Day 19: March 12, 2015

Today, we reviewed about asking for prices and essential terms for traveling in Japan.  We also reviewed how to say cheap/inexpensive and expensive. In addition to that, we reviewed how to say, "isn't it?" The word for a regular, small store is "mise," the word for supermarket is "suupaa," the word for shopping mall is "mooru," and the word for convenience is "konbini." The word for hotel is "hoteru." The word for inn is "ryokan." The word for restaurant is "resutoran." We learned that "-ya" is a "_____ store." For example, "ramen ya" is a ramen store. NOTE: the use of "____ ya" is not limited to food (Ex. "hon ya" - a book store). Also, a koohii ya, a coffee shop, is more traditional and professional with freshly brewed coffee every time. "Eki" means station. "Toire" means toilet. "Onesen" means hot spring. "Sentoo" means public bath but, literally, it translates to paid water. "Ooedo suupaa sentoo" means Great Tokyo Bath Tub. "Ooeda" is an old term for Tokyo. One major note for onsen is that you may be declined entry for having tattoos because that essentially symbolizes gang relations (The Yakuza). Starbucks is called "Sutabaa." Peet's Coffee is called "Piitsu." Kentucky Fried Chicken is called "Kenta." McDonald is called "Makudo (Osaka/Kyoto area), Makku (Tokyo area), or Makudonarudo (full/formal name)," depending on the area. "MosuBaagaa" is the Japanese fast food version of McDonald. The word for bar is "baa." One could also use "nomi ya" for a place to drink more Japanese alcohol. Although, an "izaka ya" is basically a food cart restaurant. However, the Ginza district should be avoided because everything is expensive there. To say the floors of a building we use "__#__ kai." NOTE: special exceptions apply. We ended with a show and tell of pictures and videos.

-Time logged: 1.50 hours
-Total time logged: 31.95 hours

Day 18: March 5, 2015

Today we learned about tourist attractions. We learned about the Takeshita Dori, a street. We also about Meiji Shrine. We also reviewed how to ask fr the price of an item. Along with this, we reviewed how to say this and that. After that, we reviewed how to say prices with numbers. We learned that next week would be the show and tell week. During this class, we would share pictures and experiences in Japan. I am excited for this day! Although, it may be difficult to explain some things.

-Time logged: 1.00 hours
-Total time logged: 30.45 hours