Japanese Language

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Comment by Karl K. Wagner on October 30, 2009 at 10:51pm

Forrester sensei, I am intriqued by language in general. I get started in a few over the years and move on. Of course the Japanese sticks, as it is part of our karate. I learned just enough to be able to get around in Okinawan (and still got lost on one's answer to my question). Douzo yukkuri hanashite kudasai.

One question in how we use the terminology to mean 'kick'. What is the usage differing between 'geri' and 'keri'. Same with punch or strike, 'tsuki' or 'zuki'. I may have just answered my own question with the last one.

Comment by Jonathan Forrester on June 17, 2009 at 10:16pm

Co-Founder --> Kyodo Sosetsu Sha

Comment by Jonathan Forrester on June 17, 2009 at 10:12pm

Darroll - Dai in essence means "big" while Sho in essence means "small". There can also be subtle variances in the meaning.
Dai - Big, Large, Great
Sho - Small, Minor, Little
Hope that helped - -

Comment by Darroll Evans on June 17, 2009 at 9:56pm

What is the basic difference between Dai and Sho?

Darroll

Comment by Darroll Evans on June 17, 2009 at 9:55pm

What is the English transliteration of the Japanese for Co-Founder or co-Soke?

Darroll

Comment by Charles L. Holbrook on May 16, 2009 at 8:56pm

Mr. Forrester, I'm very interested in becoming more fluent in Japanese language (reading & writing). I also have a passion for the culture, customs and traditions. What would you suggest I do to accomplish a competant level?

Comment by Bryan Jackson on May 16, 2009 at 5:16pm

I look forward to learning more from you and clarifing some names of techniques that I have learned over the past 20 years that are unclear or unnamed.

Comment by Jonathan Forrester on August 11, 2008 at 5:57pm

Welcome to the Japanese Language group. I will be happy to answer your questions about the Japanese language.

I have an undergraduate major in Asian Studies - Japanese language, Japanese Political Science, Japanese History, Japanese Literature, Japanese Society and Customs. I have also lived and worked in Japan and teach Japanese grammar to interested students.