| 01/28 | |
NIC Japanese Language School |
NIC Japanese Language school 暦と日本の季節、文化
皆さんは日本の国暦が明治五年(1872年)まで太陰太陽暦だった事をご存知ですか?
太陽と月の周期の違いの間を取って1842年天文学的にも世界でもっとも正確な太陰となったそうです
が、明治になって福沢諭吉、大隈重信などの強い意見で現在の太陽暦が採用され、
明治五年十二月三日を以って、明治六年一月一日となりました。
太陽暦:solar calendar たいようれき 天文学的: astronomical てんもんがくてき
陰暦:lunar calendar, いんれき 福沢諭吉 ふくざわゆきち 慶応大学founding father
周期:time cycle しゅうき 大久保重信 おおくましげのぶ 早稲田大学founding father
(日本の昔)各月の言い方
現在 1月
昔 睦月 むつき
意味 新年で親戚(しんせき)や友達知人が集まり親しく睦(むつ)みあう
季節を感じる:大寒(たいかん) 1月20日ごろ
現在 2月
昔 如月 きさらぎ
意味 "寒さで着物を更に重ねて着ることから、着更着(きさらぎ)となったらしいが
色々言われている"
季節を感じる:立春 2月4日ごろ
立春の行事 (りっしゅんのぎょうじ)rissyun festival
”豆まき”
豆まきをする日を節分(せつぶん)と言います。節分とは季節を分ける、という意味です。
日本には春夏秋冬がありますから、節分は1年に4回あります。しかし、日本で節分といえば
2月3日か4日のことを言います。
その日は大豆をまき、そのときに「鬼は外、福は内」(鬼は出ろ、幸運は中へ)と言います。
ヒイラギの枝にイワシの頭をつけ、家の門に置きます。
大豆や米には鬼を払う力があります。そして福を呼び込みます。また、イワシの頭は臭いので、
鬼が中に入るのを防ぐと考えられています。
豆まきのあと、年の数だけ豆を食べると、1年間、病気にならなかったり、災いが起こらなかったり
しません。
鬼:おに devil イワシ〔鰯) true sardine 災い(わざわい)unhappiness, bale
福:ふく happiness ヒイラギ(柊) fortune tea olive
来月に続く NIC instructor Keita Suzuki
http://www.nicjapanese.com
皆さんは日本の国暦が明治五年(1872年)まで太陰太陽暦だった事をご存知ですか?
太陽と月の周期の違いの間を取って1842年天文学的にも世界でもっとも正確な太陰となったそうです
が、明治になって福沢諭吉、大隈重信などの強い意見で現在の太陽暦が採用され、
明治五年十二月三日を以って、明治六年一月一日となりました。
太陽暦:solar calendar たいようれき 天文学的: astronomical てんもんがくてき
陰暦:lunar calendar, いんれき 福沢諭吉 ふくざわゆきち 慶応大学founding father
周期:time cycle しゅうき 大久保重信 おおくましげのぶ 早稲田大学founding father
(日本の昔)各月の言い方
現在 1月
昔 睦月 むつき
意味 新年で親戚(しんせき)や友達知人が集まり親しく睦(むつ)みあう
季節を感じる:大寒(たいかん) 1月20日ごろ
現在 2月
昔 如月 きさらぎ
意味 "寒さで着物を更に重ねて着ることから、着更着(きさらぎ)となったらしいが
色々言われている"
季節を感じる:立春 2月4日ごろ
立春の行事 (りっしゅんのぎょうじ)rissyun festival
”豆まき”
豆まきをする日を節分(せつぶん)と言います。節分とは季節を分ける、という意味です。
日本には春夏秋冬がありますから、節分は1年に4回あります。しかし、日本で節分といえば
2月3日か4日のことを言います。
その日は大豆をまき、そのときに「鬼は外、福は内」(鬼は出ろ、幸運は中へ)と言います。
ヒイラギの枝にイワシの頭をつけ、家の門に置きます。
大豆や米には鬼を払う力があります。そして福を呼び込みます。また、イワシの頭は臭いので、
鬼が中に入るのを防ぐと考えられています。
豆まきのあと、年の数だけ豆を食べると、1年間、病気にならなかったり、災いが起こらなかったり
しません。
鬼:おに devil イワシ〔鰯) true sardine 災い(わざわい)unhappiness, bale
福:ふく happiness ヒイラギ(柊) fortune tea olive
来月に続く NIC instructor Keita Suzuki
http://www.nicjapanese.com
| 12/17 | |
Oomisoka (New year's Eve) |
Oomisoka: Japan New Year’s Eve
In Japan, December is called shiwasu, which literally means “ even teachers who
are usually self-composed run around”. Actually Japanese people run around a
lot to welcome a new year with a clean state of mind. Therefore, oosoji (big cleaning) is to be done and finished by December 31st (oomisoka) to remove clutter
and dirt from the old year and to purify the home for the coming year.
Behind this is that years are considered completely separate with each new year providing a fresh start.
The below are the customs Japanese follow on December 31st (oomisoka).:
Toshikoshisoba (buckwheat noodles) are eaten. Eating the long noodles are connected to enjoying a long life. This tradition started in the Edo period.(1603-1867)
Koohaku-utagassen (the Red《women》verse-White《men》Song Contest):
This rather recent custom is a TV music show broadcast by NHK featuring many
of Japan’s most popular J-pop and enka(Japanese ballade singers of the year.
Joya is the night of New Year’s Eve. Just before the midnight, temples through
out Japan strike their big bells 108 times, once for every human desire. The peal of a large bell on joya is called joya-no-kane. ringing out the passing year and ringing in the coming year. After the all busy work, Japanese people welcome New
Year’s Day quietly with their families.
To be continued
NIC Instructor Sachiko Hamano
http://www.nicjapanese.com
In Japan, December is called shiwasu, which literally means “ even teachers who
are usually self-composed run around”. Actually Japanese people run around a
lot to welcome a new year with a clean state of mind. Therefore, oosoji (big cleaning) is to be done and finished by December 31st (oomisoka) to remove clutter
and dirt from the old year and to purify the home for the coming year.
Behind this is that years are considered completely separate with each new year providing a fresh start.
The below are the customs Japanese follow on December 31st (oomisoka).:
Toshikoshisoba (buckwheat noodles) are eaten. Eating the long noodles are connected to enjoying a long life. This tradition started in the Edo period.(1603-1867)
Koohaku-utagassen (the Red《women》verse-White《men》Song Contest):
This rather recent custom is a TV music show broadcast by NHK featuring many
of Japan’s most popular J-pop and enka(Japanese ballade singers of the year.
Joya is the night of New Year’s Eve. Just before the midnight, temples through
out Japan strike their big bells 108 times, once for every human desire. The peal of a large bell on joya is called joya-no-kane. ringing out the passing year and ringing in the coming year. After the all busy work, Japanese people welcome New
Year’s Day quietly with their families.
To be continued
NIC Instructor Sachiko Hamano
http://www.nicjapanese.com
| 12/11 | |
Letter from NIC Guide Sign |
News Letter from NIC Guide sign December 11
Dear Sirs and Mesdames,
The year of 2007 is coming to end. The city is decorated with Christmas illuminations and ornaments.
People are bustling in the city. Thus December is called “shiwasu”
in Japanese meaning that even a teach who is usually self-composed
is so busy that he/she is running to get things done in December
You are receiving the information regarding NIC Classes and HP as follows:
New Classes at Azabu Juban School
1 Beginners Course Step 1
Afternoon Class
* On Tuesdays and Friday ( 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm)
* To Start on January 11th of 2008
* 15 Lessons
Beginners Course Step 1
Evening Class
* On Tuesday and Thursday ( 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm)
* To Start on January 15th of 2008
* 15 Lessons
2 Beginners Course Step 2
Evening Class
* On Mondays and Wednesdays (6:40 pm to 8:10 pm)
* To start early January
Sunday Class
* Two hours from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
* To Start on February 3rd
* 10 Lessons
3 Beginners Course Step 4
Evening Class
* On Mondays and Wednesdays ( 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm)
* 15 Lessons
4 Intermediate & Advanced Conversation Class
* On Saturdays ( from 10:00 am to 11:30 am)
* Admission is permitted anytime.
* 15 Lessons
We are expecting you to sign up for the class suitable for your level.
*Study Room in NIC HP
Layout for Classes Introduction will be altered,
So you can more easily get information.
New contents for the below will be added around December 15th
for your self-study
*Beginners * Intermediate Advanced *Business Conversation * Japanese Culture.
Other Information for your pastime:
Heiwajima Antique Festival in Tokyo (10:00-18:00
Fri. 14 – Sat 15 Dec, 10:00-17:00 only Sun 16 Dec)
(Where) Tokyo Ryutsu Center 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku,
Tokyo Tel 03-3767-2141(Getting there) Near Tokyo Ryutsu Center Station
on Monorail Change trains at JR Hamamatsucho Station,
or Take bus at JR Oomori Station or
Keihinkyuko Heiwajima Stationn
We are wishing you Merry Christmas
and sending you our best wishes for the New Year
Sincerely,
Sachiko Hamano
Instructor of NIC
NICのホームページ
Dear Sirs and Mesdames,
The year of 2007 is coming to end. The city is decorated with Christmas illuminations and ornaments.
People are bustling in the city. Thus December is called “shiwasu”
in Japanese meaning that even a teach who is usually self-composed
is so busy that he/she is running to get things done in December
You are receiving the information regarding NIC Classes and HP as follows:
New Classes at Azabu Juban School
1 Beginners Course Step 1
Afternoon Class
* On Tuesdays and Friday ( 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm)
* To Start on January 11th of 2008
* 15 Lessons
Beginners Course Step 1
Evening Class
* On Tuesday and Thursday ( 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm)
* To Start on January 15th of 2008
* 15 Lessons
2 Beginners Course Step 2
Evening Class
* On Mondays and Wednesdays (6:40 pm to 8:10 pm)
* To start early January
Sunday Class
* Two hours from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
* To Start on February 3rd
* 10 Lessons
3 Beginners Course Step 4
Evening Class
* On Mondays and Wednesdays ( 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm)
* 15 Lessons
4 Intermediate & Advanced Conversation Class
* On Saturdays ( from 10:00 am to 11:30 am)
* Admission is permitted anytime.
* 15 Lessons
We are expecting you to sign up for the class suitable for your level.
*Study Room in NIC HP
Layout for Classes Introduction will be altered,
So you can more easily get information.
New contents for the below will be added around December 15th
for your self-study
*Beginners * Intermediate Advanced *Business Conversation * Japanese Culture.
Other Information for your pastime:
Heiwajima Antique Festival in Tokyo (10:00-18:00
Fri. 14 – Sat 15 Dec, 10:00-17:00 only Sun 16 Dec)
(Where) Tokyo Ryutsu Center 6-1-1 Heiwajima, Ota-ku,
Tokyo Tel 03-3767-2141(Getting there) Near Tokyo Ryutsu Center Station
on Monorail Change trains at JR Hamamatsucho Station,
or Take bus at JR Oomori Station or
Keihinkyuko Heiwajima Stationn
We are wishing you Merry Christmas
and sending you our best wishes for the New Year
Sincerely,
Sachiko Hamano
Instructor of NIC
NICのホームページ

