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KISI-KISI UN BAHASA INGGRIS SMK 2011

2010-10-15T18:49:00.000-07:00

KISI2 UN 2011
I. Incomplete Dialogs
1. Agreeing/Disagreeing
2. Asking for and Giving Directions
3. Daily Activities
4. Making and Taking reservation
5. Talking about future Plans and Activities
6. Handling Guests/Telephone
7. Asking for and Giving a suggestion/advice
8. Giving Invitation
9. Talking about Past Events
10. Expressing Wishes and Imaginary Situation
11. Expressing Preferences
12. Expressing Commands/Requests
13. Expressing Complaints
14. Describing On-going Events
15. Asking for and Giving Permissions
16. Introducing Oneself and Others
17. Expressing Sympathy
18. Expressing Compliments
19. Expressing Possibilities
20. Describing Things

II. Error Recognition
21. Expressing Capabilities (enough + to infinitive)
22. Comparing Things (Degrees of Comparison)
23. Describing People/Things (Relative Pronouns)
24. Expressing Preferences
25. Describing Past Events (Passive Voice)
26. Talking about Hobbies and Interests (Gerund)
27. Expressing Possibilities (Modals)
28. Expressing Feeling (Active/passive participial forms)
29. Describing People (Physical Description)
30. Expressing Offers (Modals)
31. Expressing Facts and Figures (Singular-Plural)
32. Expressing Opinion (Subject-Verb Agreement)
33. Expressing Wishes and Imaginary Situations (Conditional Type II/III)
34. Asking for and Giving Suggestions/Advice (Modals)
35. Introducing Oneself and Others (Present Perfect Tense)

III. Reading Comprehension
36. Business Letter: gambaran umum
37. Business Letter: informasi tersirat
38. Business Letter: sinonim kata/frase
39. Describing things; pikiran utama paragraph
40. Describing things; informasi tersurat
41. Describing things; sinonim kata/frase
42. Job Experience; informasi tersurat
43. Job experience; pikiran utama paragraf
44. Job experience; rujukan kata
45. Describing Process; gambaran umum
46. Describing Process; informasi tersurat
47. Describing Process; sinonim kata/frase
48. Giving Invitation; gambaran umum
49. Giving Invitation; informasi tersurat
50. Giving Invitation; informasi tersirat
51. Describing things (advertisement); gambaran umum/topic
52. Describing things (advertisement); informasi tersurat
53. Describing things (advertisement); sinonim kata/frase
54. Commands and Request (regulation in a building); informasi umum
55. Commands and Request (regulation in a building); informasi tersurat
56. Commands and Request (regulation in a building); informasi tersirat
57. Commands and Request (regulation in a building); rujukan kata/frase
58. Explaining Facts and Figures; gambaran umum
59. Explaining facts and Figures; informasi tersurat
60. Explaining Facts and Figures; informasi tersirat.

Lyric 'Kokoro no tomo'

2010-09-26T21:27:00.000-07:00

Anata kara kurushimi o ubaeta sono toki
Watashi nimo ikiteyuku yuuki nga waite kuru
Anata to deau made wa kodoku na sasurai-bito
Sono te no nukumori o kanji sasete

Ai wa itsumo rarabai
Tabi ni tsukareta toki
Tada kokoro no tomo to
Watashi o yonde

Shinjiau koto sae dokoka ni wasurete
Hito wa naze su'ngita hi no shiawase oikakeru
Shisuka ni mabuta tojite kokoro no doa o hiraki
Watashi o tsukandara namida huite

Ai wa itsumo rarabai
Anata nga yowai toki
Tada kokoro no tomo to
Watashi o yonde

Ai wa itsumo rarabai
Tabi ni tsukareta toki
Tada kokoro no tomo to
Watashi o yonde

Lyric 'Miraie'

2010-09-26T21:20:00.000-07:00

Mirai E
Artist: Kiroro
Hora ashimoto wo mitegoran
Kore ga anata no ayumu michi
Hora mae wo mitegoran
Are ga anata no mirai

Haha ga kureta takusan no yasashisa
Ai wo idaite ayume to kurikaeshita
Ano toki wa mada osanakute imi nado shiranai
Sonna watashi no te wo nigiri
Issho ni ayundekita

Yume wa itsumo sora takaku aru kara
Todokanakute kowai ne dakedo oitsuzukeru no
Jibun no SUTOORII dakara koso akirametakunai
Fuan ni naru to te wo nigiri
Issho ni ayundekita

Sono yasashi wo toki ni wa iyagari
Hanareta haha e sunao ni narezu

Hora ashimoto wo mitegoran
Kore ga anata no ayumu michi
Hora mae wo mitegoran
Are ga anata no mirai

Mirai e mukatte yukkuri to aruite yukou

Met Hari Raya Iedul Fitri

2010-09-05T23:58:00.000-07:00

Satukan tangan, satukan hati
Itulah indahnya silaturahmi
Di Hari kemenangan Kita padukan
Keikhlasan untuk saling memaafkan
Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri
Mohon Maaf Lahir Batin.

Mr. N

Sedih aku

2010-05-10T20:37:00.000-07:00

Sudah seminggu laptopku ga balik, ko ya ada yg tega pinjem ga bilang2

Turut Berduka Cita

2010-04-28T22:38:00.000-07:00

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb,
Diberitahukan kepada segenap keluarga besar SMK N 1 Cilacap, bahwa pada Hari ini Kamis, 29 April 2010, Bpk. Isnaeni (Guru Pend. Agama Islam) SMK N 1 Cilacap telah pulang ke Rahmatulloh karena sakit. Mari kita doakan semoga Arwah dan amal baik beliau diterima oleh Alloh SWT dan keluarga yang ditinggalkan dianugerahi ketabahan dan kesabaran, Amien.

Bali, masih cantikkah?

2010-03-10T01:07:00.000-08:00

TUGAS BHS INGGRIS XI UPW

2010-01-13T20:09:00.000-08:00

Kindly please write your assignment here!

Mr. N

Q-R UN 2003-2009

2010-01-12T22:47:00.000-08:00

QUESTION AND RESPONSES
2003
1. Hi, how are you doing?
a. I’m doing my homework
b. Very well, thank you
c. By bus
2. Can you show me where the post office is?
a. Yes, I can go to the post office
b. It’s at the corner of the street
c. The postman comes at nine
3. Good afternoon, Sari Jaya service station. Can I help you?
a. We offer special service
b. Yes, the gas station is far from here
c. I’d like to have my car engine checked
4. I’ll take this. Do you accept a credit card?
a. The guarantee card is in the box
b. Sorry, we don’t give credit card
c. Certainly. You just need to sign
5. Good bye. See you soon
a. Don’t mention it
b. My pleasure
c. See you later
6. Could I have your driving license, please?
a. Certainly. Here you are
b. I’m driving my wagon
c. I always listen to you
7. I’m going to supermarket. Do you need anything?
a. A kilo of sugar, please
b. That be lovely
c. Don’t mention it
8. Working with a computer for a long time made me sick
a. You should take a rest then
b. People are crazy about computer
c. Why don’t you take another one
9. I’d like to confirm my flight to Jakarta
a. I’m afraid there are no more seats left
b. Certainly. Can you tell your flight number?
c. I’m sorry, there is no flight to Jakarta tomorrow
10. We are so sorry that we couldn’t meet you at the airport.
a. Please don’t bother me
b. It’s okay. I’ll the taxi
c. The meeting is at the airport

2004
11. I don’t think you have met him before. Lisa, this is Mr. Edward.
A. Thank you very much
B. For a coincidence
C. I’m happy to meet you

12. Could you put me through to 707 to Mr. Nelson?
A. Yes, sure Mr. Nelson
B. Certainly. May I help you?
C. Who is speaking, please?
13. Could you show me the way to the post office, please?
A. Sure. It’s just two blocks from here on the left
B. Yes, the show is next to the post office
C. I want to buy some stamps and envelopes
14. Would you like me to bring you a VCD tonight?
A. Give me a ring tonight
B. That would be lovely
C. No, I don’t think to go to the sea
15. John looks so pale and has a fever.
A. I put the pail somewhere
B. He should see a doctor
C. He is good looking

16. I’ve finished typing all the letters, Sir. Please find them on your desk.
A. I’m very grateful for your help
B. Yes, my desk is full of letters
C. No. I don’t writing letters
17. Look at the couple in the wedding. What do you think of the wife?
A. I think he loves his wife
B. There are many wonderful thing
C. What a beautiful bride!
18. What do you think of inviting Inul Daratista to our graduation celebration?
A. Inul is a very popular singer
B. I do not totally agree
C. What a wonderful party!
19. Can I see you tomorrow night?
A. Sunday morning would be good
B. My father likes to see the movies
C. I felt sad last night
20. I’m Jane Wesley. I would like to see the director. Is he in?
A. Jane Wesley is in her office
B. Have you made an appointment?
C. Let me see the director

2005
21. Hello mother, how’s everything?
a. Yes, it is c. Not so bad
b. Cheerio
22. Mr. Yusuf is out at the moment. Can I help you?
a. Can you help me, please?
b. What can I do for you?
c. Can I leave a message?
23. I’m terribly sorry for the inconvenience
a. Of course, I’m very convenient
b. It’s okay sometimes this things happen
c. When will it be convenient for you?
24. Sorry to bother you, I’m looking for the nearest internet café?
a. Just go down the street and it’s on the right
b. Well, I often go to the internet café too
c. I’m sorry to hear that, I hope you’ll find it soon
25. Oh, I have terrible toothache
a. You’d better take these pills and go and see the dentist
b. You’re right the weather is terribly cold
c. I don’t think I have a headache
26. Do you prefer working for a domestic or foreign company?
a. Yes, I prefer working at home
b. Working for a foreign company is better I think
c. I have worked for both domestic and foreign companies
27. Shall we go for a picnic before the final semester test?
a. I agree. I don’t like final semester test
b. I don’t think it’s a good idea, we should study harder now
c. It’s great. Going for a picnic helps us release tension after the test
28. I’m sorry to say this, but I’m not satisfied with your service
a. The service of our company is always satisfying
b. I can assure you that we are happy to accept every complaint
c. I’m not satisfied with the way you complain to us

2006
29. When will the plane arrive?
a. Jane will depart at 6.00
b. At 4.30 according to the schedules
c. It will take off in twenty minutes
30. What size do you wear in shoes?
a. It’s forty
b. I need a bigger size
c. They were here already
31. How was the trip to Sentani lake?
a. Great, I’ll be back again someday
b. Okay, but I prefer to have coffee
c. Good, I sent the money to him
32. Did you know that we are going to have a new manager?
a. Yes, we manage to arrive on time
b. Yes, he will introduce himself today
c. No, we’re not going anywhere today

2007
33. What time does this electronic store open?
A. Yes, the store sells electronics
B. As far as I know it opens at 5 p.m.
C. In the evening we turn on the electricity

34. I think English is interesting, isn’t it?
a. Yes, I always attend interesting lesson
b. No, my teacher doesn’t speak English et all
c. Yes, I really like it

35. Which way is the nearest money changer from here?
a. No, there isn’t any money changer here
b. There is one at the end of the street
c. The most expensive currency is pound sterling
36. Hello. How can I cancel the reservation of two suite room for next Friday?
a. Please contact the receptionist at the extension 12
b. I regret to tell you about my cancellation
c. Certainly, the rooms available for you
2008

37. Which one do you think will suit me better, the black gown or the red one?
a. Please sit down and relax.
b. The black one looks more elegant.
c. You’d better buy it yourself.
1. 38. Why don’t you take a public speaking class?
a. I enjoy public speaking class.
b. I’m speaking English slowly.
c. That’s a good idea.

2. 39. You study at school from 7 everyday, don’t you?
a. Yes, we study at school everyday.
b. Yes, we spend 8 hours a day at school.
c. No, I don’t go to school at 7 everyday.
3. 40. Excuse me, I’m looking for a travel agent
4. around here. Do you have any idea where it is?
a. I’m sorry, I’m a stranger myself.
b. I’m not a travel agent staff.
c. My idea is better than yours.

2009
41. Your room looks very dirty. How about if I help you clean it up?
a. That’s very kind of you
b. I’ve just bought a new vacuum cleaner
c. I’ve already washed the clothes

42. Would you prefer to get a job or continue studying?
a. You can work after studying
b. I prefer working if possible
c. Yes, I would go to university
43. Would you like to come over for dinner tonight?
a. I’d love to, thanks
b. Yes, the show is over
c. We had TV dinner last night
44. Can you tell me where South Street is, please?
a. Yes, he lives on South Street
b. Yes, it’s about 5 minutes walk in that
direction
c. No, you can’t turn around there because of
the flood.

Deep Fried Side Dishes

2010-01-02T01:36:00.000-08:00

Deep Fried Side Dishes
Posted by Ginny
Nov
21
2009

While perhaps not the most healthy, there are some delicious deep fried side dishes called 揚げ物 (agemono). One well known deep fried dish inside and outside of Japan is コロッケ. The ingredients for コロッケ differ by restaurant, but the most basic and commonly used ingredients include meat, potatoes, onion, salt rolled into oval shaped patties. After rolled in some flour, they are dipped in some egg yolk. Then they are rolled in some bread crumbs called パンこ. Finally they are deep fried in vegetable oil until they are brown.

とんカツ is often mistaken for コロッケ. The crucial difference between とんカツ and コロッケ is that とんカツ is always made of pork while コロッケ can be made out of chicken, pork, or beef. Variations on とんカツ include チケンカツ (made of chicken), ハムカツ (made of ham), ぎゅうカツ (made of beef). When served, とんカツ is cut into long stripes and dipped in a thick black Worcestershire sauce.

天ぷら are deep fried pieces of seafood or vegetables. The most common types of 天ぷら are shrimp, squid, crab or squash 天ぷら. First the shrimp (or squid, or crab, basically whatever you please) is fried in some batter made of water, flour and baking soda. Then they are fried in vegetable oil. てんつゆ is a dipping sauce that is commonly served with 天ぷら. てんつゆ is made of だし (soup stock), みりん (rice wine), and しょうゆ (soy sauce).

These types of food are also commonly made at home, so I’m sure you can find some good recipes on the net. Ok, time to go, またね!

Ke USA mau?

2009-11-24T21:11:00.000-08:00

To alumni SMK N 1 Cilacap especially UJP yg dah di kerja di Industri Tourism, ada kesempatan belajar di Community College di USA. Yang berminat contact Mr. N asap.

Aged Day

2009-11-17T22:26:00.001-08:00

Every third Monday of September is Keirou no ni (敬老の日) or Respect for the Aged Day. On this day, news stations like to report the current statistics on the geriatric population. As of now, the oldest Japanese woman is Kama Chinen (知念カマ). She is one hundred and fourteen years old. Not surprisely, she is from Okinawa (沖縄), Japan. The local elderly population of Okinawa are known for their longevity. A low fat diet, low stress lifestyle and a caring community for the elderly, are some of the things that contribute to the long life span of the Okinawans.

Despite Kama Chinen’s long life, her age has taken a toll on her. She can no longer move around without a wheelchair. Other than that, she is considered a ‘healthy’ for her age. Not just in Okinawa, but in Japan in general, the elderly population is rising rapidly. This has profound social implications for Japan. Insurance premiums are rising, which has some impact on the Japanese government and its tax paying citizens. Although longevity is increasing with age, the quality of life isn’t necessarily rising in direct proportion to age.

Some of the elderly have very high salt and cholestrol diets. The instability of the economy has made it so that some members of the elderly community have to continue working; contributing to a high stress lifestyle. Even in Okinawa, the expansion of the U.S. military has caused environmental degradation, noise pollution and the introduction of fast food (like McDonalds), which has serious implications for the elderly. With these changes, Respect of the Aged Day may become even more important.

As of now, the types of social services that are provided for the elderly depend on the region and city of Japan. Some towns are generous enough to hand out free bentos (べんとう) or boxed lunches to the elderly. Some towns have annual school plays where children perform skits for the elderly. Like towns, individual families also differ in the way they chose to spend Respect for the Aged Day. Some families use this time to go on vacation and some choose to spend quality time with a grandparent or two with gifts in hand.

BON Festival

2009-10-01T17:50:00.000-07:00

The bon (盆) festival (also called obon) can be understood as ‘the day of the dead’. Depending on the region, the obon (お盆) festival can be celebrated this month or the month before. Places like Tokyo (東京) tend to have the festival in August. Normally this time of the year, it’s hot out, so people will wear a yukata (浴衣). A yutaka (浴衣) is a lighter version of the kimono (着物). The yutaka (浴衣) is made of cotton. Sandals called geta (下駄) are also sometimes worn, but without the tabi (足袋) or socks. Generally speaking, younger women wear floral patterns while older women wear sedated colors.

The bon odori (盆踊り) is the bon dance. The dance differs from region to region and is performed in groups of several people. There is also a high scaffold called a yagura (やぐら), in which a singer or announcer directs and sings along to the dance. According to legend, the dance was started because a monk was overjoyed that his mother was released from suffering in the underworld. To this day the dances are carried out to show one’s appreciation towards one’s dead ancestors. Nowadays, the dances are carried out for entertainment purposes, rather than for spiritual reasons.

The festival can last up to three days. Towards the end of the festival, a ceremony called tooroo nagashi (灯籠流し) is performed. Tooroo nagashi (灯籠流し) means ‘the floating of the lanterns’. The lanterns are made of paper and usually a candle or incense is placed within the lantern. It’s believed that the lanterns help guide any stray spirits to the underworld. Before the advent of modern science and biology, many Japanese people believed that humans came from sources of water. Therefore the floating of the lanterns represent the human body returning to the origin of one’s birth.

While this is a somewhat solemn occassion, it is also a happy time as well. Fireworks and other lighted displays decorate the streets. Food stalls and games are also held for entertainment. As a result, the day of the dead can have twofold purposes. On the one hand, it’s a time of reflection. On the other hand, it’s a time where many Japanese children develop the happiest memories of their childhood.

Info Lowongan Pekerjaan

2009-09-13T21:44:00.000-07:00

Utk Alumni SMK N 1 Cilacap yang lom dapet kerja, ada lowongan kerja di PT JVC Jakarta, tes tgl 5 Oktober. Info lebih lanjut hub. BKK SMK N 1 Cilacap c/o P Agus or P Bambang.

Mr. N

Tugas Bahasa Inggris XII PJ Grup Sampang

2009-09-06T22:56:00.000-07:00

31. Cinta : Mom, Dad, …. . This is Tika and this is Kirei.
Mother : Nice to meet you. Please come in and sit down!
Father : Glad to see you. My daughter has told us a lot about both of you.
a. I want to introduce my friends c. Let me introduce my friend
b. Please introduce your friends to me d. This is my friends

32. Rizqi : Who … the presentation on the seminar next month?
Hilman : Mr. Aziz from Padjajaran University has agreed to come.
a. is delivering c. was delivering
b. delivers d. will deliver

33. Vina : Have you decided what to order?
Maya : No, I haven’t made up my mind. Any suggestion?
Vina : ….
Maya : It’s sounds great. I need something to quench my thirst.
a. Why don’t we have some soup?
b. What about having fried noodle?
c. Can we have some orange juice?
d. How about ordering some hotdog?

34. Manager : How about the purchasing document? Can I have it now?
Staff : …., Sir. I’ll put it on your desk soon after I finish.
a. I’ve done it c. I finished doing it this morning
b. I am typing it now d. I could help you immediately

35. Indri : Hi, Din. I am in the bank and I don’t know how to use the Automatic
Teller Machine.
Dini : Oh, come on, Indri. You can read the instructions, can’t you? Insert
your card into the slot. Press your PIN, then press “withdraw” and the
amount of money you want. You’ll succeed in drawing your money …..
okay?
a. when you needed the money c. if you follow the instructions correctly
b. if you wrote all the instructions d. when you read the manual

36. Zahra : When did Yohan come to your house?
Alfi : He came when I …. my paper last night
a. types c. has been typing
b. typed d. was typing

37. Banu : Are you familiar with the surrounding here?
Tumil : Quite well. We …. here for eight years.
a. are living c. will live
b. were living d. have been living

38. Niar : Do you remember the boy … you talked to on seminar last week?
Indah : Yes, what’s up?
Niar : He is my teacher’s brother, Harry.
a. who c. whom
b. whose d. which

39. Reva : You room looks great with new decoration.
Titian : Is it? Thanks. I had it …. last week.
a. decorate c. to decorate
b. will decorate d. decorated

40. Manager : Would you mind …. The budget for the salary of the workers starting
from next January?
Rinto : I’d be glad to, Sir.
a. to revise c. revised
b. revise d. revising

Remidi Bahasa Jepang XI UJP

2009-09-01T19:34:00.000-07:00

Nihon-go de kaite kudasai!

1. Nona Karin tiao pagi minum teh.
_________________________________
2. Pak Nurkholis mengajar Bahasa Jepang
_________________________________
3. Tadi malam saya tidak belajar
__________________________________
4. Tuan Taro akan pergi ke Jakarta
__________________________________
5. Tuan Takahashi tidak minum sake

Ganbatte

FRIENDSHIP

2009-08-28T21:59:00.000-07:00

Menyentuh banget…

PERSAHABATAN
PETER DAN TINA

Peter dan Tina sedang duduk bersama di taman kampus tanpa melakukan apapun,
hanya memandang langit sementara sahabat-sahabat mereka sedang asik
bercanda ria dengan kekasih mereka masing-masing.

Tina: "Duh bosen banget. Aku harap aku juga punya pacar yang bisa berbagi
waktu denganku."

Peter: "Kayaknya cuma tinggal kita berdua deh yang jomblo. cuma kita berdua
saja yang tidak punya pasangan sekarang."
(keduanya mengeluh dan berdiam beberapa saat)

Tina: "Kayaknya aku ada ide bagus deh. kita adakan permainan yuk?"

Peter: "Eh? permainan apaan?"

Tina: " Eng. .. gampang sih permainannya. . Kamu jadi pacarku dan aku jadi
pacarmu tapi hanya untuk 100 hari saja. gimana menurutmu?"

Peter: "Baiklah... lagian aku juga gada rencana apa-apa untuk beberapa bulan
ke depan."

Tina: "Kok kayaknya kamu gak terlalu niat ya... semangat dong! hari ini akan
jadi hari pertama kita kencan. Mau jalan-jalan kemana nih?"

Peter: "Gimana kalo kita nonton saja? Kalo gak salah film The Troy lagi maen
deh. katanya film itu bagus"

Tina: "OK dech.... Yuk kita pergi sekarang. tar pulang nonton kita ke
karaoke ya...
ajak aja adik kamu sama pacarnya biar seru."

Peter : "Boleh juga..."
(mereka pun pergi nonton, berkaraoke dan Peter mengantarkan Tina pulang
malam harinya)

Hari ke 2:
Peter dan Tina menghabiskan waktu untuk ngobrol dan bercanda di kafe,
suasana kafe yang remang-remang dan alunan musik yang syahdu membawa hati
mereka pada situasi yang romantis... Sebelum pulang Peter membeli sebuah
kalung perak berliontin bintang untuk Tina.

Hari ke 3:
Mereka pergi ke pusat perbelanjaan untuk mencari kado untuk seorang sahabat
Peter.
Setelah lelah berkeliling pusat perbelanjaan, mereka memutuskan membeli
sebuah miniatur mobil mini. Setelah itu mereka beristirahat duduk di
foodcourt, makan satu potong kue dan satu gelas jus berdua dan mulai
berpegangan tangan untuk pertama kalinya.

Hari ke 7:
Bermain bowling dengan teman-teman Peter. Tangan tina terasa sakit karena
tidak pernah bermain bowling sebelumnya. Peter memijit-mijit tangan Tina
dengan lembut.

Hari ke 25:
Peter mengajak Tina makan malam di Ancol Bay . Bulan sudah menampakan diri,
langit yang cerah menghamparkan ribuan bintang dalam pelukannya. Mereka
duduk menunggu makanan, sambil menikmati suara desir angin berpadu dengan
suara gelombang bergulung di pantai. Sekali lagi Tina memandang langit, dan
melihat bintang jatuh. Dia mengucapkan suatu permintaan dalam hatinya.

Hari ke 41:
Peter berulang tahun. Tina membuatkan kue ulang tahun untuk Peter. Bukan
kue buatannya yang pertama, tapi kasih sayang yang mulai timbul dalam
hatinya membuat kue buatannya itu menjadi yang terbaik. Peter terharu
menerima kue itu, dan dia mengucapkan suatu harapan saat meniup lilin ulang
tahunnya.

Hari ke 67:
Menghabiskan waktu di Dufan. Naik halilintar, makan es krim bersama,dan
mengunjungi stand permainan. Peter menghadiahkan sebuah boneka teddy bear
untuk Tina, dan Tina membelikan sebuah pulpen untuk Peter.

Hari ke 72:
Pergi Ke PRJ. Melihat meriahnya pameran lampion dari negeri China . Tina
penasaran untuk mengunjungi salah satu tenda peramal. Sang peramal hanya
mengatakan "Hargai waktumu bersamanya mulai sekarang", kemudian peramal itu
meneteskan air mata..

Hari ke 84:
Peter mengusulkan agar mereka refreshing ke pantai. Pantai Anyer sangat sepi
karena bukan waktunya liburan bagi orang lain. Mereka melepaskan sandal dan
berjalan sepanjang pantai sambil berpegangan tangan, merasakan lembutnya
pasir dan dinginnya air laut menghempas kaki mereka. Matahari terbenam, dan
mereka berpelukan seakan tidak ingin berpisah lagi..

Hari ke 99:
Peter memutuskan agar mereka menjalani hari ini dengan santai dan sederhana.
Mereka berkeliling kota dan akhirnya duduk di sebuah taman kota .

15:20 pm
Tina: "Aku haus.. Istirahat dulu yuk sebentar."
Peter: "Tunggu disini, aku beli minuman dulu. Aku mau teh botol saja. Kamu
mau minum apa?"
Tina: "Aku saja yang beli. kamu kan capek sudah menyetir keliling kota hari
ini. Sebentar ya"
Peter mengangguk. kakinya memang pegal sekali karena dimana-mana Jakarta
selalu macet.

15:30 pm
Peter sudah menunggu selama 10 menit and Tina belum kembali juga.
Tiba-tiba seseorang yang tak dikenal berlari menghampirinya dengan wajah
panik.
Peter : " Ada apa pak?"
Orang asing: " Ada seorang perempuan ditabrak mobil. Kayaknya perempuan itu
adalah temanmu"
Peter segera berlari bersama dengan orang asing itu..
Disana, di atas aspal yang panas terjemur terik matahari siang,tergeletak
tubuh Tina bersimbah darah, masih memegang botol minumannya.
Peter segera melarikan mobilnya membawa Tina ke rumah sakit terdekat.
Peter duduk diluar ruang gawat darurat selama 8 jam 10 menit.
Seorang dokter keluar dengan wajah penuh penyesalan.

23:53 pm
Dokter: "Maaf, tapi kami sudah mencoba melakukan yang terbaik. Dia masih
bernafas sekarang tapi Yang kuasa akan segera menjemput. Kami menemukan
surat ini dalam kantung bajunya."
Dokter memberikan surat yang terkena percikan darah kepada Peter dan dia
segera masuk ke dalam kamar rawat untuk melihat Tina. Wajahnya pucat tetapi
terlihat damai..
Peter duduk disamping pembaringan tina dan menggenggam tangan Tina dengan
erat.
Untuk pertama kali dalam hidupnya Peter merasakan torehan luka yang sangat
dalam di hatinya.
Butiran air mata mengalir dari kedua belah matanya.
Kemudian dia mulai membaca surat yang telah ditulis Tina untuknya.

Dear Peter...
ke 100 hari kita sudah hampir berakhir.
Aku menikmati hari-hari yang kulalui bersamamu.
Walaupun kadang-kadang kamu jutek dan tidak bisa ditebak,
tapi semua hal ini telah membawa kebahagiaan dalam hidupku.
Aku sudah menyadari bahwa kau adalah pria yang berharga dalam hidupku.
Aku menyesal tidak pernah berusaha untuk mengenalmu lebih dalam lagi
sebelumnya..
Sekarang aku tidak meminta apa-apa, hanya berharap kita bisa memperpanjang
hari-hari kebersamaan kita. Sama seperti yang kuucapkan pada bintang jatuh
malam itu di pantai,
Aku ingin kau menjadi cinta sejati dalam hidupku. Aku ingin menjadi
kekasihmu selamanya dan berharap kau juga bisa berada disisiku seumur
hidupku. Peter, aku sangat sayang padamu.

23:58
Peter: "Tina, apakah kau tahu harapan apa yang kuucapkan dalam hati saat
meniup lilin ulang tahunku?
Aku pun berdoa agar Tuhan mengijinkan kita bersama-sama selamanya.
Tina, kau tidak bisa meninggalkanku! hari yang kita lalui baru berjumlah 99
hari!
Kamu harus bangun dan kita akan melewati puluhan ribu hari bersama-sama!
Aku juga sayang padamu, Tina.. Jangan tinggalkan aku, jangan biarkan aku
kesepian!
Tina, Aku sayang kamu...!"

Jam dinding berdentang 12 kali..... jantung Tina berhenti berdetak.
Hari itu adalah hari ke 100...

Katakan perasaanmu pada orang yang kau sayangi sebelum terlambat.
Kau tidak akan pernah tahu apa yang akan terjadi besok.
Kau tidak akan pernah tahu siapa yang akan meninggalkanmu dan tidak akan
pernah kembali lagi.

*Dear Friends* ,
*
Tahukah anda* kalau orang yang kelihatan begitu tegar
hatinya, adalah orang
yang sangat lemah dan butuh pertolongan?
*
Tahukah anda* kalau orang yang menghabiskan waktunya
untuk melindungi
orang lain adalah justru orang yang sangat butuh
seseorang untuk
melindunginya?
*
Tahukah anda* kalau tiga hal yang paling sulit untuk
diungkapkan adalah :
Aku cinta kamu, maaf dan tolong aku
*
Tahukah anda* kalau orang yang suka berpakaian *warna
merah* lebih yakin
kepada dirinya sendiri?
*
Tahukah anda* kalau orang yang suka berpakaian *kuning
* adalah orang yang
menikmati kecantikannya sendiri?
*
Tahukah anda * kalau orang yang suka berpakaian *hitam
*adalah orang yang
ingin tidak diperhatikan dan butuh bantuan dan
pengertian anda?
*
Tahukah anda * kalau anda menolong seseorang,
pertolongan tersebut
dikembalikan dua kali lipat?
*
Tahukah anda* bahwa lebih mudah mengatakan perasaan
anda dalam tulisan
dibandingkan mengatakan kepada seseorang secara
langsung? Tapi tahukah
anda bahwa hal tsb akan lebih bernil ai saat anda
mengatakannya dihadapan
orang tsb?
*
Tahukah anda* kalau anda memohon sesuatu dengan
keyakinan, keinginan anda
tsb pasti dikabulkan?
*
Tahukah anda* bahwa anda bisa mewujudkan impian anda,
spt jatuh cinta,
menjadi kaya, selalu sehat, jika anda memintanya dengan
keyakinan, dan
jika anda benar2 tahu, anda akan terkejut dengan apa
yang bisa anda
lakukan.
*
Tapi jangan percaya semua yang saya katakan* , sebelum
anda mencobanya
sendiri, jika anda tahu seseorang yang benar2 butuh
sesuatu yg saya
sebutkan diatas, dan anda tahu anda bisa menolongnya,
anda akan melihat
bahwa pertolongan tsb akan dikembalikan dua kali lipat.

Hari ini, *bola PERSAHABATAN * ada dilapangan anda,
kirim ini kepada orang
yang benar2 sahabat anda (termasuk saya jika saya juga
sahabat). Juga,
jangan merasa kecewa jika tidak ada seseorang yang
mengirimkannya
kembali kepada anda, anda akan mengetahui bahwa anda
akan tetap menjaga bola untuk
orang lainnya ........ karena *lebih baik memberi daripada
menerima *bukan ??? =)

Ok, inilah yang harus anda lakukan . :

Kirim kepada SEMUA TEMAN anda!
Tapi anda harus MELAKUKANNYA dalam satu jam setelah
membuka surat ini!

Sekarang . BUAT 1 PERMINTAAN !!!!

Buat sekarang,

Ini kesempatan terakhir anda!!!
Saya harap anda telah membuat suatu permintaan, Sekarang
kirim surat
ini kepada:
1 orang : permintaan anda akan terwujud dalam satu tahun
3 orang : 6 bulan
5 orang : 3 bulan
6 orang : 1 bulan
7 orang : 2 minggu
8 orang : 1 minggu
9 orang : 5 hari
10 orang : 3 hari
12 orang : 2 hari
15 orang : 1 hari
20 orang : 3 jam

Partikel "yo"

2009-08-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

The yo (よ) particle can be used for emphasis. For example a sentence like uso ja nai yo (うそじゃないよ) means something like, ‘I assure you it’s not a lie!’ Another example is, honto des yo (ほんとですよ) which means something like, ‘I assure you it’s true!’ Without the yo (よ), honto des (ほんとです) or uso ja nai (うそじゃない), just means ‘it’s true’ or ‘it’s a lie.’ Adding the yo (よ) gives these phrases more of an emphasis.

In addition, yo (よ) can be used to state something with authority. If someone says, muri des yo (むりですよ), it’s like someone saying, ‘I guarantee you that it’s impossible’. The tone of this statment is made very strong by the use of the yo (よ) particle, so be careful about using it towards certain people. For example, I wouldn’t use the yo (よ) particle in a sentence with a boss. I think it would come off as rude if you were to assert yourself so strongly in front of your superior.

The yo (よ) particle can also be used to brag about something. For example, if you say, goukaku shita yo (ごうかくしたよ), which can be translated as, ‘Of course I passed.’ I left the subject wide open for interpretation. It could be a test, an interview, whatever you want it to be. You could also say, kantan des yo (かんたんですよ), which could mean, ‘Of course it’s easy.’ I also left this wide open for interpretation.

The main point that I tried to emphasize is that with all these phrases, the yo (よ) particle can take on different undertones. Yes, it’s true that in the general sense yo (よ) is assertive and authoritative, but notice how it’s hard to exact an all purpose explanation that is the same for every phrase. So the next time you use yo (よ), think about how you want to express yourself.

Remidi Bahasa Inggris X UPW

2009-08-25T19:25:00.000-07:00

Complete the conversation. Write the missing word in each blank.
"It's Zahra's first day in her apartment.

1. Abriel : Hello, Zahra. How _______ ______ today?
Zahra : Not _____. And _____ ______ you?
Anna : ______, thanks

2. Frank : _______ me, ______ you Tiffany?
Zahra : No, _____ _____ ______. My _____ ____ Kireina Zahra. I live downstairs.
Frank : Oh, ____ to ____ you, Zahra. ________ _______ Frank Eddy
Zahra : _____ ______ you _______ ? _______ _____ _____ you, too.

3. Charlie : Hello, Are _____ Kireina Zahra?
Zahra : ____, _____ am
Charlie : How _____ you _____ ? ____ ____ Charlie Berlin, _____ new neighbor.
Zahra : _____ ____ ____ ___? ____ to ____ you, Ms. Berlin

Woro-woro untuk Alumni SMK 1 tahun ini

2009-08-24T18:16:00.001-07:00

Undangan untuk Cap 3 Jari hari Sabtu, 29 Agustus 2009 pukul 09.00.
Be punctual, pls!

Makna Partikel 'Ne'

2009-08-11T19:04:00.000-07:00

When will you see ne (ね)? At the end of a sentence. Take a look at this sentence for an example, “いい　てんきですね” (ii tenki desne). This sentence means, ‘the weather is nice, isn’t it?’ Ii (いい) means ‘good/nice’ and tenki (てんき) means ‘weather’ and in this case des (です) means ‘is.’ The ne (ね) at the end of the sentence can be translated as, ‘right?’ or ‘isn’t it?’ Ne (ね) is a particle used to ask for a listener’s confirmation. When someone sticks a ne (ね) at the end of the sentence, that person wants to hear your opinion. One other thing is that you don’t need the ka (か) particle to indicate that you’re asking a question. The ne (ね) just by itself already implies that you’re asking a question that needs confirmation.

Ne (ね) is also a type of softener used when you want to reject someone’s proposal. For example, if someone asks you ‘じかんが　ありますか‘ or jikanga arimaska, which literally means, ‘Do you have some time’ but in context can mean ‘Are you free to spend some time with me’. You want to reject the person, but do it in a way that’s not mean so you could say, ‘ちょっとね…’ (chotto). Chotto (ちょっと) can be translated as ‘ummm…’ but it literally means ‘a little’. In this case, ne (ね) can have the meaning ‘well…’ or ‘you know…’ Unlike the example in the paragraph above, ne (ね) is not use to gain confirmation. It’s kind of used to say, ‘Well…it’s a bit inconvenient for me…you know?’

Ne (ね) can also be used to say a command in an indirect manner. For example, let’s say someone is waiting in line and says, ‘じかんが　ありませんね‘ (jikanga arimasen ne). This literally means, ‘there’s no time’ but in the context of the situation, it could mean, ‘Please hurry up. There’s no time, you know’.

The difficult thing about the Japanese language is that there may be certain undertones or implications within a sentence that depend upon the context of a situation. The use of the ne (ね) particle is where it becomes useful to be socially aware of the implications involved in the meaning of every sentence.

Tugas Bahasa Inggris XII PJ

2009-08-10T22:17:00.000-07:00

Please answer questions on Reading Sections Page 2-3 and Error Recognition page 6.
The previous tasks are already done, just take it.
Good Luck.
Mr. N

Hi

2009-08-07T19:08:00.001-07:00

Mr. N is already in UGM Area now, just come and see me around

TUGAS BAHASA INGGRIS XI UJP

2009-07-22T22:44:00.000-07:00

Dear students,

Please submit your assignment in my blog!
GOOD LUCK!

Kalimat Sederhana

2009-07-22T22:43:00.001-07:00

If you want to say, “I am a Japanese person” in formal Japanese, you could say, “わたしは　にほんじんです” (watashiwa nihonjindes). However, how do you say the opposite of that? How do you say, “I am not a Japanese person” in formal Japanese? You can say this in Japanese as, “わたしは　にほんじんじゃありません” (watashiwa nihonjin ja arimasen).

As you see in this sentence, the ja arimasen (じゃありません) has replaced the des (です). In addition, the ja arimasen (じゃありません) comes right after the noun. You can form the negative form of any sentence that has a noun. I’ll talk about negating sentences with adjectives in another post.

Just so you know, jaa arimasen (じゃありません) is the contracted form of negating a sentence. The uncontracted form is dewa (でわ). Using the example above, I am not a Japanese person is, “わたしは　にほんじんでわありません” (watashiwa nihonjin dewa arimasen).

Subjects can be dropped in Japanese. Therefore, the sentence, “I am a Japanese person” can have the “I” dropped if it’s obvious that you’re doing the talking. Simply saying, “にほんじんです” is adequate enough. This is especially true when you’re asking people questions in Japanese. You can ask, “Are you a Japanese person?” by asking, “にほんじんですか” (nihonjin deska). The Japanese word for “you” in Japanese is “anata” (あなた). You’re free to include anata (あなた) as the subject of the sentence when you’re asking someone a question, but it’s a bit redundant.

Des (です) is a flexible verb. You can use des (です) to say, “am”, “are”, and “is”. For example the sentence, “Misora is ten years old” in Japanese is “みそらは　じゅっさいです“. The same goes for the negative form of des (です) which is jaarimasen (じゃありません). One last thing, before I go, des (です) and jaarimasen (じゃありません) is in the formal, present tense. I’ll write another post on the past tense as well.

One last note, the particle は in わたしは　にほんじんでわありません and other sentences, is pronounced as wa, not ha. は is also a subject marking particle. However, since subjects can be dropped, this particle can also be dropped.

Classroom Vocabs

2009-07-22T22:32:00.000-07:00

school - gakko (がっこう)

student - gakusee (がくせい)

teacher - sensee (せんせい)

class - kurasu (クラス)

class - jugyoo (じゅきょう)

blackboard - kokuban (こくばん)

book - hon (ほん)

dictionary - jisho (じしょ)

homework - shukudai (しゅくだい)

pencil - enpitsu (えんぴつ)

pen - pen (ペン)

question - shitsumon (しつもん)

answer - kotae (こたえ)

eraser - keshigomu (けしゴム)

desk - tsukue (つくえ)

chair - isu (いす)

Warna dalam Bahasa Jepang

2009-07-14T22:09:00.000-07:00

I’m going to list the colors in Japanese. I’ll also list them in the kanji and hiragana/katakana.

black - Kuro (くろ)(黒)

blue - Ao (あお)(青)

light blue - mizuiro (みずいろ)(水色)

brown - Chairo (ちゃいろ)(茶色)

golden - kiniro (きんいろ)(金色)

red - Aka (あか)(赤)

white - Shiro (しろ)(白)

pink - Momoiro (ももいろ)(桃色)

pink - pinku (ピンク)

orange - daidaiiro (だいだいいろ)(橙色)

green - midori (みどり)(緑)

light green - kimidori (黄緑)

yellow - kiiro (きいろ)(黄色)

purple - murasaki (むらさき)(紫)

grey - haiiro (はいいろ)(灰色)

grey - nezu (ねず)

Tugas Bahasa Inggris UJP

2009-07-10T19:57:00.000-07:00

Questions number 41 to 50, do it in your answer sheet!.

41. Give your opinion (agree or disagree) to the following case and tell your reason.
Children are not allowed to have hand phone.
A. (+)...............................
B. ( - ) .............................

42. Give suggestions on the following situations.
A. Your mother will go out, but it’s rather cloudy.
What is your suggestion?
…………………………………………………………………..
B. It’s very hot in this room.
What is your suggestion?
…………………………………………………………………...
C. Your friend found that his work is boring.
What is your suggestion?
……………………………………………………………………
43. You are inviting your friend to have dinner with you. Please complete
this dialog!
A: . . . . . . . . ……………. . . . . . ?
B: . . . . ………. . . Where will we have dinner? (Accept the invitation)
A: At “LEZAT” Restaurant.

44. Respond the statement bellow using the expressions to convince other.
A. Sanny : I’m afraid I won’t pass the promotion test.
Nina : I assure you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B. Tonny : I’m not confident about joining band festival.
Ardy :I believe . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .

45. Complete the sentences below using must or had to.
A.We . . . . submit the assignment yesterday.
B.This package is very important I . . . . . deliver it soon.
C.Your shoes are very dirty.
You . . . . . clean them.

46. Change the following sentences into passive voice!
A.Valentino Rosy has won MOTO GP race eight times.
…………………………………………………………….
B.Manchester United defeated Arsenal last week.
……………………………………………………………..
C.FIFA will hold World Cup 2010 in South Africa.
……………………………………………………………..

47. Put the verb in the brackets into the correct form of conditional sentence
type II.
A.If you (not come) to my party, I (feel) disappointed.
B.If I (hungry), I (have) to find something to eat.

48. Arrange the following jumbled instructions!
A.Now, the rice is ready to be served.
B.Then, boil and cool it the slowly for about 20 minutes until there
is no more water.
C.Well, let me tell you the steps of cooking rice.
D.Next put the rice with some water in a pot.
E.After that, put the rice to the simmer and steam it about 45 minutes.
F.First, wash some rice in cold water.
…………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………..
…………………………………………………………………..

49. What would you say to compliment or congratulate other people
to this situation?

Your Father got a promotion to be Sales Manager in his office.
You : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Father :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50. Arrange these words into good sentences!
A.am – at – say – I – the – can – how – moment – delighted – I.
B.for – the – years – graph – five – shows – last – sales – our – the .

Please send your answers via my blog.
Good Luck
Mr. N

Woro-Woro utuk UJPers

2009-07-08T22:52:00.001-07:00

Dear UJPers in Yogya,

Please kindly send me your e-mail address as soon as possible because I will give you assignment of English. It is a must so do it accordingly.

Mr. N

Vegetable Vocabulary

2009-07-08T22:50:00.000-07:00

Here is a vocabulary list containing some items you’ll probably see in a Japanese grocery store.

やさい - vegetable

たまねぎ - onion

トマト - tomato

ブロッコリー - brocolli

レタス - lettuce

きゅうり - cucumber

ポテト - potato

にんじん - carrot

まめ - bean

ほうれんそう - spinach

だいこん - radish

ズッキーニ - zucchini

ししとう - green pepper

わかめ - seaweed

Restaurant Food Vocabulary

2009-07-03T21:22:00.000-07:00

You may some of these items on a menyuu (メニュー) or menu dining in a Japanese restaurant.

スパゲッテイ - (supagetti) spaghetti

カレー - (karee) curry

そば - (soba) buck wheat noodles (usually served cold)

うどん - (udon) thick white noodles (usually served ward)

サンドイッチ - (sandoicchi) sandwich

アイスクリーム - (aisukuriimu) ice cream

ラーメン - (raamen) ramen noodles

ハンバーガー - (hanbaagaa) hamburger

コーヒー - (koohii) coffee

コーラ - (coora) cola

サラダ - (sarada) salad

おちゃ - (ocha) tea

ジュース - (juusu) juice

ミルク - (miruku) milk

Japanese Banknote

2009-06-19T21:31:00.000-07:00

¥1000 : is blue in color. One side has Noguchi Hideyo (野口英世). He’s also Noguchi Seisaku (野口清作). He suffered a burn injury in his childhood, that impacted his decision to become a doctor. Unfortunately, the injury deformed his hand and he was unable to get employment in Japan. He moved to America and did research on the causes of syphilis. He never won the Nobel Prize, but it turns out that he was crucial to figuring out the disease. The other side contains an image of Fuji san (富士山) or Mt. Fuji and sakura (さくら) or cherry blossoms.

¥2000 : Is green in color and has shureimon (守礼門) on one side. Shureimon (守礼門) is the name of one of the gates of Shurijoo (首里城) or Shuri Castle. Shuri Castle is one of the famous castles in Japan. The other side of the banknote has a portrait of Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部). Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部) is the author of Genji Monogatari (源氏物語) or the Tale of Genji.

¥5000 : is purple and contains a portrait of Higuchi Ichiyoo (樋口一葉), also known as Higuchi Natsuko (樋口夏子). She is considered one of the most prominent female writers in Japan. Her most famous works are Takekurabe (たけくらべ) and Nigorie (にごりえ). She initially wrote to support her family. Little did she know her work would become famous. The other side contains a painting done by Ogata Koorin (尾形光琳).

¥10000 : contains a portrait of Fukuzawa Yukichi (福澤諭吉). Fukuzawa is considered one of the founders of modern Japan. He was a progressive, meaning he supported Japan’s modernization. His lasting contribution to Japanese society came in the form of a newspaper called Jiji Shinpo (時事新報) or Current Events. His newspaper helped the Japanese people gradually embrace change.

Japanese Months

2009-06-16T21:49:00.000-07:00

January: ichigatsu (一月)（いちがつ）

February: nigatsu (二月)　（にがつ）

March: sangatsu (三月)　（さんがつ）

April: shigatsu (四月)　（しがつ）

May: gogatsu (五月)　（ごがつ）

June: rokugatsu (六月)　（ろくがつ）

July: shichigatsu (七月)　（しちがつ）

August: hachigatsu (八月)　（はちがつ）

September: kugatsu (九月)　（くがつ）

October: juugatsu (十月)　（じゅうがつ）

November: juuichigatsu (十一月)　（じゅういちがつ）

December: juunigatsu (十二月)　（じゅうにがつ）

The months are pretty straightforward. All you have to do is place the number of the month with the counter “gatsu”. So for April it would be the word four or “shi” plus gatsu, which means month. The first parentheses contains the kanji and the second parentheses contains the hiragana.

UJP's tradition in UN

2009-06-13T00:33:00.000-07:00

Alhamdulilah tahun ini SMK N 1 Cilacap bisa meluluskan semua siswanya 100%. Khusus Program Keahlian Usaha Jasa Pariwisata, ayo pertahankan tradisi dan prestasi kita di UN, semoga di tahun2 mendatang UJP bisa meluluskan siswanya 100% lagi. Bravo UJP.

Mr. N

Labels of Japanese People

2009-06-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

There are particular labels used to describe Japanese people who have left Japan to migrate to another country.

Issei (一世) refers to people who were born in Japan, but have immigrated to another country. This term is especially used to refer to people in the U.S and Brazil. It’s also used to decribe the immigrants who came to the U.S. in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The issei (一世) in Brazil were mostly coffee plante laborers. Most of the laborers wanted to earn money and go right back to Japan after saving some money. For most people, this never happened. Low wages prevented people from saving enough money to even buy a ticket back home. The issei (一世) in the U.S. were sugar plant workers in Hawaii. Many had no permanent plans to stay in Hawaii, but ended up but having families and living in the U.S.; never to return to Japan.

The Nissei (二世) is a term used to describe a generation of people who were born to at least one issei (一世) parent and were born in a country other than Japan. The Nissei (二世) frequently suffer from identity crises. It’s usually refers to people who were born after WWI. When they were interned in U.S. and Canadian camps during WWII, many of the nissei (二世) were torn between their Japanese roots and their new found identity as Americans. A lot of the nissei (二世) knew how to speak Japanese and were taught by their issei (一世) parents to uphold Japanese values. However, the nissei (二世) were also taught English and American values in public schools. Many of them were torn as to where they should place their loyalty, especially after they were interned.

The Sansei (三世) is used to describe the generation of people who are born to at least one nissei (二世) parent. In many cases, the sansei (三世) were encouraged by their parents to obtain higher education. This also means that many of the sansei (三世) spoke fluent English and almost little or no Japanese. Unlike the issei (一世), the sansei (三世) typically view themselves as Americans, or Canadians with Japanese ancestry. Some have married outside of the Japanese community and have adopted Christianity as their religion. The sansei (三世) were the most vocal activists in lobbying for the U.S. government to apologize for the internment of Japanese citizens.

Nikkeijin (日系人) is a general term used to describe Japanese emigrants and their descendants. The nikkeijin (日系人) refers to the issei (一世), nissei (二世) and sansei (三世). In many cases, the Japanese government does not grant citizenships to people who are yonsei (四世) and up. If you can prove that you are a sansei (三世) or below, you may apply for citizenship. A similar term is dekasegi (出稼ぎ). Dekasegi (出稼ぎ) refers especially to Japanese Brazilians who have immigrated to Japan to find better jobs. There is considered discrimination against the dekasegi (出稼ぎ). They are not viewed as “Japanese” and are frequently considered as foreigners.

Sentoo

2009-06-07T19:05:00.000-07:00

A sentoo (銭湯) is a public bathhouse. Even though people have bathtubs at home, a sentoo (銭湯) is a bit different from your ordinary bathtub.

A sentoo (銭湯) will have separate sections for each gender. Male children up to ten years of age can go with their mothers. Other than that, the gender division is strictly enforced. That means no peeking! If you’re caught peeking in the opposite sex’s changing room, you’re definitely going to take a trip to the police station, so mind your sentoo manners! The men’s area will have a bluish door with the word otoko (男) on it. The women’s side is red with the word for onna (女) on it. Otoko = man. Onna = woman.

Every sentoo (銭湯) has a locker room where you store your clothes and other belongings. Before you enter the locker room you have to pay an entrance fee. Each sentoo (銭湯) has their own rates. Some charge for the number of hours you plan to stay, while others charge a flat fee no matter how long or short you stay. Once you’ve paid, you’ll be given a key with your locker number on it. In some places, you can store your belongings in any random lockers, except for the ones that are reserved for regular customers.

You are not permitted to wear any clothing once you enter the public bathing area. The only thing you can bring is a small bucket with soap, shampoo, back scrubber, small towel and maybe some sandals. They sell these things at the sentoo (銭湯), but they’re on the pricy side. They bathing area also contains small stools that you can sit on. These stools have been used, so I personally place a towel on the stool, just in case.

The floor of the bathing area is covered with tiles, which can cause your barefoot to get very hot. The bathhouse that I go to regularly, allows people to bring clog-like sandals, so I bring sandals. The sandals allow me to walk around with ease without stinging my feet. However, check with the person at the front desk to make sure you can do this. Not all places allow footwear in the bathing area.

The waters of the sentoo (銭湯) are steaming hot. You can cool off in another room with a bathtub full of cold water. The catch is that you have to pay an extra fee. There’s a person watching at the entrance to this room, so you probably won’t be able to sneak past without paying. Besides, you need to show your wristband, which proves that you’ve paid the extra fee. One way to cool down without having to pay such a big fee is to buy cold drinks at the vending machines.

So why go to a sentoo when you have a bathtub at home? It’s just relaxing. The water never gets cold and you can sit in the water for hours just resting. Too bad I don’t own a sentoo. If I did, I’d go there practically every day.

Answer to Kanji Practice

2009-06-05T20:31:00.000-07:00

1) Meaning: space, interval.　Kun: ま.　On: カン.　間

2) Meaning: three.　Kun: み.　On: サン.　三

3) Meaning: six.　Kun: む　On: ロク.　六

4) Meaning: eye.　Kun: め　On: ガン.　眼

5) Meaning: tree, wood.　On: モク　Kun: き.　木

6) Meaning: next, come.　On: ライ　Kun: くろ.　来

7) Meaning: power, strength.　On: リイ　Kun: ちから.　力

Meaning: weak.　On: ルイ　Kun: よわい.　羸

9) Meaning: cool, cold.　On: レイ　Kun: つめたい.　冷

10) Meaning: old age, elderly.　On: ロウ　Kun: ふける.　老

Hasil Lomba

2009-06-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

Setelah melalui tahapan lomba pada hari Minggu 31 Mei - 1 Juni 2009 akhirnya menetapkan juara - juara sebagai berikut :

Juara I : Kontingen Kota Semarang
Juara II : Kontingen Kota Magelang
Juara III: Kontingen Kab. Purbalingga

Dengan demikian Kontingen Kota Semarang berhak menjadi wakil Jawa Tengah di GPBN Tingkat Nasional .

Adapun rekap penilaian adalah sebagai berikut :

NO	KOTA / KAB	NAMA PESERTA	NILAI					RANGKING
			SHODOU	ROLE PLAY	READING	LCC	TOTAL NILAI
1	Kota Semarang	Yunitasari	392,5	454,33	265,66	400	1512,5	1
		Novi Wulandari
2	Kota Magelang	Anarti	332,67	469,33	285	400	1487	2
		Novarinda Anggi P
3	Kab. Purwokerto	Khaulah Syahdiah	355,67	431,33	272,83	200	1259,83	5
		Annisa Nur D
4	Kab. Boyolali	Winarno	306,167	376,67	236,167	200	1119	8
		Ani Mustikawati
5	Kab. Rembang	Siti Kholifah	289	411,67	175,83	100	976,5	11
		M. Rudi Ainun Najib
6	Kab. Purbalingga	Nur Sulistiowati	354,5	465	286,83	300	1406,33	3
		Wiwit Adi Saputri
7	Kab. Temanggung	Erlina Puspita Sari	280,5	246,67	247	400	1174,167	7
		Ristanti
8	Kab. Semarang	Tuti Winarni	328,167	418,333	261,5	300	1308	4
		Rifatul Hidayah
9	Kab. Cilacap	Weni Nur Andriani	252,67	421,67	262,83	300	1237,167	6
		Eva April Liliyana
10	Kab. Kendal	Evi Nurlia	291,33	400,67	202	200	1094	10
		Diyah Ayu Safitri
11	Kab. Purworejo	Lina Anggraeny	215,33	399,33	176,67	100	891,33	12
		Yulyo Wahyu PT
12	Kota Salatiga	Asep D	285,167	469,333	252,83	100	1107,33	9
		Purnama

Untuk rekap per mata lomba akan diupload secepat mungkin

Penyelengara Ketua Juri

Idhi Tri Atmojo Iwata Toshikazu

Role-Play Bahasa Jepang

2009-06-03T21:01:00.000-07:00

Team SMK N 1 Cilacap untuk mata lomba Role-play Bahasa Jepang Tingkat Propinsi Jateng telah merampungkan tugasnya. Team SMK N 1 Cilacap baru bisa menempati peringkat 6.Meski belum berhasil membawa trophy kemenangan, usaha mereka sudah sangat maksimal dan kami sangat menghargai itu. Terima kasih.

Kanji Practice

2009-06-02T04:37:00.000-07:00

Once again, I thank everyone who participated in this exercise!

Here are the answers to the hiragana section: 1) ねこ (cat)　 2) なに (what)　3) たこ (octopus)　4) はい (hai)　5) ふうふ (married couple)　6) なか (middle, center)　7) のう (brain)　8) はこ (box)　9) はは (mother)　10) はな(flower)

Here are the answers to the katakana section: 1) テスト (test)　2) ナウ (now)　3) ナイト (night)　4) ナイス (nice)　5) ヌード (nude)　6) ノウ (know)　7) タイ (tie)　8) タフ (tough)　9) ハイ (high)　10) ツー (two)

Today I’m going to give out some kanji exercises. I’ll provide the meaning, the kun reading, which is the native Japanese reading and the on reading, which is the pronunciation borrowed from the Chinese. The on will be in katakana. The kun will be in hiragana. All you have to do is provide the characters in the comment section. All these characters are pretty standard in the Japanese language, so hopefully you won’t have too much difficulty with this exercise.

1) Meaning: space, interval.　Kun: ま.　On: カン.

2) Meaning: three.　Kun: み.　On: サン.

3) Meaning: six.　Kun: む　On: ロク.

4) Meaning: eye.　Kun: め　On: ガン.

5) Meaning: tree, wood.　On: モク　Kun: き

6) Meaning: next, come.　On: ライ　Kun: くろ.

7) Meaning: power, strength.　On: リイ　Kun: ちから.

Meaning: weak.　On: ルイ　Kun: よわい.

9) Meaning: cool, cold.　On: レイ　Kun: つめたい.

10) Meaning: old age, elderly.　On: ロウ　Kun: ふける

More on Hiragana Katakana

2009-05-25T23:04:00.001-07:00

Thank you to everyone who answered the questions to the previous post. Here are the answers to the hiragana section: 1) ai (あい) love 2) ue (うえ) on 3) akai (あかい) red 4) eki (えき) station 5) sushi (すし) sushi 6) sake (さけ) sake 7) koi (こい) carp fish iie (いいえ) no 9) aoi (あおい) blue/green 10) sai (さい) years old. Now the katakana section: 1) kisu (キス) kiss 2) keei (ケーキ) cake 3) ia (イア) ear 4) kiui (キウイ) kiwi 5) ea (エア) air 6) kea (ケア) care 7) saiko (サイコ) pyscho kaa (カー) car 9) sukii (スキー) ski 10) sukai (スカイ) sky

Once again, here are all the list of syllables you will need to do this next exercise. The hiragana is provided first and the katakana is provided second.

ta - (た)(タ)

chi - (ち)(チ)

tsu - (つ)(ツ)

te - (て)(テ)

to - (と)(ト)

na - (な)(ナ)

ni - (に)(ニ)

nu - (ぬ)(ヌ)

ne - (ね)(ネ)

no - (の)(ノ)

For this exercise, transcribe these letters into hiragana. All the characters you will need are provided in today’s list of syllables and the syllables of the last post. 1) neko 2) nani 3) tako 4) hai 5) fuufu 6) naka 7) nou hako 9) haha 10) hana

The list for katakana. 1) tesuto 2) nau 3) naito 4) naisu 5) nuudo 6) nou 7) tai tafu 9) hai 10) tsuu

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Hiragana Practice

2009-05-24T02:07:00.000-07:00

Ok, so let’s do some hiragana (ひらがな) and katakana (かたかな) practice. First I’ll give you all the characters you need to do for this exercise. Just remember that the hiragana (ひらがな) is writen first. The katakana (かたかな) is provided after the hiragana (ひらがな)

a - (あ)(ア)

i - (い)(イ)

u - (う)(ウ)

e - (え)(エ)

o - (お)(オ)

ka - (か)(カ)

ki - (き)(キ)

ku - (く)(ク)

ke - (け)(ケ)

ko - (こ)(コ)

sa - (さ)(サ)

shi - (し)(シ)

su - (す)(ス)

se - (せ)(セ)

so - (そ)(ソ)

Here’s the assignment: write these words into hiragana (ひらがな) in the comments section. The only rule is this: you can do any of the words, but each person can only do a maximum of 5 words. There is no minimum. 1) ai 2) ue 3) akai 4) eki 5) sushi 6) sake 7) koi� iie 9) aoi 10) sai

and write these words into katakana (かたかな) in the comments section. The only rule is this: you can do any of the words, but each person can only do a maximum of 5 words. There is no minimum. Here’s a hint: if you see two consecutive vowels use ー. 1) kisu 2)keeki 3) ia 4) kiui 5) ea 6) kea 7) saiko� kaa 9) sukii 10) sukai

JUKNIS LKS B. JEPANG

2009-05-18T22:43:00.000-07:00

PETUNJUK TEKNIS LOMBA GPBN SMK BAHASA JEPANG

I. Shodo

Peserta adalah seluruh perwakilan kota / kabupaten.
Perlengkapan lomba disediakan oleh panitia
Sebelum lomba akan diadakan peragaan oleh native
Tulisan yang akan dilombakan adalah :　朝日が出る
Ukuran kertas adalah 216 mm x 1000 mm
Waktu yang disediakan adalah 1 jam( 15 menit peragaan, 45 menit lomba.)
Peserta menyerahkan 1 hasil terbaik dari 4 kertas yang diberikan
Point yang dinilai adalah :

Bentuk
Keseimbangan
Ukuran
Tarikan

Point tertinggi adalah 400
Perolehan point kontingen adalah nilai akumulasi peserta

II. Role Play

1. Peserta adalah seluruh perwakilan Kota / Kabupaten.

2. Perlengkapan lomba disediakan sendiri oleh peserta

3. Sebelum lomba harus menyerahkan skrip / naskah skenario Role Play ke panitia dengan alamat :
Mr. Iwata Toshikazu
Apartement Parama Indah
Jl. Bukit Indah No 2 Gombel Semarang

4. Pengiriman Skrip paling lambat 27 Mei 2009

5. Tema Role Play disesuaikan dengan jurusan peserta, atau memilih 1 tema dari yang sudah disodorkan di petunjuk / kisi-kisi.

6. Skrip / naskah boleh ditulis tangan yang mudah dibaca atau diketik.

7. Skrip / naskah boleh ditulis dengan kana atau romaji.

8. Waktu yang disediakan adalah 15 menit ( tidak termasuk persiapan )

9. Urutan penampilan disesuaikan dengan hasil undian.

10. Point yang di nilai adalah:

o Penampilan

o Pilihan kata / pola kalimat

o Kerja sama tim

o Alat Pendukung ( Alat, Pakaian, dll )

11. Point tertinggi tim adalah 400

III. Wawancara

1. Dilakukan setelah Role play selesai;

2. Pertanyaan yang diajukan juri dalam bahasa Jepang;

3. Pertanyaan ditujukan kepada tim, bukan perorangan;

4. Materi yang ditanyakan adalah seputar Role play;

5. Pertanyaan dijawab oleh tim setelah berunding/ salah satu peserta;

6. Waktu yang disediakan adalah 5 menit;

7. Jumlah pertanyaan ditentukan oleh juri;

8. Point yang dinilai adalah kesesuaian jawaban dengan pertanyaan;

IV. Rodoku (Membaca)

1. Peserta adalah seluruh perwakilan kota / kabupaten;

2. Perlengkapan lomba disediakan oleh panitia;

3. Sebelum lomba akan diadakan undian urutan penampilan;

4. Materi yang dibaca adalah wacana bahasa Jepang modern;

5. Tulisan materi berkarakter hiragana dan katakana;

6. Peserta membaca satu bacaan dari 4 bacaan yang disediakan;

7. Peserta mengambil undian bacaan yang akan dibaca;

8. Waktu yang disediakan adalah 3 menit persiapan dan 5 menit pelaksanaan;

9. Point yang dinilai adalah :

o Kelancaran

o Intonasi ( pemenggalan kata, irama,dll)

o Ekspresi

10. Point tertinggi adalah 300;

11. Perolehan point kontingen adalah nilai akumulasi peserta.

V. LCC

1. Tim adalah seluruh perwakilan Kota / Kabupaten;

2. Materi adalah pelajaran bahasa Jepang dasar, umum dan budaya Jepang;

3. Buku sumber merujuk Nihongo 1 The Japan Foundation dan Kamus Istilah Masyarakat dan Kebudayaan Jepang karangan Drs.Sudjianto,M.Hum.;

4. Kisi-kisi soal sudah dikirimkan ke Dinas Pendidikan / MKKS kota/kabupaten;

5. Bentuk soal berupa Pilihan Ganda (audio-visual) dan jawab langsung;

6. Semua tim hanya menjalani 1 babak, tidak ada babak penyisihan-final;

7. Penempatan babak dan regu ditentukan oleh hasil undian;

8. Tidak ada penentuan pemenang.

9. Pertanyaan dibagi ke dalam pertanyaan wajib (nilai 100,50 dan 0), pertanyaan 25) dan rebutan (100 dan minus100).à50à75àlemparan (100

10. Pertanyaan wajib diperbolehkan ‘pass’ untuk menuju soal berikutnya dan akan kembali diulang apabila waktu masih ada.

11. Penilaian LCC didasarkan atas perolehan peringkat yaitu :

o Untuk peringkat I mendapat Point 400

o Untuk peringkat II mendapat Point 300

o Untuk peringkat III mendapat Point 200

o Untuk peringkat IV mendapat Point 100

PETUNJUK PELAKSANAAN LOMBA GPBN SMK 2009

Written by Panitia Lomba Bahasa Jepang GPBN

Saturday, 16 May 2009

Waktu dan Tempat

Waktu : 30 Mei – 2 Juni 2009
Tempat : SMK Negeri 2 ( SMEA Negeri 1 ) Semarang
Jl Dr. Cipto 121 A Semarang Tlp 0248455757

Hari I , Sabtu 30 Mei 2009

Daftar Ulang/ Check In

Jam : 09.00 – 14.00 WIB
Tempat : Desk Lomba Bahasa Jepang (bertanda Gambar Bendera Jepang)
SMK Negeri 2 ( SMEA Negeri 1 ) Semarang
Jl Dr. Cipto 121 A Semarang Tlp 0248455757
Keterangan: Membawa Kelengkapan Persyaratan Peserta
Membayar Biaya Gotong Royong sebesar Rp 100.000,- / kontingen
Menerima Informasi tempat penginapan, tanda peserta / pembimbing

Acara Pembukaan
Jam : 14.00 – 16.00 WIB
Tempat : SMK Negeri 2 ( SMEA Negeri 1 ) Semarang
Jl Dr. Cipto 121 A Semarang Tlp 0248455757

Technical Meeting
Jam : 16.00-17.00 (Setelah Acara Pembukaan)
Tempat : Ruang Lomba Bahasa Jepang
Peserta : Pembimbing dan atau peserta

Hari II , Minggu 31 Mei 2009

08.00 – 10.00 : Shodou
10.00 – 12.00 : Role Play + Wawancara
12.00 – 13.00 : Ishoma
13.00 – 17.30 : Role Play + Wawancara ( lanjutan )

Hari III , Senin 1 Juni 2009

08.00 – 10.00 : Rodoku ( Membaca )
10.00 – 12.00 : LCC
12.00 – 13.00 : Ishoma
13.00 – 17.30 : LCC ( lanjutan )

Hari IV , Selasa 2 Juni 2009

Pengumuman Pemenang Lomba dan Penutupan

SEKIHAN

2009-05-17T20:10:00.000-07:00

Sekihan (赤飯) is “red bean rice.” The rice is usually steamed with azuki (アズキ) beans. The azuki (アズキ) beans are dark red. When the beans are steamed with the rice, the color leeks into the rice, forming a pinkish color on the rice. Sometimes red food coloring is added to enhance the color. On top, the sekihan (赤飯) is sprinkled with gomasio (ごま塩). Gomasio (ごま塩) is a dry mixture of goma (ごま) or seasame seeds, and shio (塩) or salt.

Long ago, sekihan (赤飯) was served when a girl first got her period. The pink/red color of the rice is supposed to represent fertility. Nowadays, sekihan (赤飯) is served for special occasions, like birthdays, weddings, and graduations. The color red also represents happiness. Sekihan (赤飯) is usually served on happy occasions.

Sekihan (赤飯) is really easy to make. Take about three cups of glutinous rice, 1 tbsp of salt, 1/4 cup of azuki beans and three cups of water. 1/4 cup of food coloring is optional. Cook everything until the rice and beans are soft. It’ll probably take around 30 minutes. Then sprinkle the top with seasame seeds and some salt.

Izakaya

2009-05-15T19:41:00.001-07:00

zakaya (居酒屋) is a place that serves food and drinks. I wouldn’t go so far as to call an izakaya (居酒屋) a restaurant. It’s more of a mini bar that serves food. It’s a place frequented by a lot of office workers called saraii man (サラリーマン) or salary man. It’s packed in the evenings. Workers go there to unleash all the stress they’ve repressed at work. Sometimes co-workers go there to complain about their boss and some heavy drinking may follow afterwards.

Izakayas (居酒屋) are noticeable by the paper lanterns that hang just outside the store. Some of the lanterns are red, and are called akachoochin (あかちょうちん) or red lanterns. The lanterns are meant to attract people to the store.

Some izakayas (居酒屋) are traditional and have tatami (たたみ) mats as seating. A tatami (たたみ) is a mat made by strips of straw woven together. Others are more Western and have stool chairs seen in Western bars.

Before you order, you’ll be offered a oshibori (おしぼり). An oshibori (おしぼり) is a moist white towel to wipe your hands before you eat. It’s a standard service offered at many izakayas (居酒屋). Typically a steaming, hot oshibori (おしぼり) is served in the winter, and a cold one is offered in the summer. Here’s an etiquette tip: don’t use the oshibori (おしぼり) to wipe the sweat off your forehead. I know it can get really hot in the summer, but it’s considered bad manners to wipe your forehead when you’re about to eat. If you really have to wipe off some sweat, bring your own handkerchief and dab your forehead gently.

Before I go, I just want to mention how convenient the menus are for foreign customers. The menus have pictures of the dish. This way, you know what you’re getting. A lot of the dishes are offered in larger quantities at discount prices. It’s a great place to go with a group of friends and share a large bowl of each food you’ve ordered.

Ok, got to go. Jaa ne (じゃあね)! See you then!

Midori no Hi

2009-05-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

Midori no Hi (みどりの日) is Greenary Day. Greenary Day is kind of like Arbor Day or Earth Day and occurs every May 4th. It’s a day to respect nature and to spend time outdoors. People take family outings to public gardens and take a stroll in the fields. Of course, the majority of people just like to have the day off from work.

This whole day originated from the desire to name it after the late Emperor Shoowa (昭和天皇). However, the Emperor isn’t so popular in other countries, so the Japanese government felt it would be best just to name it Greenary Day. Supposedly the Emperor loved plants and so the day is supposed to indirectly refer to the Emperor.

Well turns out that the government decided to name a day after the Emperor, and just added Greenary Day for Golden Week. Golden Week or gooluden uiiku (ゴールデンウィーク) is sometimes called Oogata renkyuu (大型連休) or Oogun Shuukan (黄金週間). Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク) describes a string of holidays that provide people the opportunity to travel or take a vacation from work.

Golden Week (ゴールデンウィーク) is a busy time in Japan. Many of the flights are booked and filled to capacity. If you do manage to get a ticket around this time, it’s going to be way more expensive than any other normal time of the year. One piece of advice I can give you, is that it’s a good idea to book a flight early. That way you don’t have to compete for a seat and pay outrageous prices for it.

Role-Play Bahasa Jepang

2009-05-11T18:54:00.000-07:00

A : Furonto Gakari (Weni san)

A1 : Chirachapu no 1 dai senmon koukou sei, Weni san

B : Kankoukyaku (Eva-san)

Nihon no ryokousha wa Chirachapu ni houmon shimasu. Teruku penyu kaigan to bentengu pendemu e ryokou suru mae ni Chirachapu no Chiputorini hoteru de tomarimasu.

Chiputorini hoteru de.

A : Konnichiwa. Irasshaimase.

B : Konnichiwa. Heya o yoyakushitain desu ga…

A : Nan paku desu ka.

B : Kyou kara ni haku desu.

A : Hai, o-heya wa sutandaado to derakkusu ga atte. Dochira ga ii desu yo ka.

B : Sutandaado wa ikura desu ka.

A : Shoushou omachi kudasai. Ippaku nijuugoman rupia desu.

B : Hai., kore o kudasai.

A : Sumimasen ga. O-namae wa nan desu ka.

B : Yoshio Yamada desu.

A : Hai. Kore wa 157 ban no heya no kagi desu. Douzo. Oyasuminasai

B : Doumo.

Tsugi no hi

A : Ohayou gozaimasu Yamada-san.

B : Ohayou.

A : Oyasumi wa dou desu ka.

B : Totemo yokatta desu. Tokoro de teruku penyu kaigan wa koko kara chikai desu ka.

A : Hai, sou desu yo. Ikitain desu ka.

B : Hai. Asoko kara nani ga miraremasu ka.

A : Asa no kaigan no keshiki o nagamerarete tsuna o asobarete, utsukushii Nusakambangan shima o miraremasu.

B : Asoko e douyatte ikimasu ka.

A : Koko kara dete hidarigawa ni magatte, massuguikuto san saro ga arimasu. Soshite migi e magatte, THR teruku penyu mon made ite kudasai.

B : Hai, wakarimashita.

Doumo arigatou.

A : Iie.

Teruku penyu kaigan de.

B : A, tsukimashita.

Kono kaigan wa hontou ni utsukushii desu ne. Ara, are wa nami no shibuki ga arimasu Ikou..

B : Wa……..koko kara no houga. Motto motto utsukushii desu. Shashin o totta hou ga ii desu yo

Shasin o totte kara, Yamada- san wa kaigan de suwarimasu. Soshite, senmon koukousei ga Yamada-san ni chikazukimasu.

A1: A, ano hito wa Nihon-jin no you ni mite imasu.

Sumimasen ga, koko de suwatte mo ii desu ka.

B : A, douzo.

A1: Hajimemashite, Chiracapu no 1 dai senmon koukousei no Weni desu. Kankou gakka desu. Douzo yoroshiku. Anata no namae ga shitte mo ii desu ka.

B : Yamada desu. Kochira koso.

A1: Yamada-san wa hitori de ryokou shimasu ka.

B : Hai, sou desu.

A1: Itsu Chiracapu ni tsukimashita ka.

B : Kinou tsukimashita.

A1: Chiracapu o houmon suru no mokuteki wa nan desu ka.

B : Chiracapu no koto ga Jakaruta no toraberu to yonda hon kara shitte imasu.

A1: Sou desu ka. tokoro de donna kankouchi ga mou houmon shimashita ka.

B : Koko de kitabakari desu. Anou..are wa Nusakambangan shima desu ka.

A1: Hai, sou desu.

B : Asoko de, nani ga miraremasu ka.

A1: Nusakambangan shima wa keimusho no shima to moushimasu. Dakara asoko de keimusho no ken ga arimasu. Asoko mo omoshiroi kankouchi ga arimasu. Tatoeba, shirotsuna no kaigan, horaana, kankou no mori desu. Asoko e ikitai desu ka.

B : Iie, ikitakunai desu. Kono atari ni hoka no omiyage-ya ga arimasu ka

A1: Hai arimasu Watashi ni yoru to asoko e itta hou ga ii desu yo.

B : Aa… Omoshiro sou desu ne. Issho ni ikimasen ka.

A1: Hai, ikimashou

Omiyage ya e ikimasu

A1: Koko wa omiyage ya desu. Douzo.

B : Arigatou.

Waa.. Kore ga totemo kawaii desu ne… Nan desu ka

A1: Sore wa kai de tezaiku desu. Kau to omoimasu ka.

B : Hai, tomodachi ni katte agemasu. Doko de haraimasu ka.

A1: Anou… achira desu. Chiracapu no yumei na tabemono ga ippai arimasu yo…Siritai desu ka.

B : Ee… sono yumei na tabemono wa nan desu ka

A1: Chiracapu no yumei na tabemono wa kurupukku tengiri ya shio zakana nado ga

arimasu.

B : Doko de kaemasu ka.

A1: Anou mise e ikimashou.

B : Hai, ikimasu.

A1: Ja, kore wa Chiracapu no yumei na tabemono desu. Kore wa kurupukku tengiri to kore wa shio zakana desu.

B : Kurupukku tengiri. Nan de tsukurimashita ka.

A1: Kurupukku tengiri wa komakai sawaro ga tokona o maze awaserarete, choumiryou o

kuwaeraretemasu. Sunawachi, koshou, tamanegi, kukui no mito aji wa desu. Tabete

mitai desu ka.

B : E... Ii desu ka.

A1: Hai, douzo. Ikaga desu ka.

B : Oishii desu ne. Ikura desu ka.

A1: Hitotsu tsumi wa yon sen rupia desu.

B : Sore ja, gotsu tsumi o kudasai. Kore… okane wa…

A1: Hai, sore kara, nani o shimasu ka

B : Mou ni ji desu. Hoteru e kaeru to omoimasu.

A1: Doko de tomatte imasu ka

B : Ciputorini hoteru de tomatte imasu.

A1: A... sou desu ka. Koko kara amari tokunai desu kara, annaishimasen ka.

B : Iie, daijoubu desu. A, kore…. watashi no imeeru desu. Itsuka imeeru de yarimashou…

Sore jaa, sayounara ne, Rani-san…

A1: Hai. Ki o tsukete kudasai. Sayounara

Yamada-san wa Ciputorini e ikimasu.

Hoteru ni touchaku shimasu.

A : Konnichi wa Yamada-san. Tsuaa ga dou desu ka.

B : Tottemo omoshirokatta desu ga, tsukaremashita.

A : Dewa, douzo go yukkuri. Kore wa oheya no kagi desu.

B : Doumo.

A : Dou itashimashite.

Shawa o abite, asa shoukuji o shite kara, Yamada-san wa furonto e chekku ooto ni kimasu.

Furonto de.

A : Yamada- san, ohayou gozaimasu.

B : Ohayou. Chekku ooto o shimasu. Kore wa o-heya no kagi desu.

A : Hai, shoushou o machi kudasai.

Omataseshimashita. Koko de sain o shite kudasai. Kore ga (harawa nakereba)

(naranai) ryoukin desu.

B : Hai,. Kore …okane wa…

A : Kono hoteru ni houmon suru koto ga doumo arigatou gozaimashita.

Negawakuba itsuka mou aeru koto ga dekimasu. Ki o tsukete kudasai.

Sayounara.

B : Sayounara…

DOUMO ARIGATOU GOZAIMASHITA

Workshop MGMP

2009-05-07T00:56:00.000-07:00

Since Tuesday, May 5 2009, I've been joining upgrading for English Teachers Association in LPMP Jateng. The topic focuses on KTSP, Modul, KKM and some more. I met some old friends who ever joined upgrading in Jakarta a couple years ago. It's the funniest program I've ever joined due to the unwell prepared programs.
See U soon

Constitution Day

2009-05-03T18:34:00.000-07:00

May 3rd is Kenpoo Kinenbi (憲法記念日) or Constitution Day in Japan. Kenpoo Kinenbi (憲法記念日) honors the 1947 Constitution of Japan. The Constitution of Japan is a legal document that guarantees certain fundamental rights to the Japanese people. The Constitution is called the Peace Constitution or Heiwa Kenpoo (平和憲法). It’s a constitution set up after WWII and it enabled Japan to move into a democratic form of government.

There are a total of 11 articles in the constitution. The three most important articles (in my opinion) are the first three. The first article states that the emperor of Japan is only a figure head and cannot be worshipped as a god. Although it’s true that the Japanese royal family has no official governing power, they are still respected as royalty and while perhaps not worshipped, they certaintly are given a lot of respect.

The second article has to do with the disarmament of weapons and the promise to never engage in war. This is also another controvercial article because Japan has participated in several wars, namely the Korean war, the Iraq war and others. Of course Japan has never declared war on any nation since the 1947 constitution, but it hasn’t exactly been neutral, if you know what I mean. Just because Japan’s involvement in these wars are minor doesn’t really ignore the fact that they are technically going against the constitution. The general consensus among the people of Japan is anti-war in any form so there’s that complication as well.

Lastly the third article lists the rights of every citizen in Japan. Things like the prohibition of slavery, right to fair trial, freedom of speech etc, are all in there. It’s a lot similar to the U.S. Bill of Rights and that shouldn’t be a surprise. The Constitution was influenced by the U.S., as they were the victors of the war.

In sum, Kenpoo Kinenbi (憲法記念日) is a day to reflect on Japan’s progress towards a democratic nation. It’s also a day when people take tours around the National Diet Building. The National Diet Building is called kokkai gijidoo (国会議事堂) and located in Tokyo. It’s a stunning building. I recommend you go see it!

Leadership style in the near future

2009-05-03T18:29:00.000-07:00

ELITE DE COM

2009-04-30T18:38:00.000-07:00

SMK N 1 CILACAP English Debaters will compete in ELITE DE COM (English Literature Debate Competition) UNSOED PRWOKERTO, MAY 9 – 10 2009.

THE MOTIONS

LAW AND POLITICS

THW ban independent candidates

THW legalize abortion for senior high pupils

THW send the drug user to the rehabilitation center better than prison

SOCIAL

THB in BLT

THBT kerosene conversion brings more harms than good

THW ban divorce to any couple having children

EDUCATION

THBT single sex schools bring more harm than good

THW ban non-regular intuition charge

THW ban sex education in the formal school

HEALTH

THBT people are getting irrational

THW ban worldwide web glorifying youth eating disorder

THW stop importing snack from other countries

ENVIRONMENT

THB in REDD

THBT earth hour is ineffective

THB in vegetarianism

Good Luck for the debaters, just fight for the glory. I pray for every success for you.

Accelerated Teaching

2009-04-29T20:47:00.000-07:00

Guru adalah anggota masyarakat yang sangat berjasa. Ia memilih membimbing
tunas-tunas muda lebih dari sekedar mengajar. Ia merancang suatu pemikiran
cemerlang, bertindak dan memecahkan persoalan yang relevan.

Berbagai metode dikembangkan oleh guru. Salah satunya adalah accelerated learning (teaching).
Melalui penerapan teknik accelerated learning di kelas, anak-anak walau
memiliki kemampuan kurang tampak seperti benih yang hendak tumbuh.

Langkah demi langkah accelerated teaching dapat diringkas dalam satu
kata: MASTER. Dengan M:
Mind, A: Acquiring the fact, S: Search out the
meaning, T: Trigger the memory, E: Exhibit
what you know dan R: Reflecting.

Ciptakan
Suasana Hati yang Tepat (MIND)

Hubungan
yang baik antara guru dan murid adalah salah satu faktor penentu apakah
pembelajaran dapat berjalan dengan menyenangkan dan efektif. Sangat penting meluangkan waktu bersama siswa dan menjamin siswa
dapat menerima, bebas stres dan suasana hati gembira.

Berikut ini adalah beberapa cara membangkitkan motivasi siswa:

v Jelaskan pada siswa cara kerja
otak mereka dan gaya belajar.

v Tekankan relevansi.

v Visualisasikan kualitas hasil.

v Beri siswa kepercayaan mengatur.

v Beri jaminan rasa aman untuk
kesalahan.

v Sugesti keberhasilan.

v Pasang poster ‘sukses’.

Dapatkan
Informasi (Acquiring the Fact)

Saat guru
menyampaikan informasi baru, wajar bila siswa mulai melakukan internalisasi.
Siswa melakukan internalisasi dengan cara yang berbeda-beda sehingga dapat
menimbulkan kegaduhan. Bila guru berusaha menghentikan kegaduhan ini, dapat
menghambat pemahaman siswa. Cara yang efektif untuk mengurangi kegaduhan
adalah berhenti dan menganjurkan siswa berdiskusi dengan teman sebelahnya
sejenak. Pada kesempatan ini guru dapat membantu pemahaman siswa tertentu.

Dalam
suasana seperti ini guru dapat mengambil sikap proaktif:

v Ide utama; menjelaskan kembali ide
utama sehingga membantu proses internalisasi.

v Kerja sama informal; kembangkan
kerja sama informal antara siswa-guru maupun antar siswa.

Temukan
Makna (Search Out the Meaning)

Tujuan
pembelajaran bukan sekedar transfer ilmu, tetapi membantu siswa mengembangkan
pemahamannya sendiri sampai ke pemahaman yang benar tentang subjek.

Untuk membantu siswa menangkap makna, guru dapat melakukan:

v Berikan Analogi; memberikan
gambaran-gambaran yang lebih akrab atau dikenal oleh siswa.

v Kerangka visual pikiran; Anda dapat membuat diagram materi yang sedang
diajarkan atau peta pikiran. Dengan demikian hubungan antar tiap bagian dapat tervisualisasikan.

v Pemikiran mendalam; mungkin Anda
dapat membantu siswa mengkaji lebih detil. Anda dapat menunjukkan contoh
konkret atau bukti formal.

v Sequence Shuffle untuk tipe kinestesik; untuk tipe
siswa kinestesik, berilah kesempatan agar dapat melakukan gerakan tertentu.
Biarkan saja ia pindah posisi untuk merenungkan lebih dalam.

v Arahan imajinasi; bangun percaya
diri siswa. Picu imajinasinya. Dukung dan arahkan imajinasi ke makna terdalam
atau lebih.

v Pertanyaan tantangan; munculkan beberapa pertanyaan yang memancing rasa
penasaran. Tahap demi
tahap semakin dalam.

v Pembelajaran Interpersonal.

v Bantu membangun kecerdasan
intrapersonal.

v Proyek perseorangan yang
melibatkan banyak subjek.

Memancing
Memori (Trigger the Memory)

Gunakan review
berputar. Anda dapat meminta seorang siswa untuk menyebutkan apa yang paling ia
sukai dalam pelajaran yang baru berlangsung. Pernyataan
siswa itu kemudian disambung dengan siswa yang lain. Anda dapat berperan
sebagai fasilitator.

Salah satu metode terbaik untuk memori adalah circuit learning. Anda
dapat melakukan pengulangan- pengulangan secara terencana. Misalnya siswa dapat
membuat peta pikiran dari suatu subjek. Setiap hari peta pikiran itu diamati
secara sepintas. Jika ingin dikomentari, langsung ditambahkan.

Ungkapan Apa yang Diketahui (Exhibit)

Siswa jelas perlu menyatakan apa yang telah dipelajari dan seberapa
baik. Lakukan test untuk feedback.

v Tantangan yang sesuai

v Swap Shop

v Pernyataan pribadi

v Rekaman pencapaian

v Nilai

Refleksikan Apa yang Telah Dipelajari (Reflect)

Cara paling sederhana untuk memperbaiki kinerja Anda dan siswa adalah
melakukan renungan. Renungkan hal-hal apakah yang dapat diperbaiki lagi.

Refleksi guru. Renungkan apakah metode yang kita
terapkan telah sesuai sasaran. Renungkan pula apakah target kita tercapai.
Bagaimana cara memperbaikinya. Dengan perenungan ini, setahap demi setahap kita
akan menuju titik optimal.

Refleksi siswa. Tuntunlah siswa untuk merenungi apa yang telah ia
pelajari. Apakah ia telah belajar dengan cara yang efektif. Jadilah fasilitator
untuk meningkatkan kinerja belajar sisw

10 Competencies of Good Leadership

2009-04-29T18:55:00.000-07:00

In Uncertain world like today, wedo need a good leader. To my mind being a god leader, he or she must have the following competencies;
1. Visionary
2. Inspirational
3. Strategic
4. Tactical
5. Focused
6. Persuasive
7. Likeable
8. Decisive
9. Etical
10. Open to feedback

The question is, "Can leadership really be learned or are good leaders just born?"

How well is your memory and spelling?

2009-04-29T18:39:00.000-07:00

Let's train your brain and spelling with these tongue twisters;

Betty Botter

Betty Botter had some butter,
"But," she said, "this butter's bitter.
If I bake this bitter butter,
it would make my batter bitter.
But a bit of better butter--
that would make my batter better."

So she bought a bit of butter,
better than her bitter butter

A Flea and a Fly

A flea and a fly flew up in a flue.
Said the flea, "Let us fly!"
Said the fly, "Let us flee!"
So they flew through a flaw in the flue.

Sea Shells by the Sea Shore

She sells sea shells by the seashore.
The shells she sells are surely seashells.
So if she sells shells on the seashore,
I'm sure she sells seashore shells.

Woodchuck

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck
if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
He would chuck, he would, as much as he could,
and chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would
if a woodchuck could chuck wood.

Stroke Order

2009-04-26T19:51:00.000-07:00

Stroke Order

Posted by Ginny

Apr

2009

By request, I’ll give you four basic rules on how to write kanji (かんじ) letters. Keep in mind that stroke order differs with each calligraphy school. One school my cultivate a certain style while another may reject that style. Really, what matters is how the letters look. I’ve seen people go against the basic rules and their characters came out just fine. On the same token I’ve seen people follow the rules, with awful looking charcters. Everyone has a certain writing preference. If you go against innate preference for the sake of following the rules, the characters may not turn out as you would have liked. As a result, there is no wrong way to write Japanese characters.

You should write in a way that makes the character readable. As long as it looks remotely something close to the character, it’s fine. There has been some debate among others as to how kanji (かんじ) should be written, but I am telling you that it’s pointless because it’s the end that matters, not the means. In the end, people don’t care how you write it, they just care that it’s legible and comprehensible. With that said, here are some basic guidelines:

1) Start from the left to the right. Here’s an example : the Japanese charcter for “one” is (一). It’s just a horizontal dash written from the left hand side to the right hand side.

2) Start from the top to the bottom. The Japanese character for “three” is (三). Start from the left top and create a straight line. Then skip a space and from the left draw another straight line. Do the same for the last line.

3) Horizontals are written first. After the horizontals, you can deal with the verticals. The Japanese character for “ten” (十) is drawn with the horizontal starting from the left hand side. Then finnish it off with a straight vertical line from the top to the bottom.

4) The outside strokes are written before the inside stroke. The Japanese character for “four” (四) is written with a box or square like character first, then the insides are drawn. I’ll use a metaphor for this character. Draw the “window” first (the square) and then draw the “curtains” (the two inside strokes).

Again, if you enroll in a particular school, the philosophy of the school will go into much more depth with complicated characters. Again, you don’t have to know all those rules to write Japanese characters. The fact that we no longer write with an ink brush and have computerized ways of transcribing Japanese characters have made some of the rules obsolete, so don’t worry too much about the stroke order.

Monbukagakusho

2009-04-23T17:44:00.000-07:00

Penerima Beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang Berangkat ke Jepang

Tujuh puluh dua mahasiswa Indonesia, akan berangkat ke Jepang pada tanggal 1 April 2009 untuk melanjutkan studi mereka di berbagai bidang sebagai Penerima Beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang (Kementerian Pendidikan dan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi / Monbukagakusho).
Pada tanggal 31 Maret 2009, bertempat di Kedutaan Besar Jepang, telah diselenggarakan Acara Pemberangkatan bagi para penerima Beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang yang akan berangkat ke Jepang, dan Kuasa Usaha ad interim Kedutaan Besar Jepang Bapak Takio Yamada juga memberikan dukungan semangat kepada mahasiswa..
Para penerima beasiswa yang berangkat ke Jepang, terdiri dari 48 orang mahasiswa Program Research Student (Pasca Sarjana); 4 orang mahasiswa Program Undergraduate (S-1); 15 orang mahasiswa Program College of Technology (D-3); dan 5 orang mahasiswa Program Professional Training College (D-2).
Penerima Beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang selain mendapat tunjangan setiap bulan dan tiket pulang pergi Indonesia ? Jepang, mereka juga dibebaskan dari uang kuliah. Sampai tanggal 1 Mei 2008, dari 1,791 orang mahasiswa Indonesia yang belajar di Jepang, 690 mahasiswa diantaranya adalah penerima Beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang.
Kedutaan Besar Jepang akan membuka penawaran beasiswa Pemerintah Jepang untuk keberangkatan tahun 2010, setelah bulan April 2009.

Hanami

2009-04-19T23:16:00.000-07:00

Hanami (はなみ)

Apr

2009

Hanami (花見) means “flower viewing” in Japanese. The springtime is the prime season for viewing flowers, especially sakura (さくら) flowers. Sakura (さくら) is a cherry blossom. They are pinkish and grow on trees. Every year, people all over Japan set out some time in their busy schedules to have an outdoor party amongst the sakura (さくら) flowers. It’s a time for co-workers, romantic couples and families to gather together and enjoy the outdoors and the company of others. Usually people bring some kind of blanket or mat to sit on, some sake, and some food. It’s kind of like an American picnic.

You’re probably wondering, why is the sakura (さくら) so fascinating to Japanese people? Sakura (さくら) flowers wither away almost as soon as they bloom. For centuries, the sakura (さくら) flower has been the metaphor for life. To the Japanese, life is considered transient, ephermal, or short lived. It’s kind of depressing, but at the same time it makes you realize how precious life is. Sometimes, the sakura (さくら) is used as a metaphor for youth as well. To the Japanese, youth is fleeting and that’s what makes it so bitter sweet.

Speaking of youth, sometimes you’ll see a group of college students gathering under the sakura (さくら) trees at night. When the gathering is at night it’s called yozakura (よざくら), which literally means “night sakura”. Colored lanterns are hung everywhere, which makes the atmosphere just as beautiful as the daytime. The most popular hanami (花見) spot is Ueno park (上野公園). Of course, any place with sakura (さくら) flowers will do. Most people just want to socialize, but they do it under the pretense of viewing flowers. There’s no exact day per say for hanami (花見), but it’s usually held when the weather is nice; sometime around March, April, or May.

If you live on the east coast of the U.S., you might be interested to know that Philadelphia hosts a cherry blossom festival every year. That’s the only place in the U.S. that I’m aware of that hosts a sakura (さくら) festival. Wherever you are in the world, if there’s a sakura (さくら) festival near you, write a comment in the comments section. Thanks everyone, I’m heading out now.

Japanese Titles

2009-04-16T18:51:00.000-07:00

Titles

Apr

2009

I’m gonna go over some common titles that you might of heard people use when they refer to other people. In addition to titles, I also describe them as suffixes that you attach to names. These suffixes can do two things: 1) they identify the relationship you have with the speaker (intimate or formal) or 2) they identify who the speaker is (male/female, elder/junior).

The first suffix is さん. This is the most common of the honorary suffixes. It’s kind of like the title, “Mr./Mrs./Ms.”. This suffix is really flexible in that you can use it for both genders and it doesn’t matter whether the lady is married or not. The important thing to remember is that it’s a title used to show politeness and respect towards someone. You should use this with people you’ve never met before and people older than you.

The next suffix is くん. The general rule of thumb is that you use くん for young boys, but that’s not always the case. I’ve heard it used for women and for older men as well. It all depends upon the relationship of the speaker and the person whom くん is being referred to. くん is generally an indication that the speaker and the person being referred to are on a first name basis. The important thing to remember is that you can use くん to refer to other people’s children, but you can’t use it to refer to your own.

ちゃん is the female equaivalent, but again, it can be used towards young boys as well. The general rule of thumb is that It’s used for younger girls, but sometimes older and married women can be referred to this suffix as well. For example, an older brother may call his younger sister ちゃん even though she’s married and has children of her own. ちゃん is a form of endearment, so it’s usage indicates that the speaker and the person being referred to are on close terms.

せんせい literally means “teacher”, but it’s usage extends outside of the teaching profession. せんせい is one of those titles that you can use on its own. For example, if you just called people by くん without a name in front of it, it would sound weird, but calling someone by the general title of せんせい is not weird at all. The important thing to remember here is that せんせい is used to show respect towards people who have mastered a special skill or craft. For example, a karate instructor would be called せんせい and so would a doctor.

Lastly, さま is a highly honorific form of さん. You can hear this term attached to the word “customer” in Japanese, which is おきゃくさま. Back in the day when Japan had shogun rulers, the shogun were referred to as うえさま. The only restriction with this title is that you shouldn’t use it to refer to yourself. It’s considered arrogant to use it with your own name attached. Sometimes, さまcan be a derrogative title. It can be used sarcastically to refer to someone who is not that good looking or a know-it-all.

This is not an exhaustive list, so if you can think of other titles, write it in the comment box. Alright, I’m gonna wrap this up. See ya next time.

more on numbers

2009-04-13T22:14:00.000-07:00

The Big Numbers

Apr

2009

We’re gonna learn how to count the big numbers:

1,000 : せん

2,000 : にせん

3,000 : さんぜん

4,000 : よんせん

5,000 : ごせん

6,000 : ろくせん

7,000 : ななせん

8,000 : はっせん

9,000 : きゅうせん

10,000 : いちまん

20,000 : にまん

30,000 : さんまん

40,000 : よんまん

50,000 : ごまん

60,000 : ろくまん

70,000 : ななまん

80,000 : はちまん

90,000 : きゅうまん

Let’s have a look at a number like 1,300. You would tackle the 1,000 first, which is せん. Then you’d take care of the 300, which is さんびゃく. Altogether 1,300 = せんさんびゃく. With a number like 35,000 you’d need to count the number of places. The last place holder starting from the right is the number 3 in the ten thousands place. So in Japanese this would be さんまん. Then count the place holder that contains 5. It’s the thousands place. So this would be ごせん. Altogether 35,000 = さんまんごせん. Let’s look at a number like 234,567. Let’s use ten thousand as the marker for dividing up the units. If you count from the right you’ll see that 23 occupies the ten thousand marker which would be にじゅうさんまん or 23,000. I’ll give you the number altogether. See if you can figure out it on your own. 234,567 = にじゅうさんまんよんせんごひゃくろじゅうなな.

Japanese Age

2009-04-10T19:26:00.000-07:00

Japanese Age

Apr

2009

In English, you state the number of years that you are, and attach the phrase “years old” or “year old” to the number to state your age. In Japanese, it works much like the same way, expect that there are some pronunciation changes that some of the numbers go through. The suffix sai (さい) means “years old”. See if you can see any irregularities in the numbers:

1 year old: いっさい

2 years old: にさい

3 years old: さんさい

4 years old: よんさい

5 years old: ごさい

6 years old: ろくさい

7 years old: ななさい

8 years old: はっさい

9 years old: きゅうさい

10 years old: じゅうさい

Ok, so the irregular ones are 1 and 8. 1 just by itself is いち, but when you add the suffix さい to it, it changes to いっさい. The same goes for 8. 8 by itself is はち, but when you add さい you get はっさい. Both 1 and 8 end in ち. When ち is pronounced just before さ, the pronounciation will change to either はっ or いっ. These changes are meant so that it’ll be easier to pronounce. One more thing I want to note is that 1 years old and 8 years old is pronounced as issai (いっさい) not itsusai (いつさい), and hassai (はっさい) not hatsusai (はつさい). The small tsu (っ) indicates a double consonant.

Another thing to note is that 4 years old is よんさい. よさい and しさい is incorrect. Also for 7 years old, しちさい will not work. If you look at the explantion above, you’ll see why. For 9 years old, its きゅうさい not くさい.

To form numbers 11-19, just take the second digit ending and add it to じゅう. 11 years old will be じゅういっさい. 1 is the second digit in 11 and since 1 years old is いっさい, attach that to じゅう and you get 11 years old.

One another thing to note is that you might hear people use はたち for 20 years old a lot more often than にじゅうさい. Technically にじゅうさい is not wrong, so feel free to use it. Just be aware though, that はたち also means the same thing. Just like 20 years old, 30 years old, 40, 50 and so on are formed in the same way. Take the number for 30 and add sai (さい). No biggie.

See you next time!

Japanese Minutes

2009-04-07T20:59:00.000-07:00

Japanese Minutes

Apr

2009

Before I list the minutes, pay attention to the endings of each minute. I’ll explain why later:

1 : いっぷん

2 : にふん

3 : さんぷん

4 : よんぷん

5 : ごふん

6 : ろっぷん

7 : ななふん

8 : はっぷん or はちふん

9 : きゅうふん

10 : じゅっぷん

If you look carefully at the endings, you’ll see that each of the minutes end in either ぷん or ふん. These endings will hold true when you get to the higher numbers.

For example: 11 minutes in Japanese has the same ending for 1 minute in Japanese. 1 minute = いっぷん. Notice how it has the ぷん ending. Take the ぷん ending and attach it to the word for 11, which is じゅういっぷん or 11 minutes.

The same goes for 18. Look at the second digit for 18. It ends in an 8. Look at the ending for the number 8, which is either ぷん or ふん. Just attach either ぷん or ふん to the number 18 and you’ll get 18 minutes.

Now let’s look at how to form 20 minutes. The second digit ends in zero, which means we’ll have to look at the ending for 10 minutes. The ending for 10 minutes end in ぷん. That means that we’ll have to add ぷん to the number 20 to get 20 minutes. The same goes for 30, 40, 50 and onwards.

Hopefully this method will help you with the minutes!

Japanese Companies

2009-04-07T20:56:00.000-07:00

Japanese Companies In the U.S.

Apr

2009

I think most people take it for granted when it comes to the products they use. I’m willing to bet that everyone has at least one item made by a Japanese company. We’re going to play a little game today. Try to guess the company by the logo:

Bandai (バンダイ): They’re known for their toys and figurines.

Panasonic (パナソニック): Mostly for tv sets and other electronic appliances.

Honda (ホンダ): If you have never heard of this name, please get out of the cave.

Toyota (トヨタ): “I love what you do for me, Toyota!” Does this ring a bell?

Fujifilm (富士フイルム): Say cheese!

Nintendo (任天堂): This is sooo 80s and 90s, but I think it deserves to be here because it changed the video game industry as we know it.

Citizen (シチズン): In Japanese it’s pronounced as Shichizun and by the way, what time is it?

It’s time to say sayoonara (さようなら) or goodbye.�

Baby names

2009-04-01T22:25:00.000-07:00

Japanese Baby Names

Mar

2009

You’ll find that Japanese names that end in certain syllables tend to be names for boys while others tend to be names for girls.

Take for example, names that end in roo (郎). Names that end in roo (郎) tend to be names for baby boys.

Taroo (太郎) = eldest son. Ta (太) = big. Roo (郎) = son.

Jiroo (二郎)= second son. Ji (二) = two. Roo (郎) = son.

Names that end or begin with ta (太) tend to be boy names as well.

Kenta (健太). Ken (健) = strong. Ta (太) = big.

Yuuta (勇太). Yuu (勇) = brave. Ta (太) = big.

Names that end in ko (子) tend to be female.

Akiko (明子). Aki (明) = bright. Ko (子) = child.

Keiko (慶子). Kei (慶) = celebration. Ko (子) = child.

Names that end or begin with mi (美) tend to be female as well.

Michiko (美智子). Mi (美) = beautiful. Chi (智) = wisdom. Ko (子).

Yumi (由美). Yu (由) = reason. Mi (美) = beautiful.

In general flower names like sakura (桜) = cherry blossoms, tend to be female while masculine names like takeshi (武) = warrior, tend to be for males.

Japanese Castles

2009-04-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

Japanese Castles

Mar

2009

Like the medieval castles of Europe, the castles of Japan were meant to be a fortress against attacks. The general term for castle is shiro (城), but when the word for castle is a proper noun, the word castle is pronounced as joo (城) is attached. For example Chihaya castle would be pronounced as chihayajoo (千早城) not chihayashiro (千早城). Some of the castles reflect a military sensibility rather than a mansion built for royalty. Some of the most famous castles in Japan are located in harsh terrain. Castles located in the mountains were called yamashiro (山城). Castles surrounded by water were called mizuki (水城), while those hidden by low elevation are called hirayamashiro (平山城).

Some of the many impressive castles contained the yagura (櫓), which were towers used to view the enemy from below. There were tiny slits called yasama (やさま), where arrows could pass through, and even bigger holes for taihosama (たいほさま), where cannons could be shot through the air.

If the daimyoo (大名) was especially rich and powerful, he had smaller castles called shijoo (しじょお), in which lower ranking samurai (さむらい) lived. The daimyoo (大名) or lord lived in the honjoo (ほんじょお) or the main castle. That way, if the daimyoo (大名) was attacked, he had the convenient disposal of warriors ready at all times. Some of the castles that remain today stretch for many miles on end, and from a bird’s eye view you can see the main castle surrounded and protected by the smaller castles.

Although many castles are being restored and preserved for future generations, there are many castles are only survive in bits and pieces of stone. Many of the castles were destroyed in WWII and only the stone bases remain. Despite that, archaeologists have been able to see and learn what specific castles looked like by the records left by the previous residents of the castle. Luckily today, the castles are used as museums and for sight-seeing, not for military purposes.

Japanese Literature

2009-04-01T22:13:00.000-07:00

Japanese Literature

Mar

2009

I’m going to recommend a classic piece of Japanese literature from the Heian (平安) period.

Genji Monogatari (源氏物語) or the The Tale of Genji, is a famous and renowned novel about a prince and his romantic dalliances. As much as Shakespeare is respected and praised all over the world, so is the author of Genji Monogatari (源氏物語) in Japan. Her name is, or I should say was, Murasaki Shikibu (紫式部). You can find translated versions of The Tale of Genji in English so there’s no excuse not to read it!

If you want to take the challenge and try reading it in Japanese, I’m going to warn you that it’s not an easy task. The language is written in the old Heian (平安) court style of Japanese, which is highly refined. On top of that, Murasaki (むらさき) has an unusual naming convention for her characters. In Heian (平安) times, it was considered rude to call someone directly by their name. For example, if I were to address the person next to me with a simple “Hello Jonathan” I would be committing a grave social mistake. In The Tale of Genji, you’ll find many characters with a title such as “the beautiful princess of the east”. This is not to say that the lady was an actual princess, but it’s just a polite title attached to the region from whence the person came. In the same vein, some of the men are referred to as “his excellency” or by the role or occupation the man serves in court.

It gets confusing when there’s a dialogue between several women and you have to sort out which “princess” is doing the talking and which “princess” is being refered to in the conversation. On top of that, some of the conversations are not direct, but involve some deductive thinking. For example, it’s not unusual to see a character recite a poem in place of an actual conversation. Some of the words have double meanings, which adds to the complication.

Before I go, I just want to add that the Tale of Genji is really a fun read. Once you get the characters down (which number in the hundreds), you’ll find some intricate and fascinating details about the life of upper class women, courtlife in general, and the workings of the Heian (平安) etiquette and social status system. One more thing that I’ll add is that you might find some of the moral codes of the Heian (平安) society distateful. In fact, if we were to judge the behavior of Genji (源氏) in a modern court of law, he would probably be sentenced to some MAJOR jail time. However, despite that, the book is interesting, so if you get a chance read it anyway.

Hina Matsuri Food

2009-03-26T21:13:00.000-07:00

Japanese Cuisine: Hina Matsuri Food

Mar

2009

Hina Matsuri (雛祭り) is a doll festival in which multiple dolls are displayed and presented to young girls as gifts. This tradition goes back to the time when Japanese people believed that dolls had the power to contain evil spirits within the doll, so that the young girl would not be harmed by the evil spirit. In traditional times, when child mortaltity rates were high, parents believed that presenting these dolls would prevent illness and other misfortune from befalling the child. However, the dolls had to be taken down from display no longer than a week of the festival. The superstition is that the young girl will have difficulty getting married if the dolls are displayed in public for too long.

One of the things I looked forward to as a young child was the food served at the Hina Matsuri (雛祭り) festival. Hishimochi (ひしもち) is a tri-colored rice cake in the shape of a diamond. The diamond shape of the cake is supposed to represent fertility. The usual colors for hishimochi (ひしもち) are pink, white and green. The pink dye comes from crushing plum flowers and the white dye derives from crushing water chestnuts. The green dye is made from shrubs.

I’m a picky about sushi, but I happen to like the chirashizushi (ちらし寿司). Chirashizuki (ちらし寿司) literally means “scattered sushi”. It’s fast and easy to make. Just get some rice mixed with vinegar and sugar and mix in some vegetables. It’s not your typical sushi (すし) in the sense that you wrap the rice and vegetables in seaweed. Like the name implies, chirashizuki (ちらし寿司) is literally a bowl of rice with some raw fish and vegetables.

For drinks, you’ll find people sipping shirozake (白酒), which is a sweet, white colored sake (酒). Shirozake (白酒) is made from malt rice and liquor. It’s really pulpy, so sometimes you’ll see people scoop it up with a scoop instead of drinking it. Shirozake (白酒) is meant to symbolize the desire for purity and health of the young girl. Of course, the child isn’t supposed to drink it, but the parents and grandparents often do so.

I dedicate this post to all the young girls out there who are trying to reach their highest potential and fulfill their dreams. Keep at it or in Japanese, Ganbatte! (がんばって)

Hina Matsuri 2

2009-03-24T21:04:00.001-07:00

Japanese Holiday: Hina Matsuri 2 (雛祭り)

Mar

2009

Alright, so here are the remainder of the dolls:

The third platform contains five figures of musicians called go nin bayashi (五人囃子). There are three drum players, one of them holds a drum called taiko (太鼓) and is seated. The other two drums players are both standing. There is also a flute player with a fue (笛) or flute and a singer or utaika (謡い方) carrying a fan called sensu (扇子).

The fourth platform contains two government officials. The minister of the right is called the udaijin (右大臣). The minister of the left is called the sadaijin (左大臣). The ministers are separated by tables called ozen (お膳).

The fifth platform is the funniest platform. (At least to me it is.) There are three samurai (さむらい) of various temperments in drinking. For example the sad samurai drinker is called nakijougo (泣き上戸) and the grouchy drinker is called okorijougo (怒り上戸). Lastly the cheerful drinker is called the waraijougo (笑い上戸). I wonder how appropriate this is for a present to a child, but I think most kids don’t pay attention beyond the second platform, so it may not matter in the end.

The sixth platform contains various chests or storage boxes. For example there’s a nagamochi (長持) which is a storage box for kimonos (きもの). There’s also a sewing kit called haribako (針箱) and a tea utensil kit called a daisu (台子).

The seventh platform contains a bunch of items used for transportation. For example there’s a palanquin called a gokago (御駕籠) and an ox cart carriage called a goshokuruma (御所車).

Stay tuned for more on the Hina Matsuri (雛祭り)!

Japanese Festival

2009-03-20T18:48:00.000-07:00

Hina Matsuri (雛祭り)

Mar

2009

Hina Matsuri (雛祭り) literally means “Doll Festival.” You’re probably thinking it’s a festival for dolls, but that’s not quite true. It’s a festival for young girls. For presents, young girls receive a hina ningyo (雛人形) or a set of dolls. A basic doll set comes with a five-level-platform called a hina dan (雛壇).

The first level contains the dairibina (だいりびな) or the royal dolls. The royal dolls consist of the odairisama (御内裏様) and the ohinasama (御雛様). The odairisama (御内裏様) is the emperor and in turn the ohinasama (御雛様) is the empress. A thin screen called a byoobu (屏風) is placed in front of the royal dolls. I’m gonna go off into a sligh tangent about the byoobu (屏風) so please bear with me. Up until WWII, the royal family in Japan were considered to be of divine descent. Therefore, the byoobu (屏風) serves as a physical divider between the royal family and a “commoner:. It used to be forbidden for a commoner to look directly at a royal family member. It was thought that the commoner would naturally go blind because the royal family were divine gods.

Ok, now that I’ve got that out of my system, let’s talk about the second floor. Just beneath the royal dolls are the court ladies. The court ladies are called san-nin kanjo (三人官女). All the ladies have a primary function. Believe it or not, it’s an important function because they are to pour sake (酒) for the emperor and empress so that the cups are always filled. Each of the ladies are separated by a takatsuki (高坏). A takasuki (高坏) is a round table with rice cakes on it.

Speaking of rice cakes, I’ve got to go check on mine (they’re on the stove) so I’ll be back to tell you about the remainder of the dolls.

Japanese Numbers

2009-03-17T20:54:00.000-07:00

Japanese Numbers 100 - 900

Mar

2009

Unlike numbers 20 to 99, the number 100 has no relation to any previous single digit number. This is a number you’ll just have to memorize. Luckily for numbers 200 to 900, they look a lot like the numbers 2 - 9.

100 - hyaku (ひゃく)

200 - nihyaku (にひゃく)

300 - sanbyaku (さんびゃく)

400 - yonhyaku (よんひゃく)

500 - gohyaku (ごひゃく)

600 - roppyaku (ごっぴゃく)

700 - nanahyaku (ななひゃく)

800 - happyaku (はっぴゃく)

900 - kyuuhyaku (きゅうひゃく)

There are a couple of numbers in particular that I want you to pay attention to. The number for 300 is pronounced as sanbyaku (さんびゃく). Notice how most of the numbers have ended in hyaku (ひゃく). The change in pronunciation is slight, so make sure you pronounce 300 with a “b” instead of an “h”.

Another slight pronunciation change is the number for 600 and 800. Both 600 and 800 deviate from the hyaku (ひゃく) ending. Instead of an “h” sound they end in an “p” sound. It’s hard to pronounce the number for six and one hundred and it’s also hard to pronounce the number for 8 and one hundred. Try it yourself rokuhayku (ろくひゃく), hachihyaku (はちひゃく). As a result, a part of 600 and 800 become chopped off and a consonant more conducive to pronunciation is added. One other thing I want to stress is that 600 and 800 have a slight pause when pronounced. 600 is going to be pronounced as rop - pyaku and 800 is pronounced as hap - pyaku. The hyphen indicates where you should add the slight pause.

Hopefully you’re finding a pattern. For the most part (not including some exceptions) Japanese numbers follow a pattern. When you understand the pattern, Japanese numbers are easy to remember; even when they get to the high numbers.

More about Japanese Numbers

2009-03-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

Japanese Numbers 20 - 90

Mar

2009

In order to form the number 20 in Japanese, you add the number for 2 in Japanese with the number for ten. In the previous post I talked about how you need to add in order to form the numbers 11- 19. Well for the numbers 20 - 90 you need to multiply. If you multiply 2 times 10 you get 20 right? So that’s the strategy that will hold true starting from the numbers 20 to 90. Here are the numbers from 20 to 90:

20 - nijuu (にじゅう)

30 - sanjuu (さんじゅう)

40 - yonjuu (よんじゅう)

50 - gojuu (ごじゅう)

60 - rokujuu (ろくじゅう)

70 - nanajuu (ななじゅう)

80 - hachijuu (はちじゅう)

90 - kyuujuu (きゅうじゅう)

One thing I want you to pay attention to is that there is only one standard option to pronounce the numbers 20 -90. For the numbers 0-19, some numbers had two, even three options for pronunciation. There is only one way to pronounce the number 40. It’s yonjuu (よんじゅう) not yojuu (よじゅう) or shijuu (しじゅう). The same goes for 70 and 90.

Alright, that’s it for today.

Japanese Numbers

2009-03-12T20:40:00.000-07:00

Mar

2009

We’re going to learn how to count today!

Here’s a run through of the numbers 0 -10:

0 - ree (れい) or zero (ゼロ)

1 - ichi (いち)

2 - ni (に)

3 - san (さん)

4 - yon (よん) or shi (し) or yo (よ)

5 - go (ご)

6 - roku (ろく)

7 - nana (なな) or shichi (しち)

8 - hachi (はち)

9 - kyuu (きゅう) or ku (く)

10 - juu (じゅう)

That was the easy part. Here’s the part where you have to think a little. For numbers 11-29, you’ll have to know how to do a little math. To create the number 11, add the number 10 (じゅう) and 1 (いち), which becomes juuichi (じゅういち). The same goes for 12. Add 10 (じゅう) and 2 (に), which becomes juuni (じゅうに). With number 17, you have some leeway. You can use both juushichi (じゅうしち) and juunana (じゅうなな). The same goes for 19.

Now with 14, you have only two options, not three. Even though you have three different ways to say 4 (よん) (よ) (し) in Japanese, only juuyon (じゅうよん) and juushi (じゅうし) will work. Another thing to note is that 0 can be written in hiragana (ひらがな) and katakana (かたかな). Zero (ゼロ) is in katakana (かたかな) because it’s a loan word from English. Loan words are always written in katakana (かたかな).

watashi no kireina zahra

2009-03-11T20:12:00.001-07:00

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Japanese Culture: Kuromori Kabuki

2009-03-10T18:30:00.000-07:00

Japanese Culture: Kuromori Kabuki (くろもりかぶき)

Mar

2009

Around February 15th in the city of Kuromori (くろもり) in Yamagata (山形) prefecture, the local people of Kuromori (くろもり) perform a kabuki (かぶき) play. The play is performed at the Hie jinja (日枝神社) or the Hie Shrine. It’s performed to honor the god that resides on Mount Hie (日枝). I always find these plays amusing because unlike the noh (能) festival, the actors have no professional training. Anything can go wrong. I’ve had some good times trying not to laugh when the actors mess up their lines. For those of you who are unfamilar with kabuki (かぶき), it’s a play where actors wear heavy makeup and elaborate costumes while singing and acting.

Everything about the Kuromori Kabuki (くろもりかぶき) festival depends on teamwork. The plays are performed outside with a stage constructed by the local residents of the town. These makeshift plays always have a hanamichi (花道). A hanamichi (花道) is a walkway that allows the actors to move through the audience. You can get a close up view of the actors and at the same time see their facial expressions. It allows the audience to connect with the actors that much more.

The coolest part of the stage for me, is the mawari butai (まわりぶたい). A mawari butai (まわりぶたい) is a revolving stage that allows the scene of the play to change in an instant. From time to time I can see the stage hands move some props, but other than that, the mawari butai (まわりぶたい) allows scenes to change flawlessly. Another cool aspect: the seri (せり). The seri (せり) is a trap door where actors can magically reappear before the crowd.

Besides the feat of engineering required to pull off a kabuki (かぶき) play, the cooperation and sweat involved to put this together is what makes the festival enjoyable to watch. It’s just nice to see how working together can create an awesome result!

source: Japanese Blog

PROGRAM BAHASA DAN BUDAYA JEPANG

2009-03-06T20:41:00.000-08:00

Saksikan di TVRI Siaran Nasional !!!

Setiap Hari SELASA, Pkl. 21.30 ~ 22.00 wib.

Mulai tanggal 03 MARET 09
Program pelajaran bahasa Jepang dan pengenalan budaya Jepang ini memadukan mini drama yang menampilkan artis pendatang yang sedang naik daun di Jepang dengan karakter animasi yang menampilkan karakterk HONIGON sebagai guru yang memberikan penjelasan bahasa Jepang yang mudah dimengerti dan menyenangkan, serta karaktek anime ERIN yang belajar bahasa Jepang dari Honigon, dan robot data yang diberi nama “N21-J” . Dengan penampilan artis yang sedang naik daun dalam mini drama dan perpaduan dengan animasi ini, diharapkan pembelajar bahasa Jepang dapat menikmati tontonan dan pelajaran yang disuguhkan dalam program ini.
Selain menayangkan pelajaran bahasa Jepang, program ini juga menampilkan berbagai ide yang kiranya dapat memberikan pemahaman anak-anak muda di berbagai negara tentang budaya Jepang. Sebagai tambahan terhadap gambaran tentang Jepang, program ini juga memuat wawancara perkenalan dengan pembelajar bahasa Jepang di seluruh dunia dan orang-orang asing yang menggunakan bahasa Jepang dalam menjalankan tugasnya. Pengambilan gambar di lebih dari 10 negara yang berbeda ini diharapkan dapat menambah semangat pembelajar untuk belajar dan merencanakan tujuan yang baru dalam mempelajari bahasa Jepang.
Program ini telah ditayangkan di siaran internasional NHK (NHK WORLD & NHK WORLD Premium), serta TV kabel Jepang untuk Eropa dan Amerika Utara. Selain itu juga disiarkan oleh TV lokal di beberapa negara seperti Finlandia, Srilanka, Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia, Kanada dan Amerika Serikat.

Tragedi Robohnya Tower Jardiknas SMK 1 Cilacap

2009-03-05T19:35:00.000-08:00

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2 UJP no Nihon-go

2009-02-26T20:48:00.001-08:00

I. Tango
What are the meaning these words?

いみ　は　なん　です　か

１. ともだち:　。。。。。。。

２. わたしたち：。。。。。。。

３. えんぴつ　：。。。。。。

４. ひこうき　:。。。。。。。

5. うち：。。。。。。。。

６. としょかん　：。。。。。。。

７. めがね　：。。。。。。

8. じてんしゃ:。。。。。。。

９. れいぞこ：。。。。。。。

10. ねこ　：。。。。。

II. Say in Japanese!
日本ー語　は　　なん　ですか
1. Diatas meja ada buku dan pulpen
2. Di dalam tas ada paspor dan kaca mata
3. Di sekeliling rumahku ada pohon
4. Guru Nur ada di kantor
5. Siswa ada di dalam kelas

III. しつもんに　こたえて　ください
Answer the following questions!
1. Dina : せんせいは　どこに　いますか
　 Nia : ............ (じむしょ）

2. Ovi : あなたの　かばんお　なかに　なにが　ありますか
Eri : .............. (ﾍﾟﾝ、ほん）

　3. Tamu : ぎんこう　は　どこに　ありますか
Petugas : ................. （ゆうびんきょく　の　まえ　に）

4. Evi : つくえの　したに　なに　が　ありますか
Tio : ................... (ねこ　と　いぬ）

　5. Cici : あなた　は　おかねがありますか
　　 Yuni : はい、。。。。。。。
いいえ、。。。。。。。。