Minna no Nihongo

When I studied Nihongo Elementary 1, we used this beginner book of Minna no Nihongo. I have always wanted my own book because sadly the one we were given only included half of each book and none of the CD & workbook. The other half is for Elementary 2 you see (≖_≖). I decided I'm gonna do self-study from now on. I have more stuff I'm interested in doing now and I don't feel like spending so much money in formal school. Besides I know it can be done, I just need to be dedicated about studying (and stop procrastinating). (¯3¯)~♪

"Minna no Nihongo" is one of the most popular Japanese language textbooks for classrooms and individuals across the world. Lesson topics including essential grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking are taught and instilled in students through situational daily conversations. This "Shokyu 1" is essential for beginners.

Back to basics: Memorizing Japanese syllabary

Found these in an old box yesterday. Figured I should start with my Nihongo lessons again before I get too excited with other things. Back to basics (cause I forgot everything I learned from Elem 1)....

If you guys (you know all 3 of you~ (＾ー＾) ha!) want to study with me...I can try and guide you. :)

Memorizing of Kana (Hiragana and Katakana) characters

I found these in an old site but its gone now so I thought I'd upload here instead. I learned Hiragana & Katakana this way by memorizing the pictures. I can't find my Katakana picture sheet (sorry!) so we both would have to learn it the hard way.

To listen to how the characters are pronounced check this site: genkienglish.

To test yourself use these flash kana cards: realkana (has an iphone app!) / kanacards / search itunes store, there are tons of apps for Kana practice.

Next lesson!~ Reading & Writing practice

I look up when I walk

Ue o Muite Arukoo (I look up when I walk)

Ue o muite arukoo	I look up when I walk
Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni	So the tears won't fall
Omoidasu haru no hi	Remembering those happy spring days
Hitoribotchi no yoru	But tonight I'm all alone
Ue o muite arukoo	I look up when I walk
Nijinda hoshi o kazoete	Counting the stars with tearful eyes
Omoidasu natsu no hi	Remembering those happy summer days
Hitoribotchi no yoru	But tonight I'm all alone
Shiawase wa kumo no ue ni	Happiness lies beyond the clouds
Shiawase wa sora no ue ni	Happiness lies above the sky
Ue o muite arukoo	I look up when I walk
Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni	So the tears won't fall
Nakinagara aruku	Though my heart is filled with sorrow *
Hitoribotchi no yoru	For tonight I'm all alone
(whistling)	(whistling)
Omoidasu aki no hi	Remembering those happy autumn days
Hitoribotchi no yoru	But tonight I'm all alone
Kanashimi wa hoshi no kage ni	Sadness hides in the shadow of the stars
Kanashimi wa tsuki no kage ni	Sadness lurks in the shadow of the moon
Ue o muite arukoo	I look up when I walk
Namida ga kobore nai yoo ni	So the tears won't fall
Nakinagara aruku	Though my heart is filled with sorrow *
Hitoribotchi no yoru	For tonight I'm all alone
(whistling)	(whistling)

Links: © flickr Michio Endo ♪ story behind the song ♪ © lyrics ♪ cover by Priscilla Ahn