今週の語彙

50 vocabulary words every week(or 2 depends).
N5 vocabulary on Memrise.

levels 18 and 20

to take - とる - 取る
(the speaker’s) mother - はは - 母
umbrella - かさ - 傘
cute - かわいい - 可愛い
three - さん - 三
to stop(moving) - とまる - 止まる
underground train - ちかてつ - 地下鉄
nine(things) - ここのつ - 九つ
east - ひがし - 東
red - あかい - 赤い
sugar - さとう - 砂糖
word(s) - ことば - 言葉
heavy - おもい - 重い
Sunday - にちようび - 日曜日
music - おんがく - 音楽
birthday - たんじょうび - 誕生日
refrigerator - れいぞうこ - 冷蔵庫
river(traditional) - かわ - 河
to get tired - つかれる -疲れる
slippers - スリッパ -
previous - さき - 先
coffee - コーヒー -
curry - カレー -
day after tomorrow - あさって - 明後日
to buy - かう - 買う
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bank - ぎんこう - 銀行
when - いつ -
place - ところ - 所
stairs - かいだん - 階段
light brown - ちゃいろ - 茶色
clear weather - はれ - 晴れ
near(beside) - そば - 側
swimming pool - プール -
pork - ぶたにく - 豚肉
please - どうぞ -
next year - らいねん - 来年
(the speaker’s) father - ちち - 父
pretty - きれい - 綺麗
weather - てんき - 天気
song - うた - 歌
to borrow - かりる - 借りる
corridor - ろうか - 廊下
yellow - きいろい - 黄色い
foot - あし - 足
picture - え - 絵
unskillful - へた - 下手
pupil - せいと - 生徒
noisy - うるさい - 煩い
rest, vacation - やすみ - 休み
I - わたし - 私

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! Study Study Study !

Hiragana1 and Katakana2 came first.
I did 2 rows each week. I would not recommend doing 4 rows in 1 week.
With Dakuten I just remembered what the sounds change to. I didn't actually study them. Same with Combination Hiragana. (0_o;)
* * Forgot Verb Groups! I learned the verb groups before I dove farther into vocabulary!
Vocabulary.
Kanji kind of slips in there.
I am not really focused on learning Kanji at the moment but I'm still learning them.
I follow people on Twitter who tweet in Japanese(and English) so I see some Kanji almost every time I log on.

-Listening
Listening to songs you already know in English, in Japanese.
I listen to Disney songs in Japanese with Japanese subtitles in kana and some will have Romaji(depends on who subs it).
Listen to the songs and follow the subtitles. Try singing along.
Even listening to them while you are doing other things is good. Which is what I am doing right now.
podcasts, vloggers(video bloggers), any chance you get, take it.

-Writing
I use Lang-8 a good bit. I have met a lot of really nice and helpful people from that site.
Make up a paragraph. It can be about anything. About what you did, what you plan to do or something made up. 5 or more sentences in English(or your mother tongue), that way you know exactly what you want to say.
Go thru and write the words you already know in Hiragana/Katakana(don't worry about Kanji right now).
Add which particles and conjugations you would use before trying to look them up.
Post it to Lang-8.
If you receive corrections, don't get distraught or discourage. Corrections are a good thing!!!
Be sure to study those corrections!
I started plucking out the words I used in the paragraph I wrote, writing them in a small notebook(the size of my hand) and study them when ever I can or when ever I feel like it.

Memrise(listed in my resources) is great! I use it almost every day.
I was recently introduced to a site called Lingocracy. I haven't been able to use it much, but from what I have seen from using it, it is great for reading and vocabulary. You can learn more about the site before actually using it here.
I also think with reading, you learn grammar. It's like listening helps you with pronunciation.
After you read for some months(or years) you'll eventually get use to how sentences are set up. Maybe? I'm still in the process of getting it down. ^_^;

I have been studying for 8 months now. Self-studying. So I am a beginner still.
Being a stay at home mom you don't have much free time to study, well at least not without constant interruptions.
I practice thru out the day by talking to my self. Using words and sentences I know.
But wait until my son is in bed before studying. Reading, posting. Stuff I need to focus on, I wait until the end of the day.
I try spending 2 to 3 hours studying and be in bed by 12AM(sometimes it's 1 or 2AM), so that I get 6 to 8 hours of sleep(all depends on what time my son decides to get up).
Whether or not my methods work, I guess only time will tell.
I am very excited and impatient with learning.
(ﾉ^▽^)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

がんばります！

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Ta Form

ごめなさい。
私は死んでいない、忙しかったです。

ここにあります！
TA FORM!

Ta Form/Casual Past
て into た
で into だ

Group1
う, つ, る -- take off the ending and put った
ぬ, ぶ, む -- んだ
く -- いた
exception 行く - 行った
ぐ -- いだ
す -- した
EX. 買(か)う - 買った(to buy-i bought)
遊(あそ)ぶ -  遊んだ(to play-i played)
書(か)く - 書いた(to write-i wrote)
泳(およ)ぐ - 泳いだ(to swim-i swam)
話す - 話した(to talk-i talked)

Group2
...eる or ...iる
replace る with た.
EX. 出「で」る - 出た

Group3
する - した
くる - きた
EX. 掃除(そうじ)する - 掃除した(to clean-i cleaned)

日本語をもっと使用してみる。

Verb Groups
Te Form
Masu Form
*Ta Form

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Masu Form

Masu Form/polite form

Group1
う to い
う, つ, る
飲(の)む - 飲みます(to drink)
取(と)る - 取ります(to take)
話(はな)す - はなします(to talk; speak)

Group2
...eる and ...iる
drop る add ます
見る - 見ます

Group3
する - し＋ます
くる - き＋ます
勉強する - 勉強します

Polite Negative
add ません instead of ます
わかる(to understand) - わかります(understand) - わかりません(don't understand)

Past
add ます instead of ました
わかる - わかりました(I understood)

Negative Past
add ませんでした(I didn't understand) instead of ます

Let's...!
ましょう instead of ます
勉強しましょう。 - Let's study!

Verb Groups
Te Form
Masu Form
NEXT Ta Form

If there are any mistakes please comment with corrections, they are greatly appreciated!

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All resources

Instead of having them all spread out into different posts I figured I would post them all here in one.
I'll just update this post every time I find something new and useful.

1. Memrise There is also an app for apple and android
2. PuniPuni It's really cute. Looks like it's more for children but...that's what I like about it. ;P
3. Kanji-Link A very helpful and in depth explanation.
4. Denshi Jisho GREAT for looking up the meaning of a kanji and their stroke order. You can also search kanji by its radicals.
5. Rikaichan for Firefox(Rikaikun for Chrome) best thing I have installed onto my computer!
6. Google Japanese Input A Japanese keyboard for your phone basically. I use it everyday. Even has cute emojis I can't stop using. :3
7. Digital Japanese Keyboard Only good for Hirigana.
8. Lang-8 has been very helpful for me. I have met some very nice people thru that site.
9. Kana and Kanji Quiz(Windows App)Good for studying and practicing Katakana, Hirigana and Kanji.
10. Genki($20-$50+) Can be expensive...for some reason...but has good explanations and exercises.
11. Maggie Sensei One of my absolute favorite blogs! Very helpful. I have spent so much time on that blog! ^-^;

I think that's all I have for now.
I hope these are helpful.
じゃあね！

Te Form

Ways The Te Form Can Be Used
*used in the middle of a sentence to connect the next verb/connect two sentences.
コンビニに行っておにぎりを買います。
konbini ni itta o nigiri o kaimasu.
I will go to the conveniant store and buy onigiri.

*asking someone to do something by adding ください to the te form
*asking permission to do something by adding いいですか to the te form
*action in progress

何か他にありますか。

Now, the Groups
Group1
う、つ、る -- take off the ending and put って
ぬ、ぶ、む-- んで
く -- いて
exception 行く - 行って
ぐ -- いで
す -- して
leaving it as is without connecting it to anything, it can be used as an informal request to a family or friend.
EX. 待(ま)つ - 待って(to wait)
聞(き)く - 聞いて(to listen-listen to me)
飲(の)む - 飲んで(to drink-drink)
ぬぐ - 脱いで(to take off-take of your shoes)
かす - 貸して(to lend-lend it to me)

Group2
...eる or ...iる
replace る with て.
EX. 見(み)る - 見て

Group3
する - して
くる - きて
EX. 電話(でんわ)する - 電話して(to call)

Verb Groups
Next Masu Form
Then Ta Form

As usual, if there are any mistakes please comment with corrections, they are greatly appreciated!

* * *Difference between ~te and ~te imasu.
English Present Progressive (am/is/are ... ing) and Simple Present.
Japanese -te imasu is not only used to refer for actions in progress, but also to states of being.
* ~te imasu as "ing" for example in English "I'm studying".
~masu for more like verb as a noun. Example "Study"

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Verb Groups

I started working on verbs. I ended up taking a day off from studying because damn I was confused. I was not sure where to start and I was all over the place.
Now that I finally got around to organizing everything and somewhat have them figured out I'll post what I know so far.
Let's explain the Verb Groups first.

Group 1 ~U verbs(verbs ending with U)
う、つ、る
ぬ、ぶ、む
く
ぐ
す
EX. 話(はな)す- to speak
聞(き)く - to listen
書(か)く - to write
待(ま)つ - to wait
飲(の)む - to drink

Group 2 ...eる ...iる(verbs ending with ...eる and ...iる)
iru EX. 着(き)る - to wear
見(み)る - to see
起(お)きる - to get up
降(お)りる - to get off
信(しん)じる - to believe

eru EX. 開(あ)ける - to open
あげる - to give
出(で)る - to go out
寝(ね)る - to sleep
食(た)べる - to eat

There are some exceptions. The following verbs belong to Group 1, though they end with "~ iru" or "~ eru".
入(はい)る - to enter
走(はし)る - to run
いる - to need
帰(かえ)る - to return
限(かぎ)る - to limit
切(き)る - to cut
しゃべる - to chatter
知(し)る - to know
To be honest this I figure is just something you have to remember. Since I couldn't find an reason as to why they are exceptions.


Group 3 Irregular Verbs　
くる(to come)
する(to do)
suru is most used verb in Japanese. It is used as, "to do", "to make" or "to cost".
Also combined with nouns(of chinese and western origin) to make them into verbs.
EX. 勉強する - to study
旅行する - to travel
輸出する - to export
ダンスする - to dance
しゃんぷうする - to shampoo


Next I'll post about Te forms.
Then Masu form.
Then Ta forms.
I would post them all together but for the sake of keeping it simple.

I hope this is somewhat helpful to someone.
And if there are any mistakes, please do comment with corrections!
It would be greatly appreciated!

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Update 6

Haven't posted in a while.
ごめんなさい。
This past week has been productive, last week, not so much.
But this week, so far, I have learned,
これ kore = this
それ sore = that
あれ are = that over there

この kono = this
その sono = that
あの ano = that over there

ここ koko = this place
そこ soko = that place
あそこ asoko = that place over there

だれ dare = who
だれの dare no = whose
どこ doko = where

I also learned numbers 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 1000, 10,000

Right now I am trying to form my own sentences more.
I'm working on counters.
ex. いっぴき ip(piki) = 1(small animal like pets, fish, reptiles)
いっとう it(tou) = 1(large animal like lions, bears, horses)
いっかい ik(kai) = 1st floor(floors of a building)
etc etc.
My vocabulary is still pretty small, but I'm learning.

Please do correct any and all mistakes you may see!

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Genki I start over + random update 5

So I am starting over with the Genki I book because I kind of screwed my self by jumping through it.
I am going to be more thorough.
I have issues focusing which is why I was basically skimming it.
I stopped at lesson 3 and started over.
I am now halfway thru lesson one again. I feel much better doing it this way.

I am getting better with creating sentences.
At first it was a bit difficult but the more I read the easier it got.
It's still a work in progress, but I'm getting better. :)

My manga came in the mail finally. a few days ago! I am excited!
I haven't started reading it yet though.
For obvious reasons.

Once I get better at Japanese I plan to do these entries in Japanese, Romaji and English.
I like seeing others doing it, because not only is it interesting but it is also helpful.
I posted about it on Twitter a little while back, but, like I said it is helpful. It has helped me learn a few kanji and helps with my vocabulary.
And I hope by doing that I will be able to help others in the future as much as it has helped me.
Maybe even make a video or two ... maybe. lol. (っ◕‿◕)っ ✿

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Can I just say...

Something I think is pretty amazing.
I have met someone who speaks French, someone who speaks Arabic, someone who speaks Spanish and someone who speaks Russian.
We don't understand each other speaking our first language, but we understand each other when we speak Japanese.

It's just awesome that 1 language brings people together and that the language is no ones native language.
Can't wait to get better!!!
Self motivation!
頑張ります！！！

Language Partner

I will say this, due to past experiences I prefer a female language partner when it comes to skype.
Rather you be someone just learning Japanese(like myself) or are learning English(I'll do my best to help you).
But any one can follow and talk to me on Twitter.
Will more than likely follow back.

Genki

I recently purchased Genki An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I.
It's been recommended many times so i figured I would give it a try.
I'm always so hesitant to buy things that are suppose to help me, because I don't know if they will work or not.
But I figured since so many people are referring to this book I should give it a go.
And so...I now have it and will see how well this goes. :\

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がんばってね！

sentence structure + kanji HELP!

I am posting this here because I really need some confirmation.
I have been reading a LOT and what I got out of it all are my following questions and these are the answers I received and I am VERY grateful for the person who answered my post.
I hope that anyone who reads this will verify or correct ANYTHING(if anything)!
OR ADD something if need be!

((My questions - Answers given))

1. When creating a sentence in Japanese.
Subject - Object - Verb
EX. kore wa hon desu - this is a book.
1. Yes, that’s most common, but not 100% set in stone.

2. But what about more complex sentences?
"Focus" wa "Time" "Object" o "Verb"-masu
EX. Candace-san wa mainichi mizu o nomumasu. - Candace drinks water everyday.
2. Yes, it’s alright, and probably the most natural order. But again, not set in stone.

Is all that right?
3. Also, can you put a sentence in any order and it mean the same thing as long as there is a verb at the end(and all particles are used correctly)?
3. In theory, yes, though the nuance may change, and it may become less natural.

NOW ABOUT KANJI.
On yomi and Kun yomi
4. Most compounds are read with on-yomi?
4. Most, but there are many exceptions.

5. Kanji in compounds accompanied by hiragana are almost always read with their Kun-yomi?
5. Depends on what you mean by “accompanied,” but yes, basically.

6. Kanji that appears alone(not part of a compound in a sentence) are usually read with kun-yomi?
6. Depends on what you mean. If it’s a compound that’s not directly joined to hiragana, yes, usually *basically the same as question no. 4). But if it’s a single character that’s a word by itself, it’s at least as likely to be kun-yomi.
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おはようございます, 漢字

Kanji(漢字) in the morning.
What a way to start the day?
I wanted to share another resource I use for vocabulary and Kanji.
PuniPuni

For other resources I use you can find them here and here.

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Blasphemy2010 (side account; Japanese and English)
Blasphemy90 (main account; English only).
So, I made a family friendly twitter account where I will be practicing my 日本語(Nihongo/ Japanese)。
So if you want, you can follow me.
It'll be a bunch of the most random sentences. Anything that pops in my mind plus any questions I may have.

Update 3

やった。
うれしいだ。
Tonight I went thru 4 columns of Katakana!
So I am HALFWAY thru!
Which means after this is Kanji!
The only frustrating thing about being at this point is, I can read most of what I see but I still don't know what most of it says! D:
It's exciting though!
Every bit of progress I make is motivation!
So I can't wait to see where I am at the middle or end of this year!
Slowly but sure I'll get there!

*edit* - I didn't sleep last night, so I did another column. I usually only do 2 columns a day.
I know not to do that again.
I started feeling like I was frying my brain. -_-'
I'm just going to stick to 2 a day.
^_^

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UPDATE!

 I have been practicing! ^-^
Using Twitter and Instagram.
I know a lot of the kana.
Basically I know what it says but not what they mean. lol.
A little frustrating, but so exciting!

I've been drawing a good bit lately which I'm surprised seeing as how inspiration and motivation aren't my friends right now. :\

That's really all that's been happening lately to make mention of.

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Studying Japanese

I started studying on the 24th this month(December).

So far it's a lot of reading, which I don't mind.
Right now I'm learning the Romaji part, but it's only for Pronunciation purposes.
Once I finish the pronunciation and the pattern/have it down I'll be moving to the actual kana of Hiragana.

I finished the first 10 columns yesterday.
I start Dakuten today.

A あ - a -- か - ka -- さ - sa -- た - ta -- な - na -- は - ha -- ま - ma -- や - ya -- ら - ra -- わ - wa -- ん - n
I   い - i -- き - ki -- し - shi -- ち - chi -- に - ni -- ひ - hi -- み - mi -- x -- り - ri -- x -- x
U  う - u -- く - ku -- す - su -- つ - tsu -- ぬ - nu -- ふ - fu/hu -- む - mu -- ゆ - yu -- る - ru -- x -- x
E  え - e -- け - ke -- せ - se -- て - te -- ね - ne -- へ - he -- め - me -- x -- れ - re -- x -- x
O  お - o -- こ - ko --そ - so -- と - to -- の - no --ほ - ho -- も - mo -- よ - yo -- ろ - ro -- を - wo -- x

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A fresh start 2014

!BACK TO SCHOOL!

I am nervous!
I knew when I was young that I wanted to go to college but what I wanted to go for has changed since then.
I quit school in 9th grade, for personal issues I guess you could say.
I knew that wouldn't stop me from attending college.
It's like a life goal of mine.
I started going to Moultrie Tech soon after I quit.
In Moultrie Tech you take a placement test, if you pass you can go ahead and take the GED test, if you don't you have to attend classes until you are ready for the GED test and I wasn't ready.
So I had to attend classes.
There are levels that you have to complete/pass in order to take the GED test and I got to a point to where I wasn't getting any better, so I gave up...I know it was a dumb choice...
I still feel the same way about my self as I did back them but I am more confident now, that I CAN do it!

My plan as of now,
is to get a practice GED test and study.
I want to be able to pass the test twice(2 different tests of course) before taking the actual test.
I have also thought about going to high school online year round but the GED thing seems like it would be quicker.
I would like to hear your opinions on this(or the whole thing).

As for college.
I use to want to go for art, but as I got older and made friends with other artists that have gone to school for that, say it isn't worth it, that you can teach your self all you need to know.
That they were being taught things they already knew.
Or that their styles were being changed.
So I decided that I would go to school to become bilingual.
I have always loved other languages, especially Japanese.
I am not 100% sure if that's a major I've seen places that offer it as a major.
I also plan to go for marketing for a minor(or major).
Something I am not looking forward to, are core classes.
I suck at almost every subject, especially Math and English(go figure).
My favorite subject is History.
With core classes I know I will need help staying focused.
If they are just like high school... -__-'
I may be doing this online although I prefer face to face.
I would like to be in an actual class but...idk. for now I will see if I can do most of it online.

I'm more nervous now though.
Being a mom I'm afraid I'll neglect my son(I'll feel that way no matter what though...).
I don't want to give up again.
I know I will need help thru this.
I know I'll need encouragement.
One thing that is really going to suck, I wont be able to draw as much. D:

I will be in Texas until 2015.
Lets see how far I get until then.

feel free to post a comment with any questions, opinions or information you may have!