Foreign Language
Foreign Language
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY
Emperor JAPAN
Naruhito or Hironomiya Naruhito Nihon or Nippon which means “Land of the Rising Sun”, because of
- The 120th emperor, May 2019. Following the abdication of his the location of Japan to the East of China
father, Emperor Akihito Consist of 6,852 islands, though only 430 are inhabited
The head of the Imperial Family and the head of the State of Japan Currency is YEN (1870 – Present) and MON (1336 – 1870)
The Japanese term for Emperor is “Tenno” which means “Heavenly Religion is Shintoism and Buddhism
Sovereign” Language is Nihon or Nippon
The power of Emperor is limited because it has no power related to Go – Language
Government Gin – Nationality or Citizenship
He appoints the Prime Minister based on DIET’s designation. – Philippines – Firipingo or Firipingin
Diet. Legislative Body
Members of the Imperial Family receive state guests from other FOUR MAIN ISLAND
countries and make overseas visits. They fulfill an important role in Hokkaido
promoting International Friendship Honshu – Tokyo is in the Kanto Region of the main island of
Maintain wide contact with the citizens of Japan through their Honshu
attendance at various events across the nation Shikoku
Kyushu
PARLIAMENTARY DEMOCRACY
Prime Minister 3 CHARACTERISTICS IN JAPAN
Fumio Kishida (October 4, 2021. Japan’s 100th Prime Minister) Hiragana
Their term is 4 years or fewer or terminated earlier Katakana
Submits reports to the DIET on General National Affairs and Kanji – imported from China about the 8th century CE
Foreign Relations, and exercises control and supervision over
various administrative branches JAPANESE TRADITIONS AND CULTURE
1. Japanese Garden
CAPITAL - Found in Japanese temples and shrines are inspired by Shinto
Tokyo – the seat of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese Religion and belief in an ideal state of harmony
Government 2. Japanese Architecture
- Influenced by Buddhism and Shintoism, people usually sat on
FLAG the floor furniture only came into widespread use after the late
The flag is all white with a red circle representing the sun in its 19th century and early 20th century
center 3. Japanese Tea Ceremony
- The ceremony of preparing and offering tea to revered guests is
a formal and stylized ritual. Deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (NIPPONGO) DOMINICA APOSTOL
Red - Akai
ADJECTIVE 1 EXAMPLES:
Kind - Yasahii Easy - Yasashii 1. MY DOG IS VERY EXPENSIVE.
Unkind - Ijiwaru Hard - Muzukashii -
Noisy - Yakamashi Lazy - Namakemono 2. YANYAN’S CAKE IS VERY DELICIOUS.
Quiet - Otonashi Industrious - Kinben na -
Sad - Samishi Dirty - Kitanai 3. HER HAT IS GREEN.
Happy - Tanoshi Clean - Seiketsu -
Fast - Hayai Near - Chikai 4. HIS COFFEE IS VERY HOT.
Slow - Osoi Far - Toi -
Short (iksi) - Mijikai Young (age) - Wakai 5. JOSHUA’S SECRETARY IS VERY BEAUTIFUL.
Long - Nagai Bright - Akarui -
Shallow - Asai Good - Yoi/ii 6. THESE PAPERS, BALLPENS AND PENCILS ARE VERY CHEAP.
Deep - Fukai Bad - Warui -
Narrow - Semai Poor - Binbona 7. MICHAEL’S OLD PARK IS VERY WIDE AND DIRTY.
Wide - Hiroi Rich - Okanemochi -
Big - Ookii Expensive - Takai
Small - Chisai Cheap - Yasui PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Sweet - Amai Cold - Samui Bracelet - Udewa Comb - Kushi
Bitter - Nigai Hot - Atsui Blanket - Nofu Dress - Yokoku
Beautiful - Totemo/Kireii Cool - Suzushii Bed - Beddo Handkerchief - Hankachii
Ugly - Minikui Warm - Atatakai Blouse - Burusa Skirt - Sukato
Dark - Kurai Tall - Seiga takai Clothes - Fukuso Belt - Beruto
New - Atarashii Short (Height) - Seiga Fikui Watch - Tokei Pants - Zubon
Old (things) - Furui Strong - Tsuyoi Mirror - Kagami Bag - Kaban
Old (age) - Toshiyon Weak - Yomai Umbrella - Kasa Cotton - Wata
Fresh - Shinsen Delicious - Oishii Earrings - Iaringu Towel - Taoru
Necklace - Nekkuresu Oil - Abura
COLORS – IRU Ring - Yubiwa Powder - Oshirai
Black - Kuroi Pink - Momoiro Shampoo - Shampu Soap - Sekken
Brown - Chaiiro Blue - Aoi
Orange - Mekan White - Shiroi IMASU AND ARIMASU
Green - Midori Gray - Haiiro Imasu - living things
Yellow - Kiiro/kiroi Violet - Murasakiro Arimasu - non-living things
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (NIPPONGO) DOMINICA APOSTOL
MINUTES MEATS
1 minute - Ippun 2 minutes - Nihun Beef - Gyuuniku Ham - Hamu
3 minutes - Sanpun 4 minutes - Yonhun Turkey - Shichimenchou Bacon - Bekon
5 minutes - Gohun 6 minutes - Roppun Hamburger - Hanbaga Pork - Butaniku
7 minutes - Nanahun 8 minutes - Happun Sausage - Soseji Pork chop - Poku choppu
9 minutes - kyuuhun 10 minutes - Juppun Lamb chop - Ramu choppu Chicken - Toriniku
15 minutes - Ju gohun 20 minutes - Nijuppun Duck - Kamo niku Hotdog - Hottodoggu
25 minutes - Ni juu go hun 30 minutes - han Steak - Suteki Veal - Ko gyuuniku
35 minutes - sanjuugo hun 40 minutes - Yonjuppun
45 minutes - Yonjugo hun 50 minutes - Gojuppun PARTS OF THE BODY
55 minutes - Gojugo hun 60 minutes - Rokujuppun Body - Karada Hands - Te
Skin - Hifu Arms - Ude
1:30 - Ichiji han 2:30 - ni ji han Head - Atama Wrist - Tebuki
3:30 - san ji han 3:36 - san ji san ju roppun Hair - Ke Nails - Tsume
5:42 - 11:14 - Brain - Noo Fingers - Yubi
6:58 - 4:23 - Face - Kao Tongue - Shita
Forehead - Hitai Tooth - Ha
Eyes - Me Stomach - Hara
FRUITS Eyebrow - Mayuge Armpit - Wakinoshita
Apricot - Anzu Cherry - Sakuranbo Nose - Hana Knees - Hiza
Lime - Raimu Lychee - Raichi Ears - Mimi Hips - Koshi
Mango - Mangoo Orange - Orenji Beard - Hige Back - Ushiro
Pineapple - Painappuru Strawberry - Ichigo Mouth - Huchi Heels - Kakato
Pear - Nashi Black Currants - Kashisu Chin - Ago Legs - Ashi
Blackberry - Burakkuberi Durian - Dorian Cheeks - Hoo Breast - Chichi
Grapes - Budou Peach - Momo Neck - Kubi Lips - Kuchibiru
Plums - Sumomo/ Ume Watermelon - Suika Shoulder - Kata Chest - Mune
Papaya - Papaiya Guava - Guaba Bone - Hone Heart - Shinzoo
Pomegranate - Zakuro Pomelo - Buntan Blood - Chi Lungs - Hai
Apple - Ringo Banana - Banana
Lemon - Remon Mandarin orange - Mikan
Avocado - Abokado Coconut - Kokonattsu
Kiwi - Kiui Melon - Meron
FOREIGN LANGUAGE (NIPPONGO) DOMINICA APOSTOL
VERBAL CONJUGATION