Mother's Day
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Next Sunday is Mother's Day (Haha no hi). Click here to learn the kanji character for "haha (mother)." Although "Happy ~" can be translated as "~ omedetou," there is no Japanese equivalent of "Happy Mother's Day." Sending a Mother's Day card is not too common in Japan, but giving flowers (especially carnations) is a popular thing to do. I am very close with my mom. She is very open-minded and has been very supportive of whatever I have done. Since hugging parents (except by children) is not a common practice in Japan, I sometime wonder if words are enough to show love. Besides, I feel a little embarrassed to express my feelings in front of her, but I always appreciate her open mindedness.
Japanese Translation
Japanese Translation
Comments
thanks for this it helped me a lot. when i go to japan it will be easier to say things, thanks
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Hi namiko can u help me to translate this?
“dochira sama deshou ka?”
my friend ask me this and i also not sure if the grammars are correct.
onegaishimasu.:p
“dochira sama deshou ka?” means:
May I ask who you are? or
Who’s calling? (on the phone)
That is a very polite sentence.
I didnt know that is how you greet Happy Mother’s Day in Japanese, how very sweet
Arigato
I really love your website. I brought my mom breakfast-in-bed and greeted her “Happy Mothers Day” in Japanese. Thanks!!
There needs to be more hugging in Japan.
your blog entry is really interesting and useful. Thanks so much, Namiko!
Arigatou!:)