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Namiko's Japanese Language Blog January 2008 Archive

By Namiko Abe, About.com Guide to Japanese Language

Tsukihi no tasu nowa hayai desu ne.

Wednesday January 30, 2008
There is an old Japanese saying, "Ichi-gatsu wa iku, ni-gatsu wa nigeru, san-gatsu wa saru (January is going, February is running away and March is leaving)." It is kind of ... Read More

Motto Supeingo ga hanasereba yokatta noni.

Wednesday January 23, 2008
I was in Mexico for a vacation and had a great time. Relaxing at the beach, good food and friendly people ... I like interacting with locals in their languages. ... Read More

Seijin no hi to Kimono

Monday January 14, 2008
January 14th is "Seijin no hi (Coming of Age Day)", which honors young people who have turned, or who will turn, 20 during the current year. Many women wear traditional ... Read More

New Year’s wishes (Shinnen no negai)

Wednesday January 9, 2008
Thank you for always visiting my site. I will continue to improve my site in the New Year. Do you have wishes for the New Year? Since 2007 was very ... Read More

Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu.

Wednesday January 2, 2008
"Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu." "Hatsuyume" is the first dream that you have in the New Year. There is an old saying, "Ichi-fuji, ni-taka, san-nasubi." It indicates the three best things to ... Read More

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