Minna-san, isshyo ni nihongo wo benkyo shimashoo!!!

Ok my friends, I am in a slump.

A hideous, chi-draining Japanese language slump.

Ever since Christmas I just can't seem to find the motivation to keep going. Fortunately, my brilliant friend Justyna came up with this great idea to use my blog as a learning tool. Two words a day or so is my goal, perfectly manageable I think. I'm even throwing in a daily kanji, too, for good measure.

So, now we can all experience the joy that is Japanese language acquisition together...hurray!!!

Kyou no atarashii tango wa...

(1) mousu (verb) - to say, report (humble form)
(2) mochiiru (verb) - to use
(3) ryoken (noun) - passport

And the new kanji of the day is...


Pronounciation: I
Meaning: to depend on
Example 1: izon suru - to depend on, to rely on
Example 2: irai suru - to make a request

Kodomo-tachi wa ryoshin ni izon shitte imasu.
(My friend says this sentence may sound a bit formal for everyday usage..."tayo suru" would probably be used instead. Izon suru is often used when talking about materials, it sounds a bit technical.)

Gambatte, kudasai!