I made a Japanese version of this page.
Please have a look!
http://kakkies-house-jpn.blogspot.com/
日本語読者の皆さま
この度、このブログの別館として日本語版が完成しました。
どうぞご覧ください。
http://kakkies-house-jpn.blogspot.com/
Kakkie
また、ミクシイも近日中に入会予定です。
11/20/09
5/9/09
How To Use "Keigo" - Japanese Honorific Language-
Sometimes, even native Japanese speakers have problem with honorific language.
Therefore, there is a guiding principle which was made by the Japanese Agency for Cultual Affairs.
Here it is.
http://www.bunka.go.jp/1osirase/bunkasingi_keigo_tousin.html
I think it helps a lot about Japanese language.
Therefore, there is a guiding principle which was made by the Japanese Agency for Cultual Affairs.
Here it is.
http://www.bunka.go.jp/1osirase/bunkasingi_keigo_tousin.html
I think it helps a lot about Japanese language.
4/27/09
Summary & Questions of 4/28
Svendson, Alice. "Season It With Haiku." TESOL Journal 1138. Print.
Written Summary:
Most of the teachers of ESL/EFL may think that teaching poetry is for advanced levels, writing classes, or literature courses. However, a poem stile called haiku is appropriate for students of many levels and from teens to adults. Haiku can also be used to focus on the season, and is an easy and enjoyable way for students to be expressive and creative.
It is true that traditional haiku is difficult to read and write. However, explaining haiku isn’t too difficult. Haiku is a form of poetry that is short, three lines that forms of lines that forms a 5-7-5 syllable, contains words related to natures or seasons, and conveys an emotion of a particular moment. In addition, you should avoid using the past tense and the ‘be’ verb.
When the instructors introduce haiku to the class, they can do it by using posters, blackboards, overhead transparencies - what we call “OHP” in Japanese-English - or even by Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition, if time permits, teachers can allow the students to read one another’s haiku.
Writer says that writing haiku is a very peaceful and reflective experience. Also, it allows them to discover the creative poet within and helps build self-confidence.
Questions:
1: Have you ever written haiku in English? If yes, when was it? If no, do you want to?
2: Have you ever read a haiku written in English? If yes, do you remember the name of that poem and the poet? Have you ever read his/her haiku in Japanese? If no, do you want to read it in English? Why? / Why not?
3: If you are a teacher of English in Japan, will you do this lesson? Why or Why not?
4: Do you agree with the writer’s opinion? Why? / Why not?
Written Summary:
Most of the teachers of ESL/EFL may think that teaching poetry is for advanced levels, writing classes, or literature courses. However, a poem stile called haiku is appropriate for students of many levels and from teens to adults. Haiku can also be used to focus on the season, and is an easy and enjoyable way for students to be expressive and creative.
It is true that traditional haiku is difficult to read and write. However, explaining haiku isn’t too difficult. Haiku is a form of poetry that is short, three lines that forms of lines that forms a 5-7-5 syllable, contains words related to natures or seasons, and conveys an emotion of a particular moment. In addition, you should avoid using the past tense and the ‘be’ verb.
When the instructors introduce haiku to the class, they can do it by using posters, blackboards, overhead transparencies - what we call “OHP” in Japanese-English - or even by Microsoft PowerPoint. In addition, if time permits, teachers can allow the students to read one another’s haiku.
Writer says that writing haiku is a very peaceful and reflective experience. Also, it allows them to discover the creative poet within and helps build self-confidence.
Questions:
1: Have you ever written haiku in English? If yes, when was it? If no, do you want to?
2: Have you ever read a haiku written in English? If yes, do you remember the name of that poem and the poet? Have you ever read his/her haiku in Japanese? If no, do you want to read it in English? Why? / Why not?
3: If you are a teacher of English in Japan, will you do this lesson? Why or Why not?
4: Do you agree with the writer’s opinion? Why? / Why not?
4/1/09
Animetic Phreses-1
Today's phrese:
What you should say when the bath is hot.
"If I was Asuka from Evangelion, I would doubt your human nature!!"
Explain:
There is a scene which Shinji is heating a bath but it gets too hot. Therefore, Asuka gets angry and she doubt his human nature.
For more information about Evangelion…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_(anime)#Characters
What you should say when the bath is hot.
"If I was Asuka from Evangelion, I would doubt your human nature!!"
Explain:
There is a scene which Shinji is heating a bath but it gets too hot. Therefore, Asuka gets angry and she doubt his human nature.
For more information about Evangelion…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_(anime)#Characters
3/10/09
Does Somebody Knows・・・？
In Japanese language, there are something called jyosu-si（助数詞）.
For example, Japanese speakers uses dai（台）when counting cars, hon(本)when we count pens, etc. These are what is called jyosu-si.
One day, when I was talking to my friend who loves Godzilla films, he asked me "Hey, do you have any idea how to count King Ghidora?" I couldn't answer it.
That is why I want to ask all of the readers of this blog. Does somebody knows how to count King Ghidora?
If you have any ideas about it, please write it in comments.
Thank you!!
BTW, if you don't know King Ghidora, check these.
English ver.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ghidorah
Japanese ver.
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%AE%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9
For example, Japanese speakers uses dai（台）when counting cars, hon(本)when we count pens, etc. These are what is called jyosu-si.
One day, when I was talking to my friend who loves Godzilla films, he asked me "Hey, do you have any idea how to count King Ghidora?" I couldn't answer it.
That is why I want to ask all of the readers of this blog. Does somebody knows how to count King Ghidora?
If you have any ideas about it, please write it in comments.
Thank you!!
BTW, if you don't know King Ghidora, check these.
English ver.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Ghidorah
Japanese ver.
http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E3%82%AE%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9
3/5/09
How's it going?
Hi, guys!
I heard that it is snowing in Tokyo recently.
I am worrying that if you -people in Kanto area- are having problems because of it.
BTW, I'm in my hometown, Hokkaido, to get my drivers licence, but it is very hard to drive - especially manual transmission cars - :< .
How is your life? PLZ tell me about it by comments.
I heard that it is snowing in Tokyo recently.
I am worrying that if you -people in Kanto area- are having problems because of it.
BTW, I'm in my hometown, Hokkaido, to get my drivers licence, but it is very hard to drive - especially manual transmission cars - :< .
How is your life? PLZ tell me about it by comments.
3/2/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 35
Hi,there! This is Kakkie. As some of you might noticed, opening jingle changed from this time.
We have guest today. On-chan!!
-in Japanese- Nice to meet you. Let's start with this song. by Miki Imai, "PRIDE".
Next song is "DIAMONDS" by PRINCESS PRINCESS.
-in Japanese- This is very famous song, isn't it?Yes, I think this song is used in TV ads recently.
Coming up next, "Daitokai" by Crystal King.
That's all for this time. See You!
2/25/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 34
Kakkie is here! Welcome to my show. This time, I'll do Tsu Terakado Special.
For information of her, please look at ･･･
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Gin_Tama_characters#Tsu_Terakado
So, let's start with this song. "Omae-no Kachan ××da!"
Coming up next, "Housou Code Ga Nanbono Monjyai"
Last song of today is "Chomekoh Nanza Kusokurae"
That's all for this time. See you!
2/22/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 33-2
We're back!
Let's start part 2 by this song. Sung by Tsukishima Kirari starring Koharu Kusumi, "Balalaika".
- in Japanese- Balalaika is one of the musical instruments in Russia. Have you been there, Kakkie?
No, but I want to. I really want to ride the Siverian Railroad. There is a train running from Moskow to Pyongyang in DPRK. It takes ten days to get to the Pyongyang terminal and ･･･
- in Japanese- While Kakkie is talking about trains, please listen to this song. By Yukiho Hagiwara "First Stage".
･･･ also in Russia, there are many trams running. They are really cute and ･･･
･･･ and that's the reason why I really want to go to Russia.
- in Japanese- I see. Thank you for your comment.
Oh, by the way, when was second song of today was played?
- in Japanese- I played when you were talking about trains.
Oh, really? Thanks.
Last song of today is by Tsu Terakado "Omaeno Kachan ××da!"
See you next time!
Let's start part 2 by this song. Sung by Tsukishima Kirari starring Koharu Kusumi, "Balalaika".
- in Japanese- Balalaika is one of the musical instruments in Russia. Have you been there, Kakkie?No, but I want to. I really want to ride the Siverian Railroad. There is a train running from Moskow to Pyongyang in DPRK. It takes ten days to get to the Pyongyang terminal and ･･･
- in Japanese- While Kakkie is talking about trains, please listen to this song. By Yukiho Hagiwara "First Stage".･･･ also in Russia, there are many trams running. They are really cute and ･･･
･･･ and that's the reason why I really want to go to Russia.
- in Japanese- I see. Thank you for your comment.Oh, by the way, when was second song of today was played?
- in Japanese- I played when you were talking about trains.Oh, really? Thanks.
Last song of today is by Tsu Terakado "Omaeno Kachan ××da!"
See you next time!
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 33-1
Hi,there! This is Kakkie. Today's topic is -There Are Many Kinds Of Idols In This World Special-!!
There is a guest in this studio today･･･ Miku Hatsune!!
- in Japanese- Hi.Let's start with this song. By Onyanko Club, "Sailor Fukuwo Nugasanaide".
- in Japanese- I heard that some students dance this song in school festivals even now.Well, that is true, but I can't dance by this song.
Anyway, let's go next song. Next is by AKB48, "Skirt Hirari".
- in Japanese- It is very hard to get tickets of their live.That's true. Some of my friends in my hometown asks me that I went to their live or not. However, it is very hard to get their live tickets.
Last song of part 1 is "Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi" by Ushiroyubi Sasaregumi.
We'll be back soon!
2/18/09
Uji-Gin Bowl From Gintama
I tryed Uji-Gin Bowl the other day.
If yoou don't know about it, please check here. (in Japanese)
http://http//ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%8A%80%E9%AD%82
Sorry that I forgot to take photo. :(
Anyway, it tastes as similar as Japanese Ohagi. However the rice used in it is not for mochi rice cakes.
BTW, I heard that there is a food called "Ogura Toast" in Nagoya. I wonder how it tastes. Maybe I should ask somebody about it.
Also, to someone who loves mayonnaise, PLZ try Hijikata Special.
If yoou don't know about it, please check here. (in Japanese)
http://http//ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%8A%80%E9%AD%82
Sorry that I forgot to take photo. :(
Anyway, it tastes as similar as Japanese Ohagi. However the rice used in it is not for mochi rice cakes.
BTW, I heard that there is a food called "Ogura Toast" in Nagoya. I wonder how it tastes. Maybe I should ask somebody about it.
Also, to someone who loves mayonnaise, PLZ try Hijikata Special.
2/10/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 32
This program is brought to you by Meiji Seika & Takeda Pharmaceutical.
Hi, there!! I'm Kakkie and guess what… Valentine's Day is just around the corner!!
How many sweets I'll be given? ZERO!! I think I have to buy another chocolate by myself again this year. Why does not boys give "tomo-choco"（友チョコ） each other?
Anyway, I selected two songs this time.
First song is… it is not by Sayuri Kuninama but Sayuri Kokushou, "Valentine Kiss".
The last song of this time… to be frank, I don't want to play this song on my show. However, HOWEVER!! I'll play this song as a cheer-up song for alll the girls who are in love with somebody this time.
By Yurika Ochiai as Konomi Yuzuhara, "Chisana Yuuki -Gannbare! Onnanoko-".
2/5/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 31
Hi,there! This is Kakkie.
Today, I will do "Songs From My Shelf". Today's theme is "Enkas From Shelf". Here is today's guest. Miku Hatsune!!
- in Japanese- Long time no see.Today's first song is by Hitomi Simatani, "Osakano Onna".
Well, speaking of Hitomi, she has gone over to J-pop music. Also you, Miku, has coverd many songs from all kinds of songs, don't you? Do you have any problems about singing songs from other genre?
- in Japanese- I don't know whether this is "problem", because I am a vocaloid, which is a robot for singing songs, but experience - I think more experience makes my song better.I see…. Thanks for your comment.
Some go over to pop music from other gerne, and vice versa. One of the person is Yuko Nakazawa. She used to be a leader of a group, but she converted to enka. Next song is by her, "Karasuno Nyoubou" .
Last song is by Maya Sakura, "Tairyo Matsuri".
2/4/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 30 ~Wind Orchestra Special~
This program is brought to you by Yamaha Corporation & Takeda Pharmaceutical.
Hi,there! This is Kakkie. This time is Wind Orcestra Special.
Let's begin with this song. "African Symphoney".
Coming up next, "Rhapsody In Blue"
"Take The Ａ Train" is our next song.
Last song of this time is "Hare Hare Yukai". Thank you, and see you next time.
2/2/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 29-2 ~Comeback Special~
We're back!!
Let's start with "Seisyun Iijyanaika！" by Yuki Matsuoka as Tsuruya.
There is a mail from Radio Name †Yurihana† - thank you! -
"Hi, Kakkie & Yukiho, I have a question to you. What do you think of Seisyun days and how was your Seisyun days?" Yukiho-san, what's your opinion?
-in Japanese- Let me see… well, I think Seisyun days are days which we can have a dream. How about you?
Well, My Seisyun days… when I was in high school, all of my classmates had strong personalities. There was a friend who loved military, another guy loved movies such as Godzila and Ultraman, another loved knifes, and, oh, there was even senior who loved car races. He loved Audi cars. And there was a girl who loved KAT-TUN very much. She always told me there is a order which T stands for which. I think… these days were when my charactor was made - that I'm a guy who loves trains-.
-in Japanese- I see. That gives me lots of information about Seisyun days.
Let's move on to next song. To all the people who are having Seisyun days, by Kan, "Ai Wa Katsu".
By the way, Valentine day is coming soon!! Do you have any plans, Yukiho?
-in Japanese- Actually, I have Valentine Live. For more information, please look at my webpage.
Really? I want to go. Well, that's all for this time. See you soon!!
Let's start with "Seisyun Iijyanaika！" by Yuki Matsuoka as Tsuruya.
There is a mail from Radio Name †Yurihana† - thank you! -
"Hi, Kakkie & Yukiho, I have a question to you. What do you think of Seisyun days and how was your Seisyun days?" Yukiho-san, what's your opinion?
-in Japanese- Let me see… well, I think Seisyun days are days which we can have a dream. How about you?Well, My Seisyun days… when I was in high school, all of my classmates had strong personalities. There was a friend who loved military, another guy loved movies such as Godzila and Ultraman, another loved knifes, and, oh, there was even senior who loved car races. He loved Audi cars. And there was a girl who loved KAT-TUN very much. She always told me there is a order which T stands for which. I think… these days were when my charactor was made - that I'm a guy who loves trains-.
-in Japanese- I see. That gives me lots of information about Seisyun days. Let's move on to next song. To all the people who are having Seisyun days, by Kan, "Ai Wa Katsu".
By the way, Valentine day is coming soon!! Do you have any plans, Yukiho?
-in Japanese- Actually, I have Valentine Live. For more information, please look at my webpage.Really? I want to go. Well, that's all for this time. See you soon!!
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ 29-1 ~Comeback Special~
This program is brought to you by Ryobi Group, Takeda Pharmaceutical, and Companies in ads section.
Long time no see! I'm Kakkie (Kak-KEY) not "Kaki" nor "Budoh" nor "Kakie" but Kakkie, and with me here is…
-in Japanese- Long time no see, I'm Yukiho.Let's start by Barry Manilow's "Copacabana"!
Well, Yukiho, as your birthday is 12/24, I think you like winter. However, do you like summer?
-in Japanese- To be frank, I prefer winter than summer. I like summer, though.I see. Let's go to next song. From "Higurasino Nakukoroni", "You".
-in Japanese- Piano sounds wonderful!Last song of part 1 is by Saki Fukuda, "Good bye my love".
1/31/09
☆Kakkie's Radio Hour☆ Extra-3
Listen to this!!
It is called "Mekamasen Monogatari".
※Explain※
Mekamasen(目蒲線) or Mekama Line is one of the lines Tokyu used to have. It run from Meguro to Kamata. Now it became Megurosen(目黒線) and Tokyu Tamagawasen（東急多摩川線）.
Shintamagawasenn（新玉川線）is one of the lines Tokyu used to have. It was from Shibuya to Futako-Tamagawa.
Akabanesen（赤羽線）became part of Saikyo Line now.
If you have any questions other from this, please write it down in comments area.
It is called "Mekamasen Monogatari".
※Explain※
Mekamasen(目蒲線) or Mekama Line is one of the lines Tokyu used to have. It run from Meguro to Kamata. Now it became Megurosen(目黒線) and Tokyu Tamagawasen（東急多摩川線）.
Shintamagawasenn（新玉川線）is one of the lines Tokyu used to have. It was from Shibuya to Futako-Tamagawa.
Akabanesen（赤羽線）became part of Saikyo Line now.
If you have any questions other from this, please write it down in comments area.
1/27/09
1/23/09
Thank you for everything!!
I really enjoyed my first year with all of you!!
I'm sorry for being selfish, noisy and always talking about my hobbies in this blog. I'd also like to apologize if had hurt any of your feelings.
I hope I can see all of you at the rest of the academic years at AGU!!
Feel free to mail me or write comments at here or at Twitter. See you soon!!
I'm sorry for being selfish, noisy and always talking about my hobbies in this blog. I'd also like to apologize if had hurt any of your feelings.
I hope I can see all of you at the rest of the academic years at AGU!!
Feel free to mail me or write comments at here or at Twitter. See you soon!!
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