Some Japanese Cultural Phrases

Subject: Some Japanese Cultural Phrases Fri Sep 26, 2008 12:45 am

Some things that are said in Japanese have no literal meaning even in Japanese. These things are said just because it is tradition.

Some examples would be

Itekimasu(said when leaving home)
Itarashai(said after someone says itekimasu)
Tadaimaa(said when returning to home)
Okairi-nasai(said after someone says tadaimaa)
Itadakimasu(said before eating)

That's pretty much the basics.

Subject: Re: Some Japanese Cultural Phrases Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:07 pm

actually itadakimasu means 'to receive' or I will receive.

Subject: Re: Some Japanese Cultural Phrases Sun Sep 28, 2008 6:45 pm

I've watched enough anime to pick these up. I tried a japanese lesson podcast, but this is about all they taught you before they wanted you to shell out cash. ><

Subject: Re: Some Japanese Cultural Phrases Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:01 am

irrashaimasen! = Welcome!

tribzi you should try japanesepod101. That's where I learned a good amount of jp, even if little. I listen to bout 40 podcasts.

Subject: Re: Some Japanese Cultural Phrases Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:07 pm

I've actually listened to some of their podcasts, but I have to say, I have a difficult time learning language in that method. Maybe I'll try harder.

Also a question. Does anyone know how to make a noun plural in japanese?

Subject: Re: Some Japanese Cultural Phrases Mon Sep 29, 2008 10:49 pm

Chaos does bounce

Subject: Re: Some Japanese Cultural Phrases Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:01 am

Um there actually isn't any, if I remember correctly. you just say the amount number + the noun.

or if you mean 'they' in jp is karera (for guys/mix) and kanojora or kanojotachi (all girls)

It's been a year since I listened to their podcasts now, sry.