Japanese Language and Culture

"Hooray" in Japanese can be translated as "やった" (yatta) or "万歳" (banzai).

The Prime Minister is the most important figure in the Japanese bureaucracy. They oversee the government's operations, set policies, and make decisions on national matters.

"san" is the same as Mr, Mrs, Miss etc used in normal everyday speech, mostly used with the surname except maybe in an informal environment, say drinking after work

i.e. "Mr Koji Tanaka" would be "Tanaka san" at work and Koji san when out drinking but only if the person saying it is a good friend, older or of superior station in the company.

uncles, aunties and grandparents would get oojisan, oobasan and ojiisan, obaasan as a sign of respect

"chan" is a more familiar form of "san" used for family, children and nicknames

koji's wife might call him koji chan, or a his child named keiko would be keikochan or her nickname maybe keichan, you often here girls use ojiichan/obaachan for grandparents but seldom boys

"kun" is a more familiar form of "san" used for boys and men of junior ranking

koji's mother might still call him "koji kun" and if his wife loves him she might too

certainly young boys would call each other "surname kun" and girls would call their brothers "first name kun", their friends, school friends all "surname kun" doesn't matter how friendly your boss is, you would never refer to him as "surname kun"

"sama" is the polite form of "san" used mainly on formal occasions, it shows a sign of respect, only used with the surname, surname and christian name together or title i.e. oshuutosama = mother in-law or Tanaka Koji sama

I used google translator..but i can't really play..i can't understand anything >.< but the items are awesome..

A non-Japanese person is often referred to as a "foreigner" or "outsider" in Japan. They may also be called a "gaijin," which translates to "foreigner" or "foreign person" in Japanese.

The word for "mirror" in Japanese is 'kagami,' written: 鏡

The word ball in Japanese is Tama or Dama. The kanji for it is 玉

は (ha, pronounced "wa") is a particle for a topic and が (ga) is used for identification. For example, 学生は誰ですか (gakusei ha dare desu ka) vs 誰が学生ですか (dare ga gakusei desu ka), they would both mean "Who is a student" but the emphasis is changed. The first example emphasizes students as a topic and the second emphasizes student as an identification

Japanese people typically spend their time working, commuting, practicing hobbies like traditional arts or sports, socializing with friends and family, shopping, and enjoying recreational activities such as visiting parks or attending cultural events. The work-life balance in Japan is gradually shifting, with increasing emphasis on leisure and personal time.

Back then, when wallets didn't exists the Japanese needed a way to carry their money so, because of the hole in the middle of the coin, they were able to hold all their money on a string kind of like a bracelet.

"Kado" in Japanese means "corner" or "angle". It can also refer to the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement known as "ikebana".

If you mean oo as you've seen it in a word (such as otoo-san) it's pronounced the same as "o" in Japanese. (O is pronounced like its letter, as the "oa" sound in "float")

The only difference between "oo" and "o" is that the double O is stretched out for a longer period of time, but not as though you're emphasizing it. It takes a while to get used to. :)

People have started to write double letters with a line accent over the stretched out vowel in the syllable, to make it less confusing. If you see two of any other vowel, it's the same, or with an accent.

No, the design of the NES was the same in both Japan and other countries, with minor differences in color and branding. Both versions featured a rectangular shape with a front-loading cartridge slot and a square controller design.

Gongs are originally from China, where they have been used for thousands of years in various ceremonies, musical performances, and spiritual practices. They have also become part of traditional music in other Asian cultures, including Japan.

Samurai primarily spoke Japanese, the native language of Japan. Some Samurai also learned classical Chinese due to its importance in traditional Confucian scholarship and philosophy. Additionally, during certain historical periods, they may have been exposed to other languages through interactions with foreign traders or diplomats.

"Sudoku" is a puzzle game that originated in Japan. It involves filling a 9x9 grid with numbers so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 subgrids contains all the numbers from 1 to 9 without repeating.

Chinese writing primarily uses characters that represent whole words or concepts, whereas Japanese writing uses a combination of characters (kanji) borrowed from Chinese, as well as two native phonetic scripts (hiragana and katakana) which represent sounds. Additionally, Japanese writing often includes a mix of all three scripts within the same text.

The name Marisa is written in Japanese as: マリサ

"All is well" in Japanese is 全てうまくいっている (subete umaku itte iru).

Though major cities are located on all of Japan's four main islands, the island of Honshu is home to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima and many others.

The people of Singapore were relieved when they heard about the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. They thought that life would improve after the return of the British. However, they continued to suffer even after the war.......

Prices of food items increased to ten times the prices before the war and people sold things at the black market. Many people were hungry and unhappy. Some even searched through the rubbish heaps in the hope of finding something edible or usable. They were pitiful as there might not be any chance of finding anything edible or useable as they would be searching through the dirty rubbish heaps for nothing.

Many people were poor and life was hard for them. Some people did odd jobs while others became hawkers, selling anything they could get their hands on. If they do not do so they could not survive easily.

The bombing of Singapore by the Japanese caused many houses to collapse. Others were damaged. There was a shortage of houses, so rents increased. Many people could not afford the high rents. Often, as many as ten people crammed into a small room. Living conditions were unhealthy and diseases such as tuberculosis spread easily.

The poor public health was also a result of the war. Bombs created pot-holes in the roads which bred mosquitoes and flies. These insects reproduced rapidly and spread diseases among the people. There were many illnesses such as tuberculosis, yellow fever and dengue. There were not enough doctors and equipment to treat the ill.

There was a shortage of water and electricity in Singapore. Most of the machinery used to filter and pump water was damaged during the war. Moreover, water pipes in building burst. As a result, there was not enough water for the people. People had to be careful about how they handle water. Machinery for generating electricity was also damaged. With little electricity, the streets were unsafe at night as they were not lit and there were many cases of robbery.

Food was rationed. Each family was allowed to buy only a small amount of food so that every family would have food. Children were given free food at some food distribution centres. The British made agreements with other countries to supply rice and other foodstuffs to Singapore in exchange for rubber.

The government loaned money to businessmen to help them start businesses. It promised to buy what these businesses imported, like food and clothing. The government also started trading with neighbouring countries again. When trade took place, there were more jobs for people.

The British government repaired the machinery needed to generate electricity and pump water so as to restore the supply of electricity need water. Water pipes that had burst were also fixed. Gas pipes that were leaking were located and repaired.

The communists present in Singapore added to the post-war problems. They were dissatisfied with what the British had done to improve the lives of the people. They aimed to gather the support of the local people against the British.

The communists took advantage of the post-war problems and started to stir up the people's feelings against the British. Through trade unions, they encouraged the workers to fight for better working conditions and higher pay.

However, the workers gradually grew tired of going on strikes. Those who did not succeed in their strikes found themselves worse off as they received no pay at all when they went on strike. Many workers went on strike in 1946 and 1947. There were so many outbreaks of strikes that 1947 was known as "The Year of Strikes".

They also realised that the communist-controlled trade unions were not genuine in fighting for the workers' rights. They were more interested in stirring up trouble for the employers.

The communists were successful in stirring up anti-British feelings in the Chinese school students. Whenever the students were unhappy with the British government, they held demonstrations. For example, in May 1954, some Chinese school students demonstrated against the colonial government's decision to make young do part-time military service. The demonstration eventually led to rioting and the police had to resolve the problem.

When the government closed down the Singapore Chinese Middle School Students' Union in October 1956, the Chinese school students were agitated. The arrest of four Chinese school students and expulsion of students who were involved in Communist activities made things worse. The Chinese school students reacted by starting a riot.

The student protestors were later joined by some workers. Riots by the students and workers broke out in many parts of the city. Public transportation was made impossible. The army was called to help the police stop the riots. They set up roadblocks to keep the crowds small and managed to stop the riots. Despite this, the communists continued its violent activities until 1960. The Emergency then came to an end in that very year.

I forgot the word for 'hell' but 'hound' is "ryoken" or something and similarly, 'dog' is "inu".

This is just the romanji, but here it is. Di bi ya. (te w/ two lines with small i, hi w/ 2 lines, ya) In Japan it would be pronounced Dee bee yah.

Japanese people typically express themselves through a combination of verbal and non-verbal communication. They may use polite language, subtle gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey their thoughts and feelings. Additionally, creativity and art forms such as traditional arts, literature, and pop culture also serve as mediums for self-expression in Japan.

"Ojosan" is a term in Japanese that is used to refer to a young lady or a person of upper-class upbringing and appearance. It is a respectful and polite way to address a young woman.