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Old 10-21-2006   #1 (permalink)
lildude
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Online Japanese Class for all Intrested.

ok we shall start with the basics.

LESSON 1: INTRODUCTIONS

There are 5 vowels in the Japanese language.
They are identical to the English language but they are pronounced differently.
A- Pronounced AH
I - Pronounced EE
U - Pronounced OO
E - Pronounced Eh
O - Pronounced Oh

If you can master these Vowels and the sounds, you will be able to speak Japanese with a better accent than one without mastering it.

Here are some basic Words, and phrases


Watashi- I (informally used by anyone)
Watakushi- I (formally used by anyone)
Boku- I Formally used by boys, men only
Watashi wa (Name) Desu-- I am (Name)
Ka- The japanese question mark (but you dont need to know this too much yet)
Desu- Pronounced “Des”
Desu- is the polite copula that identifies the time period now, or in other words…is, and is affirmative.
Note: Desu is not actually meaning, “IS”

Douzo Yoroshiku- Nice to meet you? (Only used in Introducing yourself)
Hajimemashite- how do you do? (Only used in introducing yourself)




Ohayo-gosai-masu- Hello, Good morning
Konnichiwa- Hello, Good afternoon
Konbanwa- Hello, Good evening
Sayonara- Goodbye


Masu- Pronounced “Mas”

People may already know this but, this is a lesson for all, and all is not just for one person, all is everyone, and everyone must learn this. This does not mean I will wait forever, because I will not.

Feel free to post if you want, question and stuff...

There will be One lesson a week
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