Sept

あいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろわんあいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろわんあいうえおかきく
Japanese Language Center
6011 152nd Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: 425-891-2129 Fax: 1-612-241-9652
Email: info@japanese-language.net
Website: http://www.japanese-language.net/
Japanese Language Center（つうしん）
Newsletter
September 2005
あいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろわんあいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろわんあいうえおかきく
あいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろわんあいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろ
わんあいうえおかきく
✵ 文化（
文化（ぶんか）
ぶんか） ✵ Culture
酒
(さけ
さけ)
さけ
Sake
I believe that everybody knows about Sake (rice wine). It is a traditional
Japanese alcoholic beverage brewed from fermented rice and water.
There are three different kinds of sake in terms of its manufacturing process:
Seishu (refined sake), Genshu (crude sake), and Nigorizake (unrefined
sake). Seishu, the kind most popularly drunk, has an alcoholic content of
about 12-15% or, as strong as grape wine.
Taste-wise, every brand is typically referred to as either Amakuchi (sweet) or Karakuchi (dry). It is
usually said that you can enjoy sake at its best condition when warmed up to hito-hada (your body
temperature), however you can enjoy sake both cold and warm. I like to sip cold Nigorizake from a masu
(square wooden box). The choice may also depend on the weather or the dishes eaten with sake.
There are more than 2000 sake manufacturers producing about 4,000 different brands across the country.
Local brands are appreciated as much as national brands. Below are the labels of my favorite sake.
✉ おたより ✉ From Guest book
I requested a free quote for translation of a Japanese document to three
translation services agencies including Japanese Language Center, but one
agency refused to provide a quote, while another agency’s quote is extremely
high (I can’t afford it), and your answer was “Unfortunately, we are not sure
about some parts so we are omitting those pages from our quote at this
point.“ What is the problem with the omitted parts? Do I have to find
someone in a college language department?
Our answer: The Japanese document is more than 100 years old and it
includes several Haiku (poems) and Renka (a series of poems). The poem's text is very artistic
(deformation) and as a result we are not sure how to interpret the intent of some part of poem.
We are very capable of translating old Japanese documents most of the time. We often receive similar
orders from other translation services agencies or Japanese language/Asian study departments of
universities as a result of our unique capabilities translating the language and characters of ancient
Japanese. However, it is difficult to understand or translate without specific subject education, very much
like an art curator. It sometimes happens even with us.
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In addition, it is very difficult to translate old documents that were written with brush in
a very cursive, artful style with the old Japanese language. The most difficult part is
not to translate, but to recognize the characters and then read between the lines as
simple character-by-character translation can result in gibberish. The knowledge of old
Japanese proverbs and sayings is also required to do the translation properly.
Of course, it's ideal if someone can do all pieces together. You can search for
someone who provides a perfect job with a reasonable price. Please understand that
it should cost more compared to the price for translation of modern printed Japanese
documents However, if you understand these conditions and still would like to have
them translated, we will be happy to do so.
❀ クイズ ❀ Quiz 1
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What are they? The answer is on the last page.
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❀ 焼酎（
焼酎（しょうちゅう）
しょうちゅう） ❀ Shochu
Shochu is a traditional Japanese distilled spirit. It is made from sweet potatoes, buckwheat, molasses,
barley, rye, rice, corn, sugar cane, carrots, tomatoes, sesame, strawberries, or even coffee beans. The
shochu of Okinawa is made from millet and is called awamori.
As its alcoholic content is very strong, 25-50%, shochu is generally drunk with
hot or cold water, or mixed with soda (called chuhai).The popularity of shochu
is now becoming more and more conspicuous, because the price is more
reasonable than any other kinds of alcoholic beverages due to lower liquor
taxes and it’s said that it’s alcohol causes less hangover and metabolizes faster.
✍ Schedule for JLPT 2005 ✍
August 1-October 7, ‘05 The test has four different levels. Each test is comprised
of three sections: writing and vocabulary; listening;
Test date
December 4, 2005
reading and grammar. The contents and criteria of the
Announcement of test result Mid February, 2006
test are as follows:
Application period
Level
1
2
3
4
Contents
Sections
Min
Criteria
Points
Writing-Vocabulary 45 100 The examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, knows around 2,000 Kanji
45 100 and 10,000 words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for
Listening
Reading-Grammar 90 200 life in Japanese society. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese
180 400 for around 900 hours.
Total
Writing-Vocabulary 35 100 The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows around
Listening
40 100 1,000 Kanji and 6,000 words, and has the ability to converse, read, and write
Reading-Grammar 70 200 about matters of a general nature. This level is normally reached after studying
Total
145 400 Japanese for around 600 hours and after completion of an intermediate course.
Writing-Vocabulary 35 100 The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, knows around 300 Kanji
Listening
35 100 and 1,500 words, and has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and to
Reading-Grammar 70 200 read and write simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying
Total
140 400 Japanese for around 300 hours and after completion of an elementary course.
Writing-Vocabulary 25 100 The examinee has mastered the basic elements of grammar, knows around 100
Listening
25 100 Kanji and 800 words, and has the ability to engage in simple conversation and to
Reading-Grammar 50 200 read and write short, simple sentences. This level is normally reached after
Total
100 400 studying Japanese for around 150 hours and after completion of the first half of
an elementary course.
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✍ プレスリリース ✍ Press Release
6-day Intensive
JLC provides JLPT/JETRO Test Prep Courses
(Mon/Wed/Fri)
Course
Time
Term
Japanese Language Center (JLC) offers prep courses for
JLPT/JETRO Test (JLPT Level 3, Level 2, and Level 1). Registration
for the next JLPT Course has already started. Please sign up early
before it becomes full.
JPN 100
10:40-1:10 PM
8/29–9/12
JPN 200
10:40-1:10 PM
8/29–9/12
JPN 300
12:40-3:10 PM
8/22–9/2
JLPT 3
2:40-5:10 PM
8/29–9/12
The JETRO Testing date is November 20th and the JLPT is on
December 4th. The Intensive JLPT Prep Courses in 2004 were a
great success. The students who took more than 2 semesters of
Intensive JLPT prep courses at JLC last year were all certified.
JLPT 2
2:40-5:10 PM
8/29–9/12
JLPT 1
2:40-5:10 PM
8/29–9/12
Teens 100
10:40-1:10 PM
8/1 –9/26
JLPT/JETRO Test Courses have 110 minutes lessons and 8 sessions. Intensive Courses have 150
minutes lessons and 6 sessions on Mon/Wed/Fri. Registration & Lesson fees ($220) are due 72 hours prior
the first lesson. The Self Level Check Test and other free materials for JLPT are available. The schedule
may be changed without notice, so please visit the website for the updated schedule.
Group courses 8-week ($220)
* 8/30 9/13 10/11
Weekday
Weekend
Course
Day
JPN 101
Mon 6:40-8:30 PM 8/22 –10/17
Time
Term
No class
Day
Time
Term
No class
9/5
JPN 102
8/20–10/8
9/3
JPN 103
Fri 6:40-8:30 PM 8/19 –10/7
Sat 1:10- 3:00 PM
Sat 11:10-1:00 PM 8/20-10/15
9/3
JPN 104
Wed 6:40-8:30 PM 8/31 –10/19
Sat 11:10-1:00 PM 8/20-10/15
9/3
Sun
JPN 201-202 Mon 4:40-6:30 PM 8/22 –10/17
8/21–10/16
9/4
JPN 203-204
9/5
Sat 9:10-11:00 AM 8/20–10/15
10:10-12:00
9/3
JPN 301-302 Thu 5:10-7:00 PM 9/1 –10/20
Sun 8:10-10:00 AM 8/21–10/16
9/4
Sat 3:10- 5:00 PM 8/20–10/15
9/3
JLPT 3
Sun
8/21–10/16
9/4
JLPT 2
Sun 12:10- 2:00 PM 8/21–10/16
9/4
JLPT 1
Sun 12:10- 2:00 PM 10/2–11/27
JPN 303-304 Thu 7:10-9:00 PM 8/18 –10/6
Advanced
Tue 7:10-9:00 PM 8/23 –11/1
Teens 101
Fri 4:40-6:30 PM 8/19 –10/7
Teens 102
Wed 4:40-6:30 PM 8/24 –10/12
Teens 200
Wed 2:40-4:30 PM 9/28 –11/16
*
10:10- 12:00
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✎ 新聞記事（
新聞記事（しんぶんきじ）
しんぶんきじ） ✎ Newspaper Article
SUDOKU
Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box containing the
digits 1 to 9. (The answer is on the last page)
日本育ちのパズルが英国で大流行中だ。その名も和名そのまま「SUDOKU」
。新聞各紙は
連日新問を掲載し、通勤客がペン片手に熱中する。紙上で「全英選手権」を開催する
新聞も登場しブームは熱を帯びる一方だ。
パズルは縦横３マスの小ブロックを九つ正方形に並べ、空きマスに１から９までの数
字を入れるというもの。縦横の各列と小ブロック内は同じ数字が一度しか入れられな
い。ブロック数は１６や２５も可能で数字は１から１６、１から２５となる。
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一般に「ナンバープレース」と呼ばれるこのパズルは、１８世紀にスイスの数学者が考案したといわれ、1970 年
代にニューヨークのパズル専門誌が取り上げた。日本ではパズル専門誌「ニコリ」が 84 年に「数独」と名付けて
紹介、洗練されたパズルに育てた。
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ニコリの許可を得て「数独」ウェブサイトを立ち上げた元裁判官のウェイン・
グルード氏が、英タイムズ紙に持ちかけ、同紙は昨年１１月に「SUDOKU」を
掲載開始。たちまち読者の反響が「過去に例のない勢いで届きだした」という。
同紙によると「熱中しすぎて子供が学校に遅れる」との苦情や、パズルの解答
締め切りが正午のため複数の会社幹部から「社員が午前中仕事にならない。昼
休みに解けるよう締め切りを午後２時にずらして」と頼まれたこともあった。
爆発的な人気に、他紙もこぞって「数独」を掲載し始めた。インディペンデン
ト紙は「全英選手権」を開催し、
「最高賞金は 1000 ポンド」と打ち上げ、大衆
紙サンは紙名をもじって「SUDOKU」と名付けた。
(毎日新聞)
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✿ ことわざ ✿ Proverb Corner「
「心頭滅却すれば
心頭滅却すれば、
すれば、火もまたすずし」
もまたすずし」
(Shinto mekkyaku sureba, himo mata suzushi)
“If you do believe that it is cold, even fire can feel cold.”
strong spirit, you can overcome any problem.
✎ レストラン ✎
Restaurant
If you have
Blue C Sushi
A few friends recommended this Sushi bar. There are two locations, Fremont and University village. I like
the Fremont one better. It’s so cool! You had better check it out. I like their business system also. The
only problem is that they don’t accept any reservation for small groups. To make a reservation requires a
group with 8 people or more.
It’s very simple
Fremont Hours
1: see the dish you want
Mon - Thu: 11:30am-10:00pm
2: take it off the belt
Friday:
11:30am-11:00pm
3: eat
Saturday: 12:00pm-11:00pm
4: stack your plates
Sunday:
12:00pm-10:00pm
5: press the button for service and check out
3411 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103 Ph: (206) 633-3411 http://www.bluecsushi.com/gallery/index.shtml
❀ おしらせ ❀ Remarks
! Please note: Lesson fees for Group Lessons are $220 (No refund/No
reschedule/No makeup).
! JLC supports a Japanese Language conversation group in the
community and JLC’s instructor Junko is the organizer of Bellevue-Factoria
Japanese Language Meetup. The next meeting is 7-9 PM on Tue, 13
September at the Bellevue Region Library meeting room #4. A Field Trip is
scheduled for 7:00-9:00PM on 30 August. They are planning to visit Blue C
Sushi (Fremont). Event fees are $1.00 per person. Please visit the website,
http://japanese.meetup.com/17 for more information.
!
Please bring your friends to JLC. Any referrals signing up for a class results
in a 20% discount of your next block of lessons.
Answers: They are popular games in Japan.
1.碁 (Go) 2.将棋 (Shogi/Japanese Chess) 3.麻雀
(Mahjongg) 4.百人一首(Hyakunin-isshu/the one hundred famous poems card game) 5.パチンコ
(Pachinko)
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あいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろわんあいうえおかきくけこさしすせそたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよらりるれろわんあいうえおかきくけこ
日本語センター
日本語センター ( J L C )
Japanese Language Center provides
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住所: 6011 152 Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
電話: 425-891-2129 ファックス:1-612-241-9652
Japanese Language Instruction
メール: http://www.japanese-language.net
ウェブ: mailto:info@japanese-language.net
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