Japanese – Eliot Kelly

Japanese Q&A: Where does しまった come from?

A student asked if しまった (the English equivalent for “oh shit”) is the past tense Ta-form of the word しまう. In lesson 18 of the Japanese textbook Genki, the grammar point Te-form + しまう in[…]

Japanese Q&A: あと or 後 to use Kanji or not

I had a student ask about the use of the kanji 後. He noticed that it is not usually used when people would write something like 「あと５秒」In the moment I wasn’t able to give a[…]

Gender and Japan: #metoo in Japanese

I was thinking about the #metoo movement and how it would translate linguistically in Japan. My initial response was to look it up on instagram in Japanese and then I thought, how is this going[…]

Using Rakugo in the Japanese Language Class

This last weekend I had the opportunity to give a presentation at the 3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Conference in the Humanities at CSU Sacramento. The panels I attended included presentation by Dr. Kristina Vassil on the[…]

Japan and sleep

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160506-the-japanese-art-of-not-sleeping I came across this article by Dr Brigitte Steger the other day when I was looking for some information on Japanese studies. I always noticed that the work culture in Japan, specifically the big cities, were[…]

Rakugo performer Yanagiya Kosanji

Yanagiya Kosanji is an edo style rakugo performer who often performs in Ikebukuro. Rakugo performers live a lifestyle embedded in their art, and Kosanji is no exception. Even after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, he[…]

Gender and Japan: Koga Toshihiko’s Moments with Fukuda Keiko

This is a translation from a blog by Koga Toshihiko, published on February 28th, 2013. Click here to access the link to this translation. Fukuda Keiko Sensei received instruction from the Grand Master Kano Jigoro.[…]

Shinya Aoki & Toshinari Masuda on legendary Judo-ka, Kimura

This is a translation of an online article from March 23, 2010. The online article was featured in a magazine “Gonngu Kakutougi” April 17th Shinya Aoki will make his debut in the cage for the Strikeforce[…]

As Kimura’s teacher, master, and mentor

Ushijima goes in search of a promising prospect to accomplish what he was unable to and seize the Imperial Championships. The person he found was his fellow alum from Chin Zei Middle School ❶ under[…]

Gender and Japan: Lady San-shi-ro Yamaguchi Kaori speaks frankly 03

This is a translation of an interview published on August 29th, 2016. “Sataka Makoto no Hitori Ichiwa.” LINK When asked, “Mrs. Yamaguchi, did you receive strict spartan like training?” She responded, “No, we were stronger. When[…]

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Tag: Japanese

Japanese Q&A: Where does しまった come from?

Japanese Q&A: あと or 後 to use Kanji or not

Gender and Japan: #metoo in Japanese

Using Rakugo in the Japanese Language Class

Japan and sleep

Rakugo performer Yanagiya Kosanji

Gender and Japan: Koga Toshihiko’s Moments with Fukuda Keiko

Shinya Aoki & Toshinari Masuda on legendary Judo-ka, Kimura

As Kimura’s teacher, master, and mentor

Gender and Japan: Lady San-shi-ro Yamaguchi Kaori speaks frankly 03