Japanese Weather

Watch this short video to learn Japanese terms for weather.

This little weather song repeats basic weather terms so you can memorize them for the exam.

Ticket In // 8

1. How do yous say “Where do you live?” in Japanese?
2. What does なまえは   or　名前　mean?
3. Write as many HIRAGANA as you know!
4. EXTRA: try to draw this!

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1. How do you say “I like” in Japanese?
2. Translate these Japanese words into English: 日本語　英語
3. Write any words you remember about SCHOOL.
4. EXTRA: What is Teru Teru Bozu?

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1. How do you write Townsville, Australia in Katakana?
2. Write 1-10 in kanji and hiragana.
3. Translate this Japanese　こんにちは。
4. EXTRA: Describe what this picture is about

Nice to Meet You // Introductions

This video will help you learn simple introductions and phrases when meeting a fellow Japanese speaker.

The video is broken down into each word, phrase, and even sound with time to practice your speaking when you see a purple speech bubble.

We followed along in class, but let’s see if you can practice on your own.いきましょう  Ikimasho! Let’s Go!

Counting // Kanji + Hiragana

When counting numbers n Japanese, it is important to recognize hiragana and kanji.

Watch this short video to practice your NUMBERS. Try writing them along with the video, saying the numbers as you write.

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1. How do you count to 10 in Japanese?
2. What happens when you combine (put together) a BIG hiragana with a SMALL hiragana?
3. What does sundeimasu すんでいますか。mean?
4. EXTRA: Try to draw this:

 

How Old Are You? // Sai さい 何歳

It’s not rude to ask in Japanese – how old are you? So let’s practice! What this little video and sing along with the song to refresh your memory!

HOW OLD ARE YOU? 何歳ですか。

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1. What is a COMBINATION SOUND in Japanese?
2. How do you say “my name is _____. Nice to meet you?”
3. List the GYOU ぎょう in the Hiragana alphabet.
4. EXTRA: Try to draw this for extra credit!

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1. How do you say “good morning, thank you, and I don’t understand” in Japanese?
2. When counting people, how do say 1-10 people in Japanese?
3. What does KONGRATS SUZIE TODAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY mean?
4. EXTRA: What is Teru Teru Bozu (image below) and what does he do?