Hotel Route-Inn Yaizu IC

LANGUAGE

by cheesecake17

Kanji, one of the three scripts used in the Japanese language, are Chinese characters, which were first introduced to Japan in the 5th century via Korea

Kanji are ideograms, each character has its own meaning and corresponds to a word. By combining characters, more words can be created.
For example, the combination of "electricity" with "car" means "train".

There are several ten thousands of characters, of which 2000 to 3000 are required to understand newspapers. A set of 1945 characters has been officially declared as the "kanji for everyday use".

Before the introduction of Chinese characters, no Japanese writing system existed.

When adopting the characters, the Japanese did not only introduce the characters' original Chinese pronunciations, but also associated them with the corresponding, native Japanese words and their pronunciations.

Consequently, most kanji can still be pronounced in at least two ways, a Chinese (on yomi) and a Japanese (kun yomi) way, which considerably further complicates the study of the Japanese language. :(

Kanji are used for writing nouns, adjectives, adverbs and verbs. But unlike the Chinese language, Japanese cannot be written entirely in kanji.

For grammatical endings and words without corresponding kanji, two additional, syllable based scripts are being used, hiragana and katakana, each consisting of 46 syllables.

Pass the envelope , please

by cheesecake17

If you do attend the RECEPTION, you should take a gift of money in a SPECIAL ENVELOPE (shugi-bukuro) with the inscription for FELICITATIONS (kotobuki).

The amount to include goes something like this…
30000-70000 immediate family, relatives
10000-30000 friends
20000-30000 colleage

Place NEW bills still unfolded in the INNER envelope, if it does not have a inner envelope , just place it in and fold…

Write your name, the amount of money and address on the outside of the envelope…

Its is not customary to bring a PRESENT in addition to money…

ORIGAMI CRANE

by cheesecake17

Legend hold that the crane lives for a thousand years. In Japanese, Chinese and Korean tradition, cranes stand for peace and long life.

Folded white paper origami cranes are often placed at memorial parks to symbolize peace. and are also given to ill people to wish them a quick recovery.

It is said that 1000 folded paper origami cranes makes a wish come true.

Red & Black!!

by cheesecake17

Celebratory occasions in Japan are indicated by the colors red and white, while occasions of mounring are indicated by black and white.

The cloth with the broad red and white stripes you see hanging on the boat is used in many events to celebrate happiness...While the black and white ones stripes are used on sad occasions..

Japanese flower language

by cheesecake17

Most of us know the western way of the meaning of flowers ...But japan also has its own way...In Japan, flowers and flower-giving are not exclusively for women. Flower use has been around since the samurai times.clickThey wore them as emblem on their kimonos...

...... after World War II, the Japanese way of thinking, lifestyle and habits have been influenced by Western thoughts, therefore today it is not uncommon to find young Japanese people unaware of their own traditions, including the one about flowers and their meanings. They usually refer to the flower language of European origins, instead of their own.

Flower language is used in many movies and animation in Japan.. Also greeting cards made in Japan follow the codes.

Japan does not have an Official National flower...and if you think sakuras are ..think again..:-)..But they are actually the most loved...

International Flower Day is celebrated on May, 20th

Here are a few of the most common flowers around japan....and their meaning...some translate closely to the western style.......

hinagiku (daisy)....faith
AJISAI (hydrangea)............pride
SUIREN (lotus) .................far from the one he loves
MAGNOLIA........................natural
POPPY..............................-red-....fun-loving
........................................-white-...rejoice
........................................-yellow-success

HIBISCUS..................gentle
DAFFODILl.................respect
ZINNIA......................loyalty
AMARYLLIS................shy
BLUEBELL.................grateful
ANEMONE.................sincere (white)

AZALEA.............patient, modest
CACTUS............lust, sex
CAMELIA..........-red ...in love
........................-yellow......longing
........................-white......waiting

CARNATION.......refusal, disdain, disappointment
.........................-white-engangement to be married
CHRYSANT..........imperial (yellow)
EDELWEISS........courage, power
DAHLIA...............good taste
FORGET-ME-NOT..true love
CLOVER...............lucky

HONEYSUCKLE...................generous
JASMINE.............................friendly, graceful
MISTLETOE.........................looking (as in "single and --")
NARCISSUS........................self-esteem
PANSY................................thoughtful, caring
PRIMROSE.........................desperate

ROSE................-red-in love
.........................-white-innocence, silence, devotion
.........................-yellow-jealousy
.........................-pink-trust, happiness
SAKURA..................kind, gentle

TULIP...............-red-trusting, fame, charity, trust
........................-yellow-one-sided love
VIOLET..................honesty
SWEETPEA............goodbye

MORNING GLORY...........will fulfill promises
YURI.........i ..........(spider lily)....sweet
...........................-white-purity, chastity
...........................-orange-hatred, revenge
...........................-Tiger lily-wealth

"THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF ROSE"

Roses are the favorite flower in japan to give during valentine(feb 14)...The meaning of some color roses are a litle different to the western world.....
..........................-red-in love
.........................-white-innocence, silence, devotion
.........................-yellow-jealousy
.........................-pink-trust, happiness

while in the western world.....
........... red, the lover’s rose, signifies enduring passion;
............white, humility and innocence;
............yellow, expressing friendship and joy;
........... pink, gratitude, appreciation and admiration;
............orange, enthusiasm and desire;
............white lilac and purple roses represent enchantment and love at first sight.

This flower is consider as the 15th wedding anniversary flower

"THE MEANING & SYMBOL of hydrangea"

These flowers are beautiful and are seen all over Japan during the rainy season (mid-june thru mid-july)....

They were first discovered in Japan, the name hydrangea comes from the Greek “hydor,” meaning water, and “angos,” meaning jar or vessel.

This roughly translates to “water barrel,” referring to the hydrangea’s need for plenty of water and its cup-shaped flower which makes them a perfect plant for rainy season..

the hydrangea’s color ranges from white to blue to pink and purple, which is determined by the acidity level of the soil.

In Japan hydragea mean PRIDE..in the western world...it has several meaning..some connect it to vanity and boastfulness....perhaps reflecting its abundance of petals and lavish, rounded shape???? and others suggesting that a bouquet of hydrangea expresses the giver’s gratefulness for the recipient’s understanding...I will take the later..:-) as its truelly a BUNCH of beautiful flowers...I have seen the double petals..just gorgous.....

The pale blue hues of a hydrangea can calm worries and preoccupation representing peace, openness, and serenity

This flower is consider a 4th wedding anniversary flower because it possesses enduring grace and beauty.

"THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF chrysanthemum"

November seems to be the month of chrysanthemum in japan..If you are around a shrine at that time you are bound to see a free exhibition call “Festival of Happiness” to celebrate this flower which are display outside these shrines..Locals showing off there creation.....

.... chrysanthemum dates back to 15th century B. Named from the Greek prefix “chrys-“ meaning golden (its original color) and “-anthemion,” meaning flower...

Its a symbol of the sun, the Japanese consider the orderly unfolding of the chrysanthemum’s petals to represent perfection..The yellow type is the Imperial family crest...you will see those display on anything Imperial around Japan.... It’s said that a single petal of this celebrated flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life.

This flower is consider the 13th wedding anniversary flower.

....The color yellow evokes feelings of joy and lightheartedness. Also a symbol of friendship...

"THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF DAFFODIL"

DAFFODIL blooming in march are a nice sign that the cold winters are almost over....Most garden in Japan got a few of these and during the cool spring days walk its lovely to see them out.....

In Japan they are regard as a flower of respect..Inthe western world
they are reagard as Unrequited Love, You're the Only One, The Sun is Always Shining when I'm with You

Chinese legend has it that if a daffodil bulb is forced to bloom during the New Year, it will bring good luck to your home

This flower is consider the 10th wedding anniversary flower

REMEMBER....daffodils if presented in a BUNCH they will ensure happiness. BUT when given as a single bloom, a daffodil can foretell misfortune.

"THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF IRIS"

Iris ,here in Japan can be found near many rice paddy..I beleive becuase most irises grow where there is lots of water..

The name iris comes from the Greek word for "rainbow"

Its 3 petals symbolize faith, valor and wisdom. It also means Your Friendship Means so Much to Me, Hope, My Compliments, may also express courage and admiration.

Depending on factors such as color and region, irises may bear additional meanings as well. In some parts of the world, the dark blue or purple iris can denote royalty, whereas the yellow iris can be a symbol of passion.

This flower is consider as the 25th wedding anniversary flower