Customs of the Japanese Lesson #9 Academic World History
Japanese Language Hello: (mushi-mushi on phone) Thank you: Your Welcome: Good bye: I love you: One: Two: Three:
Verbal communication in Japan Avoid directly saying NO Slurp noodles Never talk about unappetizing things at meals Always show respect –Call adults ____ - san (ex: Jacoby-san; Ricci-san)
Non-verbal communication in Japan Avoid looking into eyes Most important guest sits farthest from entrance
Japanese Writing 3 types –Kanji – Ideographs (2000) –Katakana – phonetic ( カタカナ ) –Hiragana – phonetic (fancy) More general – no indication of plural
Practice Writing
Food in Japan Sticky rice with almost every meal (even breakfast) Small portions, eye for perfection Seafood and rice Often sit on floor
Description of Eating
Dating in Japan No time for romance in high school No time for romance after college Most marriages are arranged Not much PDA
Description of Dating
Aikido Ai = harmony Ki = chi Do = Tao Defensive – restore harmony Use force of attacker “spin like a door on a hinge”
Bonsai Tree Tiny tree Precise cutting artistically designed
Education Long hours in school Wear uniforms MUST be in class for notes Pressure is HIGH for teens
Description of School in Japan
Japan’s culture based on Samurai culture ► “Knights of Japan” ► Highly respected and feared ► Followed _____________ - Code of ethics click
* Courage * Honor * Obedience * Loyalty * Courage * Honor * Obedience * Loyalty BUSHIDO (The way of the warrior) Bushi = warrior “Do” = Tao (the way)
Seppuku: Ritual Suicide by Sword Seppuku: Ritual Suicide by Sword Kaishaku – his “seconds” It is honorable to die in this way.
Shinto Kami – spirits in nature