Greetings

1.How do people greet someone they've just met?

I say "Hello" and smile

2. How do you greet members of your family?

I say "Good morning"..Ohayo and so on.

3. Do you hug members of your family

I Never with Dad.

4. How do you greet people who are important in society?

I will say "Hello" and introduce my name and so on.

5. Do you greet people of the opposite sex in a different way?

umm..........No? maybe

No.6. Are the customs the same all over your country?

I think so.

Welcome Colgateuniversity Students !

I talked with boy who name is a Chris
He is a 19years old and living in near the Canada...He was a very friendly for us.

We talked about girlfriend, boyfriend, family, pet, movie.....and more!

He recommended obama who is candidate to president of the United States.
I thought that we have to more interest for our government.

Names and Adress

1.Are feelings emotions and facial expressions universal across borders, happy, sad, etc..?

I think that Every men has his humor(Japanese proverb..十人十色), but Japanese nationality is a little shy too.


First, I was little nervous before that day, but I think that we were friendly from first to last.

2. Try to name as many feelings as possible in Japanese. ( 10 minimum) Now write the English translation.

①可愛い...pretty,cute,Kawaii
②幸せ....happy
③悔しい...regrettable
④大好き...love
⑤はしゃぐ...romp
⑥眠い...sleepy
⑦怖い...scary
⑧和む...soften
⑨慈しむ...affection,love
⑩楽しむ...enjoy

3. Are there any feelings in Japanese that cannot be translated into English?

I think it's.....Kimoi (Kimochiwarui=you suck)