1st Lesson in series of 3. Learn enough Japanese to help you on your first trip to Japan - we'll cover basic phrases, making requests, getting service, and a few cultural aspects.

1. Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3 サバイバル日本語 Visit our website and fill our your info to get today’s lesson plus Lesson 2 & 3 for Free! You can also like us on Facebook to get copies today’s notes and follow along. July 3, 2011 Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

2. Introduction: はじめに Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Hi, I’m Vijay. Self professed otaku, staff member at Anime Expo. Ganbare! Japanese is weekly workshops, and online and in person tutoring in LA, OC, IE & SD. Ganbare means “strive to do your best”; started GJ! because I wanted to help more people who strive to work and/or live in Japan, reach that goal. Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

3. My First Trip Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 My first trip to Japan was in Summer 2003. It was amazingly fun but I felt a lot like that guy from “Lost in Translation” after a while. I had no idea how to say what I wanted to say, even though I had taken a few classes in school, they were just too basic and I also forgot a lot of stuff. The thing that helped me get by was a Survival Phrases guide I bought. I was so thankful I had it. Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

4. Let’s Start with Some Basics:Introducing Yourself Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Hajimemashite! はじめまして Hello! (when meeting someone for the first time, usually with a short nod or polite bow) Watashiwa (your name) desu. DozoYoroshiku. わたしはヴィジェイです。 どうぞよろしく。 I am Vijay. Nice to meet you. Anata no namaewa nan desuka? あなたのなまえはなんですか。 What is your name? Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

5. Cultural Aspects:The Bow Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Bowing is called ‘o-jigi’ in Japan. When it comes to meeting someone for the first time in Japanese culture, usually you bow instead of shake hands. In general, you want to bow at about a 30 degree angle, and usually hold until the other person raises their head up first as a sign of respect. Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

6. Getting Information Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Eigowohanashimasuka? えいごをはなしますか。 Do you speak English? “___” wanihongo de nan to iimasuka? “___” は日本語でなんといいますか。 What do you call “___” in Japanese? “___” wadokodesuka? “__”はどこですか。 Where is “____” (ie. Bathroom which is ‘Toilet’ in Japanese). Sumimasen. Mouichidoittekudasai. すみません。 もう一度いってください。 Excuse me, could you say that one more time? Sumimasen! From the J-drama, “Nodame Cantabile”, one of my favorites. Check it out at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nodame_Cantabile Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

7. Types of Responses Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Hai はい Yes Iie いいえ No Wakarimasen / Shirimasen わかりません / しりません I don’t know Wakarimashita わかりました I understand Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

8. Let’s Practice! Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Skits with Vijay & Shinji Your turn (Use the slides if you need help) Practice introducing yourself to others in Japanese. How do you say ‘Pleased to meet you?’ How do you say ‘Yes’ and ‘No’? What does one say when they don’t know the answer to something? How do you get someone to repeat something one more time? How do you ask someone ‘where’ something is? i.e. ‘Tokyo’? Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

9. Cultural Aspects:Making Conversation Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Konnichiwa! こんにちは! Hello! Basically the easiest way to start a conversation with someone is to say this phrase. You’ll almost always get a reply back. O genkidesuka? おげんきですか。 Are you doing well (today)? Hai, genkidesu. はい、げんきです。 Yes, I’m doing well! A famous ad by actress, UetoAyafor the energy drink ‘Oronamin C’ - She asks ‘GenkiHatsuratsu’? which loosely translates to are you feeling lively? Check out the Youtube commercial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRtkhw9zHeM&feature=related Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

10. Asking For Service Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Sumimasen! すみません！ Excuse me! (in this case: To get someone’s attention like at a restaurant) Typical Response: Hai. Nan desuka? はい、なんですか。 Yes. What do you need? Korewa nan desuka? これはなんですか What is ‘this’? Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

11. Asking for Service (continued) Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Response: Korewa “___” desu. これは “___” です。 This is “___”. “__” wokudasai. “__”をください Please give me “___” Positive Response: Wakarimashita or Kashikomarimashita(polite) わかりました or かしこまりました (polite) I understand. Negative Response: Arimasen or Gozaimasen (polite) ありません or ございません。 Don’t have it. Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

12. Asking for Service (continued) Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Ikuradesuka? いくらですか。 How much is it? Typical Response: “____” En Desu. Ie. 100 (hyaku) en desu. “____” えんです。１００えんです。 It’s “____” Yen. (In Japanese, Yen is ‘en’) Mouhitotsukudasai もうひとつください。 Please give me one more. Watashiwadaijoubudesu. わたしはだいじょうぶです。 I’ll pass. I’m fine. This place’s food was from ‘Mos Burger’a famous burger joint in Japan. Check out the website here: http://www.mosburger.com.sg/mos_menu.php Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

13. Let’s Practice Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Examples with Vijay & Shinji Your turn! Things to concentrate on: How do you get someone’s attention? How do you ask ‘what’ something is? How do you ask how much something is? How do you ask for one more serving? How do you say you’ll pass? What does a waiter say when he gets your order? What if he doesn’t have what you want, what might he say? Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

14. Cultural Aspects:Konbinis: Places You Can Get Really Cheap Stuff and Eat Well At Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Konbinis (Convenience Stores) コンビニ Similar to US Gas Stations, however, much better quality food (usually freshly made) and shopping products. Open usually 24 hours or very late for your eat and personal hygiene needs. Practice Japanese here, easy place to buy lots of stuff Popular Konbinis Lawsons Family Mart 7-11 Stuff You Should Definitely Try Out Onigiri (Rice Balls with different fillings including plum and tuna) The sandwiches Pork buns Any type of on the go Milk Coffee or Yogurt Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

15. Agreeing and Not Agreeing with Others Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Soudesuka. そうですか Oh is that so? Soudesu ne. そうですね。 Oh is that right? Naruhodo なるほど。 I see. Iie. Chigaimasu. いいえ。 ちがいます。 No, that’s not right. Soudesu ne. Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

16. Reactions Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Hontoudesuka?/ Majide? (more casual) ほんとうですか。/ まじで？ Really? / No way! For real? Heeee….. へー Ohhh? Un うん Yes Iya / Uun いや / ううん No Majide? Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

17. Communicating Your State of Being Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Watashiwaureshiidesu わたしはうれしいです。 I’m happy. Anatawa ‘kanashii’ desuka. あなたは’かなしい’ですか。 Are you ‘sad’? Watashiwagenki de waarimsen. わたしはげんきではありません。 I’m not feeling good. Watashiwabyoukidesu. I’m feeling sick. わたしはびょうきです。 Watashiwatsukaretadesu.わたしはつかれたです。 I’m feeling tired. Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

18. Let’s Practice! Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Examples with Vijay & Shinji Your turn! Things to concentrate on: What’s a konbini? What kind of food can you get there? What does ‘Soudesu ne’ mean? How do you say ‘I see’? How do you say “Oh really?” What’s the casual way to say “Oh really?” How do you say “No. It’s different’? How do you say “I’m Happy”? What about “I’m Sad” How about “I’m not feeling well”? Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

19. Cultural Aspects – Polite vs Casual Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Basic rule of thumb is – if they’re older than you or someone you don’t know – always use polite form of speech. If they speak to you casually, and they are your age, generally you can speak casually to them too. Speaking too ‘polite’ to people who are speaking friendly or casual can seem rude or condescending. This is not always the case, and if not sure, always go with polite form. Tomodachi = ともだち = friends Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

21. Hajimemashite!

22. Watashiwa (your name) desu.

23. Anata no namaewa nan desuka.

24. Getting Info & Responses

25. Eigowohanashimasuka?

26. “__” wanihongo de nan to iimasuka?

27. Sumimasen, mouichidoittekudasai

28. Hai, iie, wakarimasen, wakarimashita

29. Asking for Service, Buying Things

30. Korewa nan desuka?

31. Korewaikuradesuka?

32. Korewokudasai.

33. “___” en desu.

34. Chottotakaidesu. Watashiwa ii desu. Watashiwadaijoubudesu.Hmmm….. Korewa nan desuka? Korewaikuradesuka? Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

36. Soudesuka. Soudesu ne.

37. Naruhodo

38. Iie, Chigaimasu

39. Hontoudesuka? Majide?

40. Heeee

41. Un, uun, iya

42. State of Being

43. Watashiwaureshiidesu

44. Watashiwakanashiidesu

45. Watashiwabyoukidesu

46. Cultural Aspects

47. Bowing

48. Konnichiwa & Ogenkidesuka as ways to make friends

49. Kobinis = cheap places to eat at

50. Politeness & CasualnessWatashiwaureshiidesu. The best way to keep on top of this material is to constantly put it in use. Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

51. Fun Time! Answer Vijay’s questions, get prizes! You can always answer questions on our Facebook page for chances to win gift cards for popular Anime & Japan shopping sites like Jlist and YesAsia. The best way to keep on top of this material is to constantly put it in use. Start making more of your life ‘Japanese’ – watch the anime and/or the dramas to improve your listening. Eat at a restaurant, or make a Japanese friend. Continue to read our emails and/or attend workshops to improve your speaking, pass tests and build your confidence! Do YOU have questions? Email at vijay@ganbarejapanese.com. We’ll feature the best questions in upcoming newsletters! Survival Japanese!Lesson 1/3サバイバル日本語 Japanese Language Tutoring via Skype and in-person! http://www.ganbarejapanese.com

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