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Did you ever wonder where Japanese words came from? Word origins are not only an interesting way to see how language developed, but it is also great for remembering vocabulary. In this series, we will show you the origins of some common words and phrases in the Japanese language.
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September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
cool tips !! …
cool tips !! arigatou !!!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Good one!
Good one!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
lol
lol
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Sayonara means ” …
Sayonara means “Goodbye” in English but where does it come from??
Onara means “fart”. People started to use the word when ed. It’s a good way to make an excuse for leaving, isn’t it??
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Nice one! XD
Nice one! XD
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Of course, Sayonara …
Of course, Sayonara came from the english phrase: ‘See ya laytah’ and was transformed to Sa yo nara.
I’m kidding by the way.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Great
Love the …
Great
Love the picture 0:37
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
excellent work!
excellent work!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Yes, you’re right! …
Yes, you’re right! Usually when you use sayounara it means you don’t expect to see the other person for awhile (but not always). Phrases like “mata ne” are casual ways of saying your everyday goodbyes
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
well I think …
well I think Sayounara’s literal meaning is good bye forever but it is used when saying goodbye formally I think could be wrong though … thanks for the video
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I think Sayounara …
I think Sayounara is one way of many to say Goodbye. You can also say matane, right? I guess it’s used when you might see that person after a short time. Or I’am wrong and it’s the other way round =)
So Sayounara is when you do not expect to see that person early again.
Arigato gozaimasu, Hiroko-sensei =D
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Sayounara means …
Sayounara means good bye but my friend told me you just say it when you don´t expect to see the other person for a long time
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
thanks this is so …
thanks this is so informative
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I didn’t know this. …
I didn’t know this. Very interesting, thankyou!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
is sayonara and …
is sayonara and sore dewa have the same meaning?
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
sayonara means …
sayonara means goodbye ne?
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
紘子先生はとても可愛いですよ!
I …
紘子先生はとても可愛いですよ!
I am her biggest fan ever.♪
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Awesome~~~
Thanks …
Awesome~~~
Thanks for that video
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
cool beans. thanks …
cool beans. thanks for the vid.
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I like japanese …
I like japanese girls! their so kind and warm hearted ! and above all, their so KAWAII!!!!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I enjoy every video …
I enjoy every video Hiroko sensei does. Her style of teaching is excellent and she is very kawaii. Her voice is very soothing and I could listen to her for hours. Domo arigatou gozaimasu!
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
I Need to download …
I Need to download this music i really want it where can i downliad it?? =)
September 4th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
good video!
good video!