Sho "Soar"
Sora "Sky"
Yuki "snow"
Yuu "Gentle"
Yuya "A Hundred Nights"

Names of animals that sound like they could be male names

Buta "Pig"
Inu "Dog"
Kuma "Bear"
Ushi "Cow/Ox"
Yagi "Goat"
Zou "Elephant"
Iruka "Dolphin"
Eruku "Elk"
Itachi "Weasel"
Tsuru "Crane"
Karasu "Crow"
Hato "Dove"Pigeon"
Kamo "Duck"
Washi "Eagle"
Taka "Hawk"
Sasori "Scorpion"
Hebi "Snake"
Kame "Turtle"


Names of colors that sound like they could be male names

Iro "Colors"
Aka "Red"
Kiiro "Yellow"
Kuro "Black"

Names of numbers that sound like they could be male names

Ichi "One"
Ni "Two"
San "Three"
Shi/Yon "Four"
Roku "Six"
Shichi "Seven"
Hachi "Eight"
Kyuu/Ku "Nine"
Sen "One-thousand"
Nisen "Two-thousand"

Names of fish that I think sound like they could be male names

Basu "Bass"
Fugu "Blowfish"
Tai "Bream"
Koi "Carp"
Unagi "Eel"

Names of insects that I think sound like they could be male names

Semi "Cicada"
Inago "Locust"
(Heh. Only two... Sorry.)

Names of trees I think sound like they could be male names

Juhi "Bark"
Ooku "Oak"
Yashi "Palm Tree"
Shiba "Lawn" (Not a tree... but yeah.)

Names of countries that I think sound like they could be male names

Igirisu "Britain"
Cheko "Czech Republic"
Nihon "Japan"

Others that I think sound like they could be male names

Spring "Haru"
Fall "Aki"
Ichigo "Strawberry"
Shio "Salt"
Goma "Sesame Seed"
Miso "Soybean Paste"
Hanabi "Fireworks"
Reibu "Rave"
Rokku "Rock" (As in music.)

Is this a correct translation?

Question:

Here's the message in Kanji:

よい質問ですね！僕は大学４年生です。これは僕が大学に入る前と入った後に余計
に勉強しているからです。(^＿^)　医者になりたいのですね！
たくさん勉強してください。応援しています。

Romaji:
yoi shitsumon desu ne! boku wa daigaku yonensei desu. kore wa boku ga daigaku ni haitta ato ni yokei ni benkyou shiteiru kara desu. isha ni naritai no desu ne! takusan benkyou shite kudasai. ouen shiteimasu.

My translation:
Good question! I'm a fourth year college student. I'm behind in college because there is more studying than I want. I wanted to be a doctor! There's too much studying. I will help.

I think this is the translation, and I'm 80% sure. Anybody care to help?

Answer:

>よい質問ですね！
It's a good question.

>僕は大学４年生です。
I'm in the 4th year of college.

>これは僕が大学に入る前と入った後に余計
に勉強しているからです。(^＿^)　
It's because I studied more than necessary before and after I joined college. (Its meaning depends on context. But I guess he repeated one year before and after he joined a college. So he's now 24 or something, right?)

>医者になりたいのですね！
You want to become a doctor, right?

>たくさん勉強してください。
Study hard.

>応援しています。
Good luck.

When is the Takasaki Beetle Week this year?

Question:

In 2010 it was held July 19. is it happening this year, and when?

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=121878801

http://www.itnsource.com/shotlist//RTV/2010/07/19/RTV1846510/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=video&utm_content=BEETLES

Answer:

ok, i checked to see if this event was scheduled this year, but i couldn't find any information about it.

i was reading about this event and it was mentioned that last year was 40th aniversary of BEATLES the band, so that's why they planned this beatles the bug and beatle the band playing with same names.

i am from Takasaki~. i was little surprised to see Takasaki on YA. haha

hope it helps.

What does 出かける mean and in what contexts is it used?

Question:

Example sentences would be much appreciated. Thank you!

Answer:

It means to get out of somewhere. And it's usually written the way you have it there (出かける) but there's also "出掛ける".

For example:

Let's go out to the city ===> 街に出掛けよう。( machi ni dekakeyou).

I know it because i made a question like this and in one sentence there was the word " Dekakeru" and someone explained it to me.

Is nihonjin japan sun, or japn water, or japan spirit?

Question:

What japan human is?

Answer:

I am not sure what you are asking but,
nihonjin (日本人) means Japanese person, and is written with the kanjis of sun, book (origin, in this case) and person/human. It comes from 日本 (Japan, literally:sun-origin) and 人 (human/person).
You can add 人 to any country's name to make a noun for person/human from that country in Japanese.

Where can i find an industry map of japan?

Question:

I have a project due soon and i need a very good industry map of japan with the fishing and things like that.

Thank you :)))

Answer:

Try Google-ing it

Do any of you know how bad this nuclear meltdown is in Japan? BECAUSE IT'S REALLY BAD FOR ALL OF US WORLDWIDE!?

Question:

Answer:

yes it's another chernobyl! it's bad here but just think of how ba=ad it is there!


all my thoughts and prayers with you in japan and the ones that have family and/or friends there!

Traveling on a Green Card to Japan?

Question:

Hi. I was wondering if I have a green card, can I travel to Japan and get back here in the US?

Should I just use my Philippine passport and my greencard to go there? or do I need a visa to enter Japan? Because If you're from the Philippines, you would need a visa to go to Japan.

So how should I do this? Any idea?

Answer:

If you have Philippines passport, you must apply and get a tourist visa to visit Japan.

US green card does not change things for you.

What does Ashita ni Mukatte mans in english?

Question:

Answer:

It means "toward tomorrow" literally.

But it means more like "think about future"

Korean & Japanese shopping online !?

Question:

I'm Korean & Japanese, born and raised American. I know a lot about my heritage and was raised traditionally. I am very much interested in Korean products. Such as Korean & Japanese clothing, beauty products, household items, electronics, refrigerators, phones, office supplies, and things that are original to Korea and Japan. For example, the Samsung Anycall NORI F touch is a Korean phone. I was searching for it online, but I couldn't find it. I want actual Korean & Japanese stores online not knock offs please. Thank you! :)

Answer:

You will not find any 'Local Domestic Product' here in North America, however small stuff like clothing could be imported however you will have to pay custom fees on the top of the applicable tax. The best way is to go to your local Japanese or Korean town and go to the local stores there, they will sell some some and safe you the hassle.

Why is japan getting hit with so many earthquakes?

Question:

So i guess 56 min ago they got hit with another one around 6.0 on the scale why are they getting hit so much

Answer:

Because everybody is dancing all over Japan.
So, a whole lotta shakin' going on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1JiH8ByV…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WtPY_X1j…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivx7tNzTL…

How to apologies to japanese through email?

Question:

I sent the wrong email to the wrong person. She could be offended because of the content. I need to apologies to her, but I don't know what to write. She and I going to meet in Tokyo in the future.

Me and my supervisor are making arrangement for the meeting. I said to my supervisor, its ok for her not to fetch me in the airport as I already made some back-up plan if she wouldn't able to do it.

Answer:

I'm not sure what kind of things that e-mail contained, but at least you think she's been offended...
人違いとはいえ、あのようなメールを送ってしまい
本当に申し訳なく思っています。　大変迂闊（うかつ）でした。
不愉快な思いをさせてしまったことを、心からお詫び致します。
hito-chigai towa ie, anoyouna meeru o okutte shimai
hontou ni moushiwake-naku omotte imasu. taihen ukatsu deshita.
fuyukai na omoi o sasete shimatta koto o kokorokara owabi itashimasu.

I'm moving to Japan to teach English. Will my children be able to go to Japanese public school?

Question:

Will they need citizenship and can children obtain citizenship with out the language equivalency tests?

Answer:

hello

Could you answer a few questions ...

1 - are your kids half Japanese? (Ie - is your wife japanese?)
2 - Do your kids speak and read Japanese to the level of their peers already?
3 - how old are your kids?

So If your kids are halfus, they will not need citizenship as they are already citizens. If they are not, then they will not need citizenship to live in Japan, but they will need a valid visa to enter and live in the country. You do not need to pass a language proficiency test to get a visa, but you will need it for citizenship, regardless of your age. Citizenship is not available until you have lived in Japan for a fixed time (I Think its after 10 years.)

If your kids are babies, it will be no problem. They can go to Japanese kindergarten and will learn the language naturally like any other bi-lingual babies. And will grow up doing well.

If your kids already speak English (ie are over age 2 or 3) It is going to be an awful lot harder.They will be able to attend public school, but how much they will understand if they have no prior knowledge of Japanese is probably very little.
You will possibly find they are teased or upset because of their skin colour and how little they understand, and that sooner or later you will end up moving them to an international school with kids who can speak their language and make friends with. International schools are very, very expensive however - probably the same per month as an English teacher here makes.

Unless you are going to be a lecturer in English at a university, and can absolutely afford for them to go to an international school if it goes horribly wrong, I would think long and hard about this move. The English teaching industry in Japan is not a cash cow, and you will be seriously uprooting your kids, and it will be very hard.

Just my ¥2 of course :)