http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/rss mikaringo7's latest journal entries Lang-8 Inc. Sat May 25 22:15:07 UTC 2013 Sat May 25 22:15:07 UTC 2013 Lang-8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lang-8 The reason to break up with three girls was the same one.
The three girls demanded him the same things.

I want to meet you every weekends definitely.
Why didn't you send me a text message yesterday?

He said, "I felt I couldn't be tied down."
Do you think that a such kind of woman is a pain in the neck?
He might not encounter Miss Right yet.

Posted at Wed May 22 10:05:39 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/52800804802062700610284903815892147812 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/52800804802062700610284903815892147812 mikaringo7 Wed May 22 10:05:39 UTC 2013
My husband put his wallet in his pants back pocket.
I warned him of the danger by a pickpocket many times but he didn't listen to that.
However, I've seen a lot of Japanese men do the same thing.
That would never do in your countries?
I insist they are lack of the risk management.


Posted at Tue May 21 01:41:32 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/192637316244894413419936556306857434724 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/192637316244894413419936556306857434724 mikaringo7 Tue May 21 01:41:32 UTC 2013
Today is Mother's Day in Japan.
A lot of stores were selling a wide range of gifts for mothers.
My husband and I saw a pretty apron in the front of the store.

He said, "Buy the apron and put it on naked body"

How stupid!

Posted at Sun May 12 11:51:59 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/119924000757958745005472365552260324964 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/119924000757958745005472365552260324964 mikaringo7 Sun May 12 11:51:59 UTC 2013
Japanese people call foreigners with the honorific "san" such as "Stephen-san"
They call even mountains with the "san" such as "Fuji-san"

No! San means mountain in Japanese so that's Mt.Fuji.
It was so funny mistake, I've never forgotten that.




Posted at Tue May 07 08:22:35 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/92801061708276008871171340493168387191 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/92801061708276008871171340493168387191 mikaringo7 Tue May 07 08:22:35 UTC 2013 Surprisingly, there was a tree house in the yard.
One day, the Canadian host mother recommended them to sleep in the tree house.
She gave two girls each sleeping bag.
Next morning, two girls had rash all over the body.
The sleeping bags were infested with ticks.
They went to a hospital and the host mother sincerely apologized.


Posted at Fri May 03 12:26:12 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/218548663842866532818594094789736504932 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/218548663842866532818594094789736504932 mikaringo7 Fri May 03 12:26:12 UTC 2013 However, I noticed everybody are good behavior on FB.
Hey, you always say dirty talk to me, why are you a good boy on Facebook?
You often complain for your colleagues or customers on Twitter, right?

One of my American friends gave me the answer.
Their bosses, teachers or family members look at their FB so everybody is like an angel there.
"Now, My daugter and I are having an excellent lunch at Mcdonaldo Yeah!"??? How stupid!
They upload only their children's photos or food so they're so boring to me.
I usually write cynical jokes about religion or something and I lost my hundred friends on FB but I don't care.

Thanks to him, I really understand the rule of FB.
I don't want to be friends with my family, neibors, or people from my workplace on FB. :P



Posted at Tue Apr 30 05:12:39 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/196922174923563920929547529614206305957 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/196922174923563920929547529614206305957 mikaringo7 Tue Apr 30 05:12:39 UTC 2013 She was a city council woman; it was a rare then in Japan.
All my father's family members are well-educated.
My mom didn't have a high education so Yone might dislike it.
As Yone getting older, she were anxious about her health.

”If I have been a bedridden for a long time, kill me, Mie-san.”

My mother rejected her request.

”I don't want to be a merderer; you have four daughters so ask them.”

"I can't because they are my daughters. ahaha ”

What a nasty mother-in-law!

Looking back from now, it's a funny story between my mom and me.







Posted at Sat Apr 27 13:14:20 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/126800856786986306764450593814964995749 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/126800856786986306764450593814964995749 mikaringo7 Sat Apr 27 13:14:20 UTC 2013
I tried to explain about an episode of the drama to my American friend.

The woman was almost raped but she bited his peni○ and she escaped from the danger.
However, "bite" slipped my mind.

I said,"Let's see.....she ate the criminal's peni○; kind of eat!"
My American friend asked me it means bite?

I will never forget the word "bite"

Posted at Tue Apr 16 01:24:13 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/118507660915691352898855898025424821860 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/118507660915691352898855898025424821860 mikaringo7 Tue Apr 16 01:24:13 UTC 2013 I checked out the tuition of Ivy League in America on the Internet.
Who pay such an expensive fee?
On the other hand, The tuition in Germany is basically free?　
Is it true?

I have a question.

How much was your college tuition?
Did you get a student loan?
Have you already paid back your student loan?
Did your parents pay your college tuition?
Do you think going to college is worth paying a large amount of money?



Posted at Fri Apr 12 05:25:53 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/151402543210554931891725132219252606629 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/151402543210554931891725132219252606629 mikaringo7 Fri Apr 12 05:25:53 UTC 2013 Nowadays, Before entering college, they try to make friends they can be together with in the same school using SNS.
They feel afraid of going to college without friends.
They are afraid of being alone.
Japanese people like to gether together in groups.
Let's become friends in a natural way and start a conversation face to face!
I want to give one more advice.
Go abroad and you need an experience to be in a minority.
You may feel insulted to be called "Gaijin"

Posted at Sat Apr 06 21:23:46 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/90677829501231975989741258947745679013 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/90677829501231975989741258947745679013 mikaringo7 Sat Apr 06 21:23:46 UTC 2013
Nowadays the online English conversation schools by Philippino teachers are very popular in Japan and Korea.
They are too many and competitive.
To survive they offer unique services.
Let me show you the one school.

All tutors are good-looking.
They don't have any licences to teach English.
Their lessons are all free conversation.

According to the website, the school target rich men who want to talk with beautiful women.
Is this a Philippine pub?

I prefer skillful, experienced and energetic tutors.
To be honest, if there was an English school of face to face meeting which all tutors are handsome and they give hug and kiss in the end of the lesson, I would be a student.

http://skypenglishcute10.web.fc2.com/gallery.html


Posted at Thu Apr 04 11:52:40 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/52293472480806081040949338748014779767 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/52293472480806081040949338748014779767 mikaringo7 Thu Apr 04 11:52:40 UTC 2013
I have a pollen allergy.
I'm suffering from hay fever in this season.
My eyes are itchy and my nose is stuffy.
I wake two times during the night because of my stuffy nose.

Last night, I had a nightmare.
A lot of small yellow mushrooms came out inside my nose.
I was frightened to see them in the mirror.
This is the one of the worst nightmares in my life!
It's scarier than the famous horror film "The Ring"
I usually forget my good or bad dreams but I will not forget it.
Could you tell me your nightmare?scarier

Posted at Tue Mar 19 09:50:35 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/152189349846963225943516150251169384101 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/152189349846963225943516150251169384101 mikaringo7 Tue Mar 19 09:50:35 UTC 2013
When skinny Victoria Beckham got unnatural big boobs like a ball, I was very surprised.
A lot of celebrities got a plastic surgery.
Everybody knows they got it.
Don't they feel embarrassed?

I have a question for you.

Your girlfriend suffer from a sense of inferiority about her appearance.
If she got a plastic surgery, what would you think?
She became beautiful and she got big boobs, too.
Are you happy to see her or are you going to hate her?

Of course, women's comments also would be appriciated.

Posted at Wed Mar 13 11:38:18 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/170529893190038065760663800138207043172 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/170529893190038065760663800138207043172 mikaringo7 Wed Mar 13 11:38:18 UTC 2013 When I get on a elevator at supermarkets, I stop talking with my company.
I think being quiet in such a small public space is etiqutte.
I don't like people who talk loudly in the elevator because it's annoying.
How about you?
You don't care?

I get on a elevator at a hotel overseas, a lot of non-Japanese people smile and say, "Hi"
On the other hand, a lot of Japanese people don't say anything and avoid eye contact.
It may be a little bit suspicious in the small space.
Japanese people don't talk entirely with unfamiliar people.
However, relatively elderly women are friendly.
When I go to trip, some elderly women spoke to me and they gave nice tips about the sightseeing spots.
I like these communication.


Posted at Sun Mar 10 05:38:13 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/238299756698990074362719056874048402546 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/238299756698990074362719056874048402546 mikaringo7 Sun Mar 10 05:38:13 UTC 2013 I asked him the reason to do such a stupid thing.
He said, "You should think that you are happy to get touched your batt at your age!"
I thought he had a point.
However, he hasn't touched my butt for the past two months.
I was so sad but I couldn't ask him to touch my butt because it's so embarrassing.
At last I couldn't bear it and I asked him, "Please touch my butt sometimes"
He fell down laughing at me.
Next morning, when I was brushing my teeth, he touched my butt as he passed.
I was very happy.
Sorry for the weird entry.

Posted at Tue Mar 05 02:21:17 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/122775924933676498657442901261970021988 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/122775924933676498657442901261970021988 mikaringo7 Tue Mar 05 02:21:17 UTC 2013 Dodgeball is a ball game you hit an opposing player with a rubber ball.
They think it is too wild.
In Japan, all students play it in PE classes or break between classes.
I teased him, "You have guns!"
Guns kill people but I've never heard someone dead because the person was hit a rubber ball.
Of course, I know my American friend doesn't have guns so it's my joke.
I usually played dodgeball, tag or jumprope break between clasees in my childhood.
What did you spend break between classes in your chilhood?

http://youtu.be/BhsHrB8yOvo






Posted at Fri Feb 22 12:52:48 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/259006409974464388410327818592050888222 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/259006409974464388410327818592050888222 mikaringo7 Fri Feb 22 12:52:48 UTC 2013 I walk so fast that they can't catch up with me.
I am short but only the tall men who have long legs can catch up with me.

I went to a gym today.
I started to walk the teadmill at slow speed.
Next, I changed the setting speed on the screen from slow to jogging pace.
No way!
I usually walk at the very same speed.
It is jogging speed for everyone but it is walking speed for me.
How fast I walk!
I've just realized the reason my friends complained to me about that.
How fast do you walk?
According to a statistics, Singaporean walk fastest in the world.
I met two Singaporean male friends of Lang-8 and they could catch up with me. haha

Posted at Sat Feb 09 12:54:35 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/290926966033014814279714519798220720574 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/290926966033014814279714519798220720574 mikaringo7 Sat Feb 09 12:54:35 UTC 2013 The bride and the groom fed a piece wedding cake each other.
This is one of the popular plans the past few years in Japan.
However, I didn't think it has any meanings.

The MC explained about that.
It is called "First bite"
It means that a groom promise a bride to feed for good and bride promise a groom to cook delicious meal.

What? I haven't heard of that.
I wanted to ask the MC, "Hey! Are you sure? Is that English? Is there the idea of predominance of men over women in western countries?"

I have a question for you.
Is that a proper English?
Do you do that at wedding parties in your country?

http://youtu.be/_K6H7-ZZqSw


Posted at Sun Feb 03 12:00:04 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/83446630408698183891479960358819718731 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/83446630408698183891479960358819718731 mikaringo7 Sun Feb 03 12:00:04 UTC 2013 However, even now most Japanese people have been thinking that the eldest son should take care of their aging parents.
In fact, the eldest son's wife should take care of her hasband's parents so the eldest son's wife is so stressed.
There are a lot of dramas about the troubles between mother's-in-law and daughter's-in-law.
That's why we clarify "This is my eldest son" or "I have a yongest brother."

On the other hand, westerners say, "My sister lives in London."
They say nothing as to whether their sister is older or younger.
They don't care such kind of issue.

I have a question for you.
Who should take of your aging parents among your family?
The one of your family members who lives near your parents?

However, in Japan, the birth rate is decreasing and regardless of sex, one child has to take care of own parents now.

http://youtu.be/9SJay2LUnAw


Posted at Wed Jan 30 08:34:05 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/275226450840817368787005733356368553547 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/275226450840817368787005733356368553547 mikaringo7 Wed Jan 30 08:34:05 UTC 2013 私はこの英文の第二段落がうまく日本語に訳せません。
よろしければ教えていただけませんか？
英語で別の言い方で説明してくださってもOKです。


しかしながら、この健康のためにジョギングをする中で、ひとつのアイテムが見直されている。
それはランニングシューズである。
1970年代以来、ランニングシューズは大きなビジネスになった、そして技術は目を見張るようである。
製造業者はジョギングをする人たちの利点について主張している。
その利点とは、ジョギングをする人たちが道をドシドシ走るきびしさに対してバランス、衝撃吸収力、そして足の保護について向上させていると主張しています。


特に、in the equation と、第二段落後半「製造業者」以下の和訳が全く自信がありません。
アドバイスいただけたら助かります、よろしくお願いいたします。

第一段落
Jogging as an easy way to fitness has always been popular, Pull on a t-shirt and sweatpants, lace up your running shoes, and you are good to go. A no-cost exercise that you can start from your doorstepis appearing to many people.

第二段落
However, one item in the equation is being looked at again: the running shoes. Since the 1970s, running shoes have become big business, and the technology that now goes into them is incredible. Manufacturers make all sorts of claims about their benefits, often related to their ability to improve balance, their shock-absorbing ability and the general protection they offer your body from the rigors of pounding the streets.

Posted at Sun Jan 27 12:33:30 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/257864132230660972485106955643494065739 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/257864132230660972485106955643494065739 mikaringo7 Sun Jan 27 12:33:30 UTC 2013


There are a lot of Japanese English words.
Some of Japanglish are given the name of "American something"
I checked them on my dictionary but I would like to you tell natural English.

American dog　→　corndog
It's not an animal, it's a sausage.

American coffee →　coffee
You may have free refills on American coffee at Japanese family restaurants.

American football →　football
American football is sport famous for Super Bowl.
We call a sport what Messi plays soccer.

American porn →　hard core porn
Japanese people don't care the actresses are German or French unless they are Asians.



Posted at Wed Jan 23 08:56:06 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/246541119749400035079938916749194552907 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/246541119749400035079938916749194552907 mikaringo7 Wed Jan 23 08:56:06 UTC 2013 Even some adults learn calligraphy or penmanship as a hobby.
We admire people who are good handwriting.
We think good handwriting shows their personality, well-educated or sophisticated.
However, I've never heard kids in western countries take a penmanship lesson.
I can't imagine people learn block letters in English.
I don't think block letters are beautiful.
I prefer cursive writing.
Do children take a penmanship lesson after school in your country?

http://youtu.be/-nQK_Z7RSbA



Posted at Fri Jan 18 12:07:12 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/201518685958004126342510782043991197537 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/201518685958004126342510782043991197537 mikaringo7 Fri Jan 18 12:07:12 UTC 2013 Their dances are very dynamic and they often lip-sync while performing.
Everybody loses their breath while dancing.
I prefer the live songs than recorded perfect songs.
I want to listen to the famous singers' live performances.
On the other hand, I didn't care if Michael Jackson lip-synced.
I wanted to see his perfect dancing.
Do you think lip-sync is wrong?

Lip-sync sometimes cause funny accidents.
He falled from the stage but we kept hearing his voice.

http://youtu.be/U9bp9iSg6BE


Posted at Tue Jan 15 02:38:51 UTC 2013
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/236963384211259487867665896109232088651 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/236963384211259487867665896109232088651 mikaringo7 Tue Jan 15 02:38:51 UTC 2013 Does your boss accept your absence kindly?

There are a lot of commercials of cold medicine in Japan.
Those commercials say like this:
When you have a fever or have a sore throat, you won't take a sick day.
Take The effective cold medicine, you can go to your office now.

Why do they recommend us to sleep all day at home?
The commercial should say, "Hey, you should sleep all day or your co-workers might catch a cold!"

These reminds me karoshi.
Do you know karoshi in Japanese?
It means death from overwork or job-relates exhaustion.
Why did they quit their job before being sickness or committing suiside?
They went beyond their capacity but they didn't want their parents or wives make worried about them.
They didn't need to die.
I think a lot of Japanese business persons are too much patient.


http://youtu.be/2VduizYeReg





Posted at Fri Dec 28 09:29:44 UTC 2012
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/39039712281219459425564445902548192467 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/39039712281219459425564445902548192467 mikaringo7 Fri Dec 28 09:29:44 UTC 2012 I'll show you some.

A man watched a Japanese samurai movie and asked me this.
The samurai didn't smile while he was holding his baby in his arms.
Japanese men never smile in fronf of people?

All Japanese people can read Chinese and Korean because we use common language.
No!
There are some common Chinese characters but I'm afraid our languages are completely different.
Although we look similar in appearance.

Japanese wives are always obedient to their husbands.
I must say it's depends on the couples but a lot of Japanese wives manage their family budget.

However, we don't know about foreign countries, either.
A lot of Japanese people think that cherry blossoms are only in Japan.

http://youtu.be/7mLZEWKnKH8





Posted at Thu Dec 27 11:04:00 UTC 2012
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/40095951086192647929151053178135914937 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/40095951086192647929151053178135914937 mikaringo7 Thu Dec 27 11:04:00 UTC 2012 If my husband or my son use my toothbrush by mistake, I will throw it away.

Now I'm belatedly really into "Grey's Anatomy"
In the drama, a man gave a warning to his female flatmate "Don't use my toothbrush!"
First of all, I thought she tried to borrow his brand new toothbrush in silent.
However, it seemed that she borrowed his used one.
I can't believe that!
Have you shared your toothbrush to anyone?

Posted at Mon Dec 10 00:25:05 UTC 2012
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/15674170578577124283891854362079635886 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/15674170578577124283891854362079635886 mikaringo7 Mon Dec 10 00:25:05 UTC 2012 On the other hand, I didn't want to buy them because I've already won the lottery.
The winning tiket was "my husband"
It's going to be difficult to win the lottery twice in my life.

However, my husband might think that he drew a losing ticket; this was my wife.
I'm scared to ask him about me so I will not say, "You are my winning ticket."

http://youtu.be/Hv9ggzve2Ns



Posted at Wed Dec 05 10:01:16 UTC 2012
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/240995172763770084368976439429414496686 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/240995172763770084368976439429414496686 mikaringo7 Wed Dec 05 10:01:16 UTC 2012 It is placed in Kawasaki city, Kanagawa prefecture.
I use to work near hear so I've got it on many times.
I was thinking it's a waste of electricity.
This is the down escalator and after getting off that, next, we have to go down the stairs.
That's rediculous, isn't it?
For what purpose did someone make?

http://youtu.be/fKbzxSGRdzg



Posted at Fri Nov 30 23:50:42 UTC 2012
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/1804242 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/1804242 mikaringo7 Fri Nov 30 23:50:42 UTC 2012 My family use to play card, UNO, shogi, Othello, and a popular board game called "The Game of Life"
I know monopoly and snakes and ladders is popular in some countries.
Could you tell me your favorite games?
Speaking of the card games, what kind of games do you like?
By the way, my husband is doing mah-jong with his iPhone；It's came from China.
Normally, it needs four members but he plays alone.
It's so sad isn't it?

http://youtu.be/pjafGSEOFTE

http://gamez.itmedia.co.jp/games/articles/0904/24/news103.html



Posted at Wed Nov 28 08:22:53 UTC 2012
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/1800113 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/1800113 mikaringo7 Wed Nov 28 08:22:53 UTC 2012

When I read the above sentence of the newspaper, I was starting to read, "UNSC condom....Why condom....."

Then I noticed this word is "condemn" not "condom"
I've misreaded repeatdly the word but I did it again today.
Luckily, I didn't read it aloud. haha

Have you had any mistakes like this in English or Japanese?



Posted at Wed Nov 21 09:20:53 UTC 2012
]]> http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/1790619 http://www.lang-8.com/9928/journals/1790619 mikaringo7 Wed Nov 21 09:20:53 UTC 2012