April 18, 2022 – Monday 令和4年4月18日―月曜日
When crows caw,
weather will change
からす なく てんき かわる
鳥 が鳴くと天気が変わる
“…common
themes found throughout Japanese culture include a sense of identity based on social groups and place of birth, a polite and humble style of communication, a
pragmatic approach to situations and challenges, as well as an appreciation and enjoyment of artistic
activities and forms of entertainment.” https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/japanese-culture/japanese-culture-core-concepts
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Respect 敬: 漢字とひらがなと英語を書いて下さい。
尊敬 そんけい Respect, esteem
敬意 けいい Respect, honor
敬語 けいご Honorific language
謙遜 けんそんHumility, modesty
A.
Giving and receiving – to equals
上げる(あげる)(My group &)I give to others
くれる(くれる) Others give to me(&my group)
もらう To receive
友達は私にプレゼント (おみやげ)を くれました。My friend gave me a present.
私は学生に教科書(きょうかしょ)を 上げました。I gave a textbook to the
student.
留学生(りゅうがくせい)は ホームステーのご家族からお花をもらいました。The exchange student received
flowers from the homestay family.
B.
Giving and receiving – to
higher status person (hierarchy)
さし上げる(さしあげる)I /my group give to higher
status person
下さる(くださる) Higher status person gives to
me/my group
いただく I /my group receive from
higher status person
私達のクラスの学生はパーカー校長先生にチョコレートをさし上げました。Students in
our class gave chocolate to Principal Parker.
ライトフット市長は妹にきれいな本 を 下さいました。Mayor Lightfoot gave my younger
sister pretty book.
大学の先生は天皇陛下(てんのうへいかHis Imperial Majesty)から文化(ぶんかCulture)の賞(しょうPrize)いただきました。 The college
professor received the Culture Prize from His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor.
C.
Figuring out who
is your group, and under what circumstances that is your group….See info from
Nakama Two, Chapter 7, pp.341-347
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