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Last post by Sosai X 12 Dec 2007 11:46
Just curious...I'm writing a Gatch fic and I wanted to throw a little bit of Japanese in...what would be a word a mother would say to a small child (you know, like, honey, darling sweetie...etc.) I've seen "Koishi" before...but is that more boyfriend/girlfriend, or husband/ wife type of endearment?
I'm all ears...
Elvin Ruler
Forum God
posted 11 Jul 2006 21:13
From what I've been taught, however, parents and older siblings say their given name plus -chan.
Honey = hachimitsu in Japanese, but they also use hanii, which is just their pronunciation of the English word.
Koishi is a term of endearment used like "beloved" in English (romantic love) Koishi is a noun.
Itoshii hito means loved one. Itoshii is an adverb meaning beloved, hito means one (person, in this case). I'm not sure on the complete use of it (i.e., whether a person using it is referring to their or another person's loved one.)
Darling has a loan-word version in Japanese, but it is used primarily, again, for a romantic interest
Daughter = musume
Son = musuko
Anyways, that's just a general idea. If I run into her, I'll ask one of the ladies who taught Japanese. She's living in the same apartment complex as me while she's doing her master's here in the states (she's from Tokyo). I'll see what else I can come up with if I bump into her.
That is awesome! Thanks so much... that's just what I needed! You've been sooo helpful!
Elvin Ruler
Forum God
posted 12 Jul 2006 07:19
Heh. No problem. Sorry that the English in that is kind of bad. I shouldn't edit posts late at night. (The first sentence was originally the last.) ^_^
Good luck!
Hey Springie!
Here are some sites that you might useful as well...
Common Japanese Phrases:
http://www.jref.com/language/japanese_common_phrases.shtml
Japanese Name Titles (ie -chan, -kun, etc):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_titles
Japanese Kinship Names:
http://www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/japanese/family.html
Here are some sites that you might useful as well...
Common Japanese Phrases:
http://www.jref.com/language/japanese_common_phrases.shtml
Japanese Name Titles (ie -chan, -kun, etc):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_titles
Japanese Kinship Names:
http://www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/japanese/family.html
Thanks, Sosai!
Originally posted by Springie Thanks, Sosai!arigatou gozaimashita! What's a brief Japanese Language list without the swear words/rude phrases... *grin* http://www.angelfire.com/anime3/duoand17gouhavesex/japanese.html
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 10 Oct 2007 02:55
Originally posted by Elvin Ruler From what I've been taught, however, parents and older siblings say their given name plus -chan. Honey = hachimitsu in Japanese, but they also use hanii, which is just their pronunciation of the English word. Koishi is a term of endearment used like "beloved" in English (romantic love) Koishi is a noun. Itoshii hito means loved one. Itoshii is an adverb meaning beloved, hito means one (person, in this case). I'm not sure on the complete use of it (i.e., whether a person using it is referring to their or another person's loved one.) Darling has a loan-word version in Japanese, but it is used primarily, again, for a romantic interest Daughter = musume Son = musuko Anyways, that's just a general idea. If I run into her, I'll ask one of the ladies who taught Japanese. She's living in the same apartment complex as me while she's doing her master's here in the states (she's from Tokyo). I'll see what else I can come up with if I bump into her.I'm saving these for just in case I ever need them! great idea to get some words Springie!
re:Using -chan...
-chan is only used between people who are very close to each other (ie family members or couples) but not when referring to each other to a third party. Usually -chan is only used for women but there are exceptions when it comes to family members. For example, a brother and sister may use -chan for each other. Often they shorten their name and add -chan to it but not always (ie Sotaro (boy's name) becomes So-chan).
BTW, koishi (noun) means small stone/rock. koishii (adjective/adverb) means miss/long for/beloved. Don't forget that extra 'i' at the end.
Also when referring to someone's son or daughter (not your own) you would say musuko-san or musume-san respectively. -san is used with a person's name or with a professional title. ie haikanko-san (mr plumber). -using -san is a sign of respect.
itoshii hito literally means lovely person. I'm guessing that it would be only used for someone the speakers knows well because the Japanese don't usually express such emotions openly to strangers.
A great and fun website for learning some Japanese language tips is 'Genki Japan':
http://www.genkienglish.net/genkijapan/menu.htm
genki means energy/vigor/lively/high-spirits. It is used to ask someone how they are:
ogenki desu ka? (How are you?)
genki desu. (I'm fine)
matane (talk to you later)
I have another link for you... It's a phrase book mostly for travelers and students, but I've found it helpful.
http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/japanese_language/japanese_phrase_book.php
Hinotori
Thanks so much, Hinotori!
That's a very cool page, Hinotori. The phonetic pronunciation is especially a nice touch. I'm always on the look out for pages like this that can help me in my studies. arigatou gozaimasu.
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 11 Oct 2007 02:57
I have been busy copying and pasting all this great information...I have a part in my current story that it will be very useful for! Thank Springie for asking about this and thank you thank you Sosai for giving us sooo much!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Oct 2007 06:02
Oooh.... Ebony.... what do you have planned for Lightening?????
[quote]Originally posted by Sosai X
That's a very cool page, Hinotori. The phonetic pronunciation is especially a nice touch. I'm always on the look out for pages like this that can help me in my studies. arigatou gozaimasu.[quote]
Do itashi mashite!
This is a very cool thread. Not only am I interested in Japanese because of Gatch, but also because I sometimes correspond with a Japanese publisher where I work. I feel guilty that my contacts always have to write to me in English, so I've been trying to add some Japanese words and phrases to them in my e-mails (so far the bravest I've been is Konnichiwa and arigato).
If anyone has any other cool links, please send them!
Tori
Remember, when using 'arigatou', make sure you add 'gozaimasu' to the end of it or else you might appear rude. If you're thanking someone a lot, you can also use 'arigatou gozaimashita' (that is the past tense version).
As for more links... what about these? *grin*
Japan Guide (Very Recommended!):
http://www.japan-guide.com/
Make sure you check out their forums (lots of interesting questions and info) and they have a classifieds section where people advertise for 'penparu' (panpals). That's how I met my penpals and now a couple of my penpals are good friends.
From the above site - Japanese Etiquette:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e622.html
Learn Japanese (at Sugoi Japan):
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/learn-japanese/2/
Japanese Surnames:
http://www.gaminggeeks.org/Resources/KateMonk/Orient/Japan/Surnames.htm
Japanese Verbs:
http://www.timwerx.net/language/jpverbs/index.htm#contents
The Yokai (Japanese Spirits):
http://www.youkaimura.org/youkainame.htm
http://www.obakemono.com/
I guess that's good for now.
Uh oh! I knew I was going to do it wrong!! How bad is it to say arigatou by itself??
Hinotori
Hinotori
I just took a quick look at the sites you posted, Tim. They're great!! I could (and probably will) definitely spend hours on them! I think I'm going to have to favorite this thread!
Originally posted by Hinotori Uh oh! I knew I was going to do it wrong!! How bad is it to say arigatou by itself??Heh, it isn't bad just very casual. That's the way you would say it among friends. I wouldn't worry about it because as a foreigner (gaijin) you can get away with a lot more than a Japanese native could. They don't expect us to know these things. The Japanese language has various levels of politeness built into it. For instance, when you say "Good Morning"... To friends you might just say, "Ohayou". To a teacher, your boss or a business contact (someone of a 'higher' standing) you would say, "Ohayou gozaimasu". You don't use gozaimasu with konnichiwa or konbanwa. Here's a new phrase I've learnt recently... Jaa, ashita ne! (See you tomorrow!) Jyaane! (Talk to you later)![]()
Here's something funny I saw...
The writing in this smilie is saying, "boku no kimochi. Peta, peta."
It is saying "My Feelings" and then making the sound of a heart going flutter, flutter. What's funny is... it says "boku" which is the male version of "I". Women don't use the term boku (okay maybe some lesbians do but it isn't common ;p). Women use the term "atashi" or the ultra-polite version, "atakushi". Watashi and watakushi can be used by men and women.
The writing in this smilie is saying, "boku no kimochi. Peta, peta."
It is saying "My Feelings" and then making the sound of a heart going flutter, flutter. What's funny is... it says "boku" which is the male version of "I". Women don't use the term boku (okay maybe some lesbians do but it isn't common ;p). Women use the term "atashi" or the ultra-polite version, "atakushi". Watashi and watakushi can be used by men and women.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Oct 2007 06:32
So.... are you using that smilie to say that you love all of us, Tim?
Originally posted by Transmute Jun So.... are you using that smilie to say that you love all of us, Tim?
hai, watashi wa anatagata ni aishimasu.
further translation: Yes, I love you all.
*grin*
That's quite the big smilie, but much appreciated!
This is great! Japanese lessons and phrases.
Thank you!
More Japanese Links...
Gender differences in the Japanese Language:
Wikipedia Article
Here's a cool Flash program to help you learn Hiragana and Katakana:
http://www.dragonmedia.us/programs/kana.swf
Japanese Holidays:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2062.html
Since everyone seems to love their smut around here... here is Japanese Sex Slang (warning, not for the faint of heart):
http://www.asstr.org/~cobalt_jade/INFO/Japslang.html
That should do it for now.
Another keeper link. I could just hear some of the smutty ones coming out of the Condor's mouth!
lol Tim you know us so well
I've been meaning to ask this for a while and keep forgetting...
The Japanese translation of okay is yoshi (sounds like it's pronounced 'yosha'), But alot of times in the Gatch eps it sounds like they're saying "yosh". Is yosh an abbreviation of yoshi, or is it a completely different word/meaning??
I know that probably seems silly to ask, but it's just one of those "need to know" things for me!
Hinotori
Hinotori
Japanese does have silent vowels (it depends on the sounds that proceed and follow the vowel in question). For instance the verb "to be/is" is written as desu but is pronounced dess. 'gozaimasu' is pronounced 'gozaimass'. The verb 'suki' (meaning to like) is pronounced as 'ski'.
The i in some words will be dropped as well. For example, 'ashita' is pronounced 'ash-ta'. It is very possible that 'Yoshi' is being pronounced like 'Yosh'. I'll have to ask my Japanese friend when I next talk to her to see for sure (maybe on Monday if she is available).
Can you tell me which episode exactly of Gatchaman did you hear them say yoshi? I can listen to it for myself and see what my ear picks up (I have the whole original Gatchaman in Japanese on vhs tape).
One of the things that I have done recently to help my studies is I bought a bunch of Japanese kid's magazines that have puzzles and various games to help learn the language. I should scan some of the pages and post them here.
Tim, you're awesome!! You're so knowledgeable about this. I'm hoping I'll soon be able to put a little more time and effort into learning more about the language. It's all so very interesting to me.
Originally posted by Sosai X The i in some words will be dropped as well. For example, 'ashita' is pronounced 'ash-ta'. It is very possible that 'Yoshi' is being pronounced like 'Yosh'. I'll have to ask my Japanese friend when I next talk to her to see for sure (maybe on Monday if she is available).This makes sense (not the "sometimes the i will dropped" thing, but hey, we have the same thing in the English language!) But it could be that the i is being dropped. They use "yosh" or "yoshi" in quite a number of eps. I think everyone uses it (I know Katse and the team do) when they're saying "OK" or "allright". I was just watching eps 73 and 74, which are the ones that reminded me to ask, but I think just about any of the eps would do. Thanks Tim!! Hinotori
Originally posted by Hinotori Tim, you're awesome!! You're so knowledgeable about this. I'm hoping I'll soon be able to put a little more time and effort into learning more about the language. It's all so very interesting to me.I only know a little bit about the Japanese language. I still have a lot to learn yet. Having access to native speakers of the language helps a lot as well. The books aren't always right (or use outdated phrases) and a native speaker will let you know what's what.
Originally posted by Hinotori This makes sense (not the "sometimes the i will dropped" thing, but hey, we have the same thing in the English language!) But it could be that the i is being dropped. They use "yosh" or "yoshi" in quite a number of eps. I think everyone uses it (I know Katse and the team do) when they're saying "OK" or "allright". I was just watching eps 73 and 74, which are the ones that reminded me to ask, but I think just about any of the eps would do. Thanks Tim!!No problem, Tori. I asked one of my friends today about the word Yoshi and she said it is pronounced as Yosh (long o sound). I was also watching Gatchaman earlier and sure enough, I heard Ken say it. A quick note... Don't confuse yoshi with daijoubu. Both mean okay/alright but in different contexts. Daijoubu refers to someone's health (as in 'are you okay?').
Here are some scans from the Japanese kid's magazine that I bought second hand at my local Japanese store, MITS (note: website is in Japanese).
All images are links to much larger versions.
Front Cover (2004 Christmas Issue):
Sample Pages:
Back Cover (Pictures of Christmas Cakes):
Christmas in Japan is a bit different than in the West. Sure it has a lot of the same trappings but for teenagers/adults, Christmas is more like Valentine's Day. Gifts are exchanged between lovers. You can learn more here:
Christmas In Japan
Sample Pages:
Back Cover (Pictures of Christmas Cakes):
Christmas in Japan is a bit different than in the West. Sure it has a lot of the same trappings but for teenagers/adults, Christmas is more like Valentine's Day. Gifts are exchanged between lovers. You can learn more here:
Christmas In Japan
Originally posted by Sosai XAhhh, now I can sleep at night! Thanks Tim!Originally posted by Hinotori They use "yosh" or "yoshi" in quite a number of eps. I think everyone uses it (I know Katse and the team do) when they're saying "OK" or "allright". I was just watching eps 73 and 74, which are the ones that reminded me to ask, but I think just about any of the eps would do. Thanks Tim!!No problem, Tori. I asked one of my friends today about the word Yoshi and she said it is pronounced as Yosh (long o sound). I was also watching Gatchaman earlier and sure enough, I heard Ken say it.
Hinotori
Thanks Tim! All these links are great! They'll keep me busy for a while!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 23 Oct 2007 06:25
I'm still giggling at the thoguht of Christmas and Valentine's Day mixed together. Now THERE'S an interesting fic idea!
But I already have a Christmas fic in the works. Darn it...
I still have fond memories of the last Christmas fic.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Oct 2007 17:34
Originally posted by Sosai X I still have fond memories of the last Christmas fic.And I have quite the fondness for that picture! Hey, Tim, can I use it in the fic?
Originally posted by Transmute JunOf course you can! I would be honoured to have it in such good company.Originally posted by Sosai X I still have fond memories of the last Christmas fic.And I have quite the fondness for that picture! Hey, Tim, can I use it in the fic?
Springie
Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans...
posted 26 Oct 2007 18:21
(edited 26 Oct 2007 18:24)
Originally posted by Sosai X I still have fond memories of the last Christmas fic.Bwahahahaha!!
I haven't seen that one in a while, Tim! Yes, that one most certainly needs a place of honor in the Christmas fic!! That was a fun fic to plan out! I don't know when I've laughed so hard...
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 26 Oct 2007 18:23
Done!
Tim where is that pic from?
The bunny suit is from A Christmas Story (1983). All I did was add Jinpei's face to it.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Oct 2007 08:51
And of course, A Christmas Story was a major inspiration for that fic...
Originally posted by Sosai X The i in some words will be dropped as well. For example, 'ashita' is pronounced 'ash-ta'. It is very possible that 'Yoshi' is being pronounced like 'Yosh'. I'll have to ask my Japanese friend when I next talk to her to see for sure (maybe on Monday if she is available).I have an interesting post-script to this... I was watching ep 76 (Bracelets Exposed), where the other 2 member of Red Impulse are introduced. When Masaki introduces Oniishi, Masaki pronounces his name Oniish. So the i was dropped there too. Ok, maybe I'm the only one who finds that interesting...
By the way, I loved Jinpei in the bunny suit. A Christmas Story is one of my favorite holiday movies!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 27 Oct 2007 19:07
Originally posted by Hinotori By the way, I loved Jinpei in the bunny suit. A Christmas Story is one of my favorite holiday movies!Ours too! We seriously stole from that (with a bunch of Grinh Who Stole Christmas) for the fic...
Ah two of my most cherished Xmas shows! Now where would these fics be posted?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Oct 2007 07:09
Right here.
The Bird Who Stole Christmas
Oh my gosh, TJ! I just finished reading the fic and I can't stop laughing!!! I loved all the Christmas Story and Grinch references. The entire story was awesome!
Thanks for posting the link!
Thanks for posting the link!
Glad you enjoyed it, Hino! I know not everyone always gets my sense of humor (although Springie does, which is why this worked out so well for us...
) so it's great when someone does!
If you are an Austin Powers fan, you might like my Austin Powers/Gatch/BOTP spoof. Recently Springie did the BEST poster for it!!!
See????? I CAN write something besides smut!
) so it's great when someone does!
If you are an Austin Powers fan, you might like my Austin Powers/Gatch/BOTP spoof. Recently Springie did the BEST poster for it!!!
See????? I CAN write something besides smut!
Glad you liked the story, Hinotori! I still crack up when I read it...oh, the images that dance in my head...LOL I am picturing the team with their sweaters from Granny Nambu now...
TJ, you *can* write something besides smut, but do you really want to?
TJ, you *can* write something besides smut, but do you really want to?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 28 Oct 2007 17:43
Originally posted by Springie TJ, you *can* write something besides smut, but do you really want to?I'm not sure how to answer that question....
Originally posted by Transmute JunHonestly?Originally posted by Springie TJ, you *can* write something besides smut, but do you really want to?I'm not sure how to answer that question....
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 29 Oct 2007 06:36
Originally posted by FirebirdOkay, here's an honest (if somewhat long) answer. Everyone loves the smut. I know that! I get the most feedback for smut. I get the most reviews for smut. On the Fanfic Archives, the read counts on my stories that involve smut are sky high. It's unbelievable! I like writing smut. But smut is hard (not intending the bad pun) and sometimes when I try for some smut I feel like I'm writing the same thing over again. It's not nearly as enjoyable to write as it is to read. Outside of a little Ego smut for Amy in Tapestry, I haven't really done a lot of smut in my last few fic. Memoirs of A Swan, Nice, Fish Out Of Water, even Invasion (which I know you guys haven't seen) and the Christmas fic I'm working on at the moment... no smut. I enjoy writing other things too, and honestly, it's the variety that is fun. I LOVE writing swooniness and fun/flirtatious banter. I love writing action scenes. I love romantic scenes. I love the humor (when I can come up with an appropriately funny idea) and most of all I love a fic that includes all of these things. I've even enjoyed some of the more serious character studies I've written (like Turning Point). I wrote both Naughty and Inhibitions (my smuttiest fics) when I was in that kind of mood, and wanted to write nothing but. But honestly, after Inhibitions, I felt like I was smutted out and not able to write anything fresh... that it would just be re-hash. So I've left it alone. But I'll come back to it. I have some vague plans....Originally posted by Transmute JunHonestly?Originally posted by Springie TJ, you *can* write something besides smut, but do you really want to?I'm not sure how to answer that question....
Now, how's that for an honest answer?
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 29 Oct 2007 20:18
I like to write romance or swoony stuff, and intrigue more for similar reasons. (I have not gone to the extent that TJ has with smut.) But I can see why she might have left it alone for now-it's good to try new plots....
I am liking Invasion though! She is putting together a great story there....
Originally posted by Transmute JunVery honest. I can also understand too much of one thing can get boring at times and you just want a change.Originally posted by FirebirdOkay, here's an honest (if somewhat long) answer. Everyone loves the smut. I know that! I get the most feedback for smut. I get the most reviews for smut. On the Fanfic Archives, the read counts on my stories that involve smut are sky high. It's unbelievable! I like writing smut. But smut is hard (not intending the bad pun) and sometimes when I try for some smut I feel like I'm writing the same thing over again. It's not nearly as enjoyable to write as it is to read. Outside of a little Ego smut for Amy in Tapestry, I haven't really done a lot of smut in my last few fic. Memoirs of A Swan, Nice, Fish Out Of Water, even Invasion (which I know you guys haven't seen) and the Christmas fic I'm working on at the moment... no smut. I enjoy writing other things too, and honestly, it's the variety that is fun. I LOVE writing swooniness and fun/flirtatious banter. I love writing action scenes. I love romantic scenes. I love the humor (when I can come up with an appropriately funny idea) and most of all I love a fic that includes all of these things. I've even enjoyed some of the more serious character studies I've written (like Turning Point). I wrote both Naughty and Inhibitions (my smuttiest fics) when I was in that kind of mood, and wanted to write nothing but. But honestly, after Inhibitions, I felt like I was smutted out and not able to write anything fresh... that it would just be re-hash. So I've left it alone. But I'll come back to it. I have some vague plans....Originally posted by Transmute JunHonestly?Originally posted by Springie TJ, you *can* write something besides smut, but do you really want to?I'm not sure how to answer that question....Now, how's that for an honest answer?
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Oct 2007 06:18
Originally posted by Ebonyswanne I am liking Invasion though! She is putting together a great story there....And I still have yet to hear back from you on Part 7... Part 8 is waiting for you....
And don't belittle your smut! Joe and Madeline in the shower was HOT!!!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Oct 2007 06:20
Originally posted by Firebird Very honest. I can also understand too much of one thing can get boring at times and you just want a change.Well, I HAVE been doing a lot of non-smut stuff. So we'll see what I can come up with when I'm done with my Christmas fic and Invasion.
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 30 Oct 2007 06:22
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Part 8 is waiting for you....So, you finally got the DVD's you were waiting for?![]()
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Outside of a little Ego smut for Amy in Tapestry, I haven't really done a lot of smut in my last few fic. IOh, that smut was good
I hope I'll get some Ego smut from you sometime in the (remote) future!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 30 Oct 2007 16:37
Originally posted by clouddancerNo. I finished Part 8 before that. Ebony's just been too busy with little Caiitlin to read! Not that I blame her...Originally posted by Transmute Jun Part 8 is waiting for you....So, you finally got the DVD's you were waiting for?![]()
More Japanese Language Links:
Japanese Slang Jisho
Japanese for the Western Brain
About.com: Japanese Lessons
Kanji Step: Japanese Language Resource
Japan Guide - great site all about Japan. Check out their forums for even more useful information.
More cool links! Keep 'em coming, Tim!
Thanks Hinotori. The links in the previous post are all new discoveries for me. Well, except for the Japan-Guide.com site. I couldn't remember if I had posted that one before or not (I was too lazy to double check) so I posted it anyways.
As I discover the links, I'll post them.
As I discover the links, I'll post them.
Here is a classic that I almost forgot about...
Ayako's Japanese Phrase of the Day
I love such phrases as...
"Kyou no pantsu ha nani iro?"
("What color is your underwear today?")
Ima watashi no oshiri tsukamimashia?
(Excuse me, did you just grab my backside?)
"Ijiwaru!"
("Meanie!")
"Kocho kocho!"
("Tickle tickle!")
clouddancer
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Nov 2007 20:05
Originally posted by Sosai X "Kocho kocho!" ("Tickle tickle!")I wonder if this has any relation to the Coochie, Coochie, Coochie we use when we tickle a baby's chin? Or do I not have that phrase correct, being one to never really talk to babies?
I prefer to talk to babes instead of babies (after all, that's why I am here
) but I think it is just a coincidence. It is possible that the Japanese borrowed the word from English and modified it to fit their language.
Oh ya, here's a page I found about Japanese cat related phrases...
Japanese Cat related Phrases
ie. nekojita (literally means, 'A cat's tongue') - it is used to describe someone who can't eat or drink very hot foods.
) but I think it is just a coincidence. It is possible that the Japanese borrowed the word from English and modified it to fit their language.
Oh ya, here's a page I found about Japanese cat related phrases...
Japanese Cat related Phrases
ie. nekojita (literally means, 'A cat's tongue') - it is used to describe someone who can't eat or drink very hot foods.
I liked this one:
"Watashi no hamustaa mimasen deshita ka?"
"Have you seen my hamster?"
Sounds like a really bad pick-up line!
Thanks for the cat link Tim! I was looking in every oriental shop I could find to buy a Maneki Neko. I was looking for a replacement for the one that my cat Spike smashed. I guess he didn't appreciate sharing his favorite perch (on top of my bookshelf) with it.
The legend I had heard was that a very poor buddist priest took care of a stray cat (a transformed deity) which then bestowed the priest with great prosperity. The basic moral of the story: Do good things and good things will come your way. That Karma thang...I guess I will have to explain this to Spike! LOL!
In Japan, cats have a good & bad reputation. There are many stories of the bake-neko (demon or goblin cat) - an evil spirit that takes the form of a cat. Perhaps that's what influenced your Spike, Kimiko? *grin*
On Youtube there is an eerie and interesting anime about the bakeneko. Let's see if I can find the links... ah, he we go:
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 1 Part 1
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 1 Part 2
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 1 Part 3
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 2 Part 1
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 2 Part 2
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 2 Part 3
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 3 Part 1
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 3 Part 2
Ayakashi Bakeneko Episode 3 Part 3
That was amazing Tim! Loved it!
HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED!! (...or cute little kittens...)
Now picture me watching the video and turning around in my seat to face this-
I SAID GET OFF YOUR ASS AND FEED ME NOW WOMAN!
My cat is like that! He bits your knees as if to say, "Feed me now or you're on the menu..."
My cat freaked out when we bought our daughter home...
"Funny looking kitten...it" Katse avoids her like she would bit him, or pull his fur out or something....He won't even put a paw in her room once he worked out she lived in that room.
These days that just eye each other off in the lounge room....A Mexican stand off...
Katse"You keep to your side of the room and I'll keep to mine...don't even think about it kid! Now you.."Katse looks at me."Where is my cat food!"
Spike is pissed at me this morning because I dared to eat the last of the cake without sharing! I have never seen a cat that enjoys cake as much as him. Must be hanging around the dog too much.
It's funny how some animals are extremely jealous over the "new additions" to the family where others are protective, almost like it's "their" baby and not yours! The dog I had when I was younger used to stand guard by my brother's crib when he was sleeping and good luck to anyone she didn't know getting near any of us kids. We had to give her away to another family because of same brother's allergy to her. They had two small children and she tore up a much larger stray German Sheppard when it ran towards the kids on their front lawn.
I'm a dog person and I usually get along well with them (I don't mind cats but I prefer dogs). Course I also understand that dogs are pack animals and they crave and need some sort of social structure and company. That's why if you see someone who has a dog that is out of control - that dog is seeing itself as the leader of the pack instead of its owners.
When I was a kid we had a dog that had "issues". It would snap and become very dangerous. Course we didn't know that when we got it but we quickly realized what was going on. You couldn't go near it when it was eating (except for my mum who fed it - it growled at her once and she told it not to do that 'or else' - the dog didn't growl at her while eating because it knew where the food was coming from). Eventually, we had to put it down because it attacked me. It bit me in the face - nothing too serious (a couple of stitches around the mouth).
Enough about dogs... I came back into this thread to post a cool Japanese themed clip art site I found.
Clipart of Ancient Japan
When I was a kid we had a dog that had "issues". It would snap and become very dangerous. Course we didn't know that when we got it but we quickly realized what was going on. You couldn't go near it when it was eating (except for my mum who fed it - it growled at her once and she told it not to do that 'or else' - the dog didn't growl at her while eating because it knew where the food was coming from). Eventually, we had to put it down because it attacked me. It bit me in the face - nothing too serious (a couple of stitches around the mouth).
Enough about dogs... I came back into this thread to post a cool Japanese themed clip art site I found.
Clipart of Ancient Japan
Originally posted by Sosai X I'm a dog person and I usually get along well with them (I don't mind cats but I prefer dogs).Oh Sosai, and how do you get along with Kat-se?
Originally posted by amyltrerOriginally posted by Sosai X I'm a dog person and I usually get along well with them (I don't mind cats but I prefer dogs).Oh Sosai, and how do you get along with Kat-se?
Just like any other cat... usually okay but sometimes they are a pain in the arse.
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