Zuihitsu - Wikipedia:
Zuihitsu (随筆?) is a genre of Japanese literature consisting of loosely connected personal essays and fragmented ideas that typically respond to the author's surroundings.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Tsurezuregusa - Kenko
Tsurezuregusa - Wikipedia:
“Branches about to blossom or gardens strewn with faded flowers are worthier of our admiration. In all things, it is the beginnings and ends that are interesting.” Within his work, Kenko shows the relation of impermanence to the balance of things in life. Beginnings and ends relate to the impermanence of things, and it is because of its impermanence that beginnings and ends are interesting and should be valued. Irregularity and incompleteness of collections and works show the potential for growth and improvement, and the impermanence of its state provides a moving framework towards appreciation towards life.
“Branches about to blossom or gardens strewn with faded flowers are worthier of our admiration. In all things, it is the beginnings and ends that are interesting.” Within his work, Kenko shows the relation of impermanence to the balance of things in life. Beginnings and ends relate to the impermanence of things, and it is because of its impermanence that beginnings and ends are interesting and should be valued. Irregularity and incompleteness of collections and works show the potential for growth and improvement, and the impermanence of its state provides a moving framework towards appreciation towards life.
Monday, June 12, 2017
How to be funny in “JaPunese”: 10 Original Japanese Puns! | Japan Info
How to be funny in “JaPunese”: 10 Original Japanese Puns! | Japan Info
Dajare is a kind of comic Japanese wordplay, which can be best
compared to Western puns. It relies on similarities in the pronunciation
of words in a short sentence to create a joke.
There are a great number of famous dajare that should be known by
every child in Japan. Such kind of classic dajare, however, might not
necessarily guarantee laughs. Dajare in general are often referred to as
oyaji gyagu (“Old person’s jokes”).
Nonetheless, dajare serve as excellent icebreakers, for instance, when
trying to flirt with a beautiful Japanese girl (or boy!). Even when you
use a well-tried dajare, you might get a smile, and perhaps even a
compliment on your sensational Japanese skills. If, however, you should
get a less excited reaction, you might want to try one of the following –
a little more creative – dajare next time.
Dajare is a kind of comic Japanese wordplay, which can be best
compared to Western puns. It relies on similarities in the pronunciation
of words in a short sentence to create a joke.
There are a great number of famous dajare that should be known by
every child in Japan. Such kind of classic dajare, however, might not
necessarily guarantee laughs. Dajare in general are often referred to as
oyaji gyagu (“Old person’s jokes”).
Nonetheless, dajare serve as excellent icebreakers, for instance, when
trying to flirt with a beautiful Japanese girl (or boy!). Even when you
use a well-tried dajare, you might get a smile, and perhaps even a
compliment on your sensational Japanese skills. If, however, you should
get a less excited reaction, you might want to try one of the following –
a little more creative – dajare next time.
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