Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 10291 Location: Matsuhama-cho, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo-ken, Japan Country:
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2004 3:20 pm Post subject:
gregsan wrote:
Everything is always different between Osaka (and Kyoto) and Tokyo.
I always forget which side of the escalator you stand on. I think it's the left in Tokyo and the right for Osaka and Kyoto (or is it vice-versa). A japanese friend told us why the difference. People wore their money bags (now wallets) on one side so to protect it they stood with the money bag on the inside.
For warriors, their samurai swords stuck out. They stood with the sword on the inside so they don't stab someone. Apparently the money bag and swords sides were different. Because Osaka is more of a money/financial city and Tokyo was more a warrior city they stood on different sides.
At least that's what my friend told me.
Yes, Tokyo is on the left and Osaka is on the left. Sorry, but I do not know the origin of why they do such.
But I had no idea about the sword things.
My knowledge is basically more on the language difference aspect between the two.
Joined: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 13 Location: somewhere outthere Country:
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 4:38 pm Post subject: what's that phrase?
what's that phrase you write at the start of the letter, it means something like "I've been silent for a long time but..." I've got it written down as
�����Ԃ��ɂ��Ă��܂��� but that's wrong aye?
(edit, just saw the announcment thing up the top, I'll put my q's there frm now on..sorry bosses)
Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Posts: 10291 Location: Matsuhama-cho, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo-ken, Japan Country:
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2004 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: what's that phrase?
netoru wrote:
what's that phrase you write at the start of the letter, it means something like "I've been silent for a long time but..." I've got it written down as
�����Ԃ��ɂ��Ă��܂��� but that's wrong aye?
(edit, just saw the announcment thing up the top, I'll put my q's there frm now on..sorry bosses)
Don't worry about it.
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Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 506 Location: Canada Country:
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: what's that phrase?
netoru wrote:
what's that phrase you write at the start of the letter, it means something like "I've been silent for a long time but..." I've got it written down as
�����Ԃ��ɂ��Ă��܂��� but that's wrong aye?
(edit, just saw the announcment thing up the top, I'll put my q's there frm now on..sorry bosses)
Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 854 Location: Singapore Country:
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2004 5:04 pm Post subject:
hi... i am new to this forum.... i was hoping to find some language centres in S'pore where i can learn Japanese at a cheaper price..... or anyone has the link to those websites where they teach japanese & learning it on their own...? plez do keep me updated....
Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Posts: 854 Location: Singapore Country:
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject:
Dabbies wrote:
hi... i am new to this forum.... i was hoping to find some language centres in S'pore where i can learn Japanese at a cheaper price..... or anyone has the link to those websites where they teach japanese & learning it on their own...? plez do keep me updated....
thanks a million.....
tata...(",)
hello.... calling Jpop fans.... please help me to answer my qn ASAP....
okay guys, quick translation question for my jpn homework.
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it's not the ending of the sentence that's giving me problems. it's the part in quotes. if any of the more experienced people could lend a hand, it'd be much appreciated!
Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Posts: 506 Location: Canada Country:
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 1:08 pm Post subject:
kazuichikun wrote:
okay guys, quick translation question for my jpn homework.
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it's not the ending of the sentence that's giving me problems. it's the part in quotes. if any of the more experienced people could lend a hand, it'd be much appreciated!
Gramatically, there doesn't seem to be a problem, but what exactly are you trying to say?
Currently you've got something like, "Whose wrong, the one who bought the fake or the one that couldn't spot the fake?" (just the stuff in the brackets).
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"I like the word 'indolence'. It makes my laziness seem classy."
-Bern Williams
Gramatically, there doesn't seem to be a problem, but what exactly are you trying to say?
Currently you've got something like, "Whose wrong, the one who bought the fake or the one that couldn't spot the fake?" (just the stuff in the brackets).
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thats exactly what i was looking for...i already asked my sensei the other day but your help is appreciated...thanks!
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