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desu = common ending at end of sentence with a full-stop
desu ka = ka is added when it is a question but traditionally, the japanese do not use question marks, so you will still see a full-stop after this
arimasen = masen is used to denote negative or dun hv; ari is from aru (dictionary form) which is the same as \"to be\" but for inanimate objects and usually animals. so arimasen means is not here or dun hv.
imasu = masu is opposite of masen and iru (dictionary form) has the same meaning as aru but for animate objects, especially humans. so imasu means have or is here.
wakarimasuka? (geddit?
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so desu.
By the way… what’s that thing the staff keeps yelling everytime you get into a Japanese restaurant… I mean, it sounds like welcome to me, but I just want to be sure that they are not saying: "Here comes another fat one…" -
Aiyo!! Schellen you know how to speak Japanese? Wa!! Sifu!!!
Ok, I understand the first 2. Where did you learn your Japanese? I want to learn… -
examples
1. Chief wa pengin desu. = Chief is a penguin.
2. Chief wa pengin desu ka? = Is Chief a penguin?
3. Koko ni aoi pengin ga arimasu ka? Iie, arimasen. = Are there blue penguins here? No, there aren’t.
4. Chief wa koko ni imasu ka? Hai, imasu. = Is Chief here? Yes, (he) is.
Note that in Japanese, speakers and writers tend to exclude the objects and/or subjects in their sentences if both parties already know what they are talking about. -
ChiefKiasu:
Chief, should be \"sou desu ne\" or else it sounds a bit weird.so desu.
By the way... what's that thing the staff keeps yelling everytime you get into a Japanese restaurant... I mean, it sounds like welcome to me, but I just want to be sure that they are not saying: \"Here comes another fat one...\"
By right, it should be \"Irrasshaimase\" but S'pore service being S'pore service (i.e., non-existent), they always say \"Maseiiiii\" which sashimi and I and our friends have no idea what they're saying.
However, you being the Chief (aka ominiscient one here), maybe your guess is right? :lol: -
schellen can start 'a jap word a day' lesson for us parents already.
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jedamum:
schellen can start 'a jap word a day' lesson for us parents already.
Kaching!! :idea: -
Ah… so…
Watashi wa pengin desu. Hai. Many arigato for anata’s Japanese pointers here, schellen-san. Watashi no nihongo learnt from Kill Bill wan. -
peapot:
In NUS. But back then, me and most of my classmates had to take the language and pass so we weren't such active users. (We were more interested in the non-language modules on Japan.) Only when I grad more than 10 years already did I get really interested in the language.Aiyo!! Schellen you know how to speak Japanese? Wa!! Sifu!!!
Ok, I understand the first 2. Where did you learn your Japanese? I want to learn.... -
peapot:
Konbanwa! schellen told me about this new topic. I happened to have this little blurb ready, so quickly posting here in case it helps.Aiyo!! Schellen you know how to speak Japanese? Wa!! Sifu!!!
Ok, I understand the first 2. Where did you learn your Japanese? I want to learn....
Japanese Language Level 1 Course @ Tenrikyo
The school where I've been learning Japanese for the past 3.5 years will begin its Level 1 (Beginner) Express Course on 25~26 Jan 2010. Express because it's a 6-month course, starting in the middle of the school year, for what is usually a 12-month course, allowing students to join Level 2 in August 2010.
Lessons are twice a week 6.30pm - 8.30pm - there are two paths A (Mon+Thu) and B (Tues+Fri). Normal courses are only once a week - perfect for busy people.
Fees are $224 for the first half of the course, and $200 for the second half, totaling a mere $424 which is very affordable by Singapore standards.
The teacher for the Level 1 Express Course this year is the indefatigable, bubbly and adorable Morimoto Michiko. This is your last chance to learn from this vibrant personality as she will be ending her stint in Singapore come August 2010. 
My school is at Tenrikyo Mission Centre, International Plaza (just above Tanjong Pagar MRT). Tenrikyo (天理教 Tenrikyō) is a monotheist religion originating in revelations to a Japanese woman named Miki Nakayama, known as Oyasama by followers. Tenrikyo's worldly aim is to teach and promote the Joyous Life, which is cultivated through acts of charity and mindfulness called hinokishin. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenrikyo
Rest assured that the school does not oblige you to any religious practices. It is nevertheless, in my opinion, a very amiable culture and the people are kind to a fault. (FYI I am not religious).
For more details, you can call Lucian at 6221-4035 during the hours 2-8pm Mon-Fri, 2-4pm Sat.
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