Another heart capturing song of Meiko Kaji that goes down like honey. Although it tells a sad story of hardship during separation, it’s absolutely wonderful vocally and in melody.
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The Beauty of Words
Just a simple post for today…
…a very nice phrase to express one’s feeling of gratitude. Translating to ‘Thanks very much for your concern / care’ or ‘I am much obliged for your concern / consideration’
「お心遣い、痛み入ります」(おこころづかい、いたみいります)
感謝の気持ちをあらわすため、とてもきれいな言葉である。このような表現が大好きで、習うとなんとか幸せに思う。
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December・12月 (師走・しわす) – Xmas and New Year in Japan – Short Read
年末になると誰もが忙しくなり、山ほど年賀状(ねんがじょう)を書いて送ったり、大掃除(おおそうじ)を したり、お正月の準備を したり、忘年会(ぼうねんかい)に参加(さんか)したりして、たくさんのことが起っている。
お見送り – The Japanese Way of Seeing-off
When drawing your dictionary 見送り (みおくり; miokuri) has various meanings, however, the one referring in this article is solely about sending someone off, farewell somebody.
お(御; O), as seen in the title, is a honorific prefix, adding loftiness and beauty (as part of 美化語・雅語; びかご・がご) to the expression, like ‘honorable farewell’.
あかね雲 – Rosy Shimmering Cloud by 梶 芽衣子・Meiko Kaji
A blessed actress and singer she is, Kaji Meiko, and Akane Gumo (あかね雲) just one of her many beautiful songs that will put the listener under a spell. Below the lyrics with Furigana provided. The English translation done personally, which might not be perfect, but hopefully conveying the meaning and scenes.
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Meaningful Words and Expressions – 意味がある単語や表現
1.) The first word in the characters of 一心不乱 may be partially seen in the background on the wall scroll. Personally spoken, it is one of those beautiful, but simple words that carry the spirit of Japan.
一心不乱 (いっしんふらん) = with heart and soul, wholeheartedly, with undivided concentration
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Gates to MyLittle Dejima open – Official webpage opening announcement
Welcome to MyLittle Dejima!
Today marks the first day of the official webpage for the project. All excited and full of hopes for a successful undertaking. To gain more details on the purpose and nature, please stop by at the ABOUT section.
Now, enjoy your visit at this yet simple and immature website!
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