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[Doki]

I have heard some girls (from Kyushu) even use 'Atashi' and they even use the same in their mail. .  I thought that was a typing mistake for sometime but it was consistently there . . so, may be the girls use 'atashi' also. Any idea?

Kasuandora-chan, matta ashita ney. Oyasumiiiiiiiiiiii!

[nikou]

LostintheLab, on Feb 26 2009, 01:02 PM, said:

casandra, on Feb 26 2009, 12:45 PM, said:

nikou, on Feb 25 2009, 10:17 PM, said:

I really like "boku" that I wish I were a guy
Btw, I heard that "washi" is a very old term and was only used for the samurai. So, it`s interesting that every region has its own language use
And Casandra-san, if you are a girl (yes, I`m pretty sure you are), you don`t need to use the "boku" or "ore". "Watashi" will be good

Yeah, and if I were a boy, casandra would still be my first name choice   ....this is so funny nikou-san...and now it's your fault- I lost all my sleepiness now....

Well it would suit all those Bishi guys here to have girly names

I'm still a newbie in Japan so I can't distinguish between accents. the only thing I'm learning at the moment is all the abbreviated words that are used here
Sutabaa- Starbucks
Makudee- McDonalds
MistDoo- Mr. Donuts
oh and Mo-kun the name of the Actor in Departures (Okuribito)who won that oscar thingy

Here is some terms people use where I live now:

Makku - McDonalds
Satiwan - Baskin n Robbins 31
Pojikon - positive control
Negakon - negative control
Domai - don`t mind (usually used by the supporters during sports competition when their team is losing)

[LostintheLab]

Nabi, on Feb 26 2009, 01:04 PM, said:

I have heard some girls (from Kyushu) even use 'Atashi' and they even use the same in their mail. .  I thought that was a typing mistake for sometime but it was consistently there . . so, may be the girls use 'atashi' also. Any idea?

Kasuandora-chan, matta ashita ney. Oyasumiiiiiiiiiiii!

Oh yey, I've heard of that too, but I didn't realise it was a Kyushu thing.

If you washi- does that make you a samurai?!!

I think we need to abreviate Casandra now... how bout Kas-chan

Oyasumi Kas-chan!  

[nikou]

Nabi, on Feb 26 2009, 01:04 PM, said:

I have heard some girls (from Kyushu) even use 'Atashi' and they even use the same in their mail. .  I thought that was a typing mistake for sometime but it was consistently there . . so, may be the girls use 'atashi' also. Any idea?

Kasuandora-chan, matta ashita ney. Oyasumiiiiiiiiiiii!

Yes, in a casual conversation, atashi can only be used by girls and it makes the girls sound more feminine. So, Nabi-san, if you are a guy, please do not say atashi
So, boku, ore, and atashi are common words for casual conversation.
In formal letter/email and presentation, people always use watashi regardless the sex.
Also, in a more formal occasion, sometimes people use watakushi.

That`s what I know so far

[Doki]

That's why I don't like using 'boku' - just manly sounding speech does not mean anything   But, using 'washi' is kind of addicting. .  can be said in a breath and sounds more smooth  

[casandra]

LostintheLab, on Feb 25 2009, 11:16 PM, said:

Nabi, on Feb 26 2009, 01:04 PM, said:

I have heard some girls (from Kyushu) even use 'Atashi' and they even use the same in their mail. .  I thought that was a typing mistake for sometime but it was consistently there . . so, may be the girls use 'atashi' also. Any idea?

Kasuandora-chan, matta ashita ney. Oyasumiiiiiiiiiiii!

Oh yey, I've heard of that too, but I didn't realise it was a Kyushu thing.

If you washi- does that make you a samurai?!!

I think we need to abreviate Casandra now... how bout Kas-chan

Oyasumi Kas-chan!  

Kas-chan.....I like it ...hmmm...but why chan? because I'm younger than you guys (which I doubt) or bec I'm childish (<pouting>) or as an endearment or all of the above? gosh, an all-encompassing suffix and I like it...

ohayoo minna-san and today is another day for real hard work .....gambarimasu...

[Doki]

casandra, on Feb 26 2009, 06:52 PM, said:

. .. today is another day for real hard work .....gambarimasu...

like always!

(OH THE   IS BACK !!!)

[Doki]

started with a rain, a morning meeting, and now time to sleep on the desk.

[LostintheLab]

Nabi, on Feb 27 2009, 08:09 AM, said:

started with a rain, a morning meeting, and now time to sleep on the desk.

I think your days starts much earlier than mine, I've just slipped and slid into work and now sitting at my desk going over emails and sorting out work for today!
we could call you Kas-sama or how about Kas-hime (princess) is that more befitting  your gracious presence?

[Doki]

LostintheLab, on Feb 26 2009, 01:16 PM, said:

If you washi- does that make you a samurai?!!

No it does not make me a samurai soldier   and it was from Nikou that I heard about Samurai suing 'washi'. Else, everyone here uses 'washi' and they kind of consider 'washi' a bit rude dialect in other regions (Yakuza-go)   So, I consciously try not to say 'washi' in front of Prof and seniors but it is so addicting. I make a lot of mistakes with that.

LostintheLab, on Feb 27 2009, 09:40 AM, said:

I think your days starts much earlier than mine, I've just slipped and slid into work and now sitting at my desk going over emails and sorting out work for today!
we could call you Kas-sama or how about Kas-hime (princess) is that more befitting  your gracious presence?

Yeah, on Fridays   have to wake up early for the morning meeting - else  . . .    But, it's a day to just sit down staring at my data in front of my pasukon and become a metabo

[LostintheLab]

Nabi, on Feb 27 2009, 11:20 AM, said:

LostintheLab, on Feb 26 2009, 01:16 PM, said:

If you washi- does that make you a samurai?!!

No it does not make me a samurai soldier   and it was from Nikou that I heard about Samurai suing 'washi'. Else, everyone here uses 'washi' and they kind of consider 'washi' a bit rude dialect in other regions (Yakuza-go)   So, I consciously try not to say 'washi' in front of Prof and seniors but it is so addicting. I make a lot of mistakes with that.

LostintheLab, on Feb 27 2009, 09:40 AM, said:

I think your days starts much earlier than mine, I've just slipped and slid into work and now sitting at my desk going over emails and sorting out work for today!
we could call you Kas-sama or how about Kas-hime (princess) is that more befitting  your gracious presence?

Yeah, on Fridays   have to wake up early for the morning meeting - else  . . .    But, it's a day to just sit down staring at my data in front of my pasukon and become a metabo

They have early morning meetings on Wednesday's for the docs and phD's, I'm so glad I"m past that ans I don't have to be in work for 7.30am, I'm still sleeping at that point.
To answer your question from the food thread- the tantamen I've had is from the Department Shokudo, so I don't know if those shops you mentioned are around up  here.

I"m attempting to stave off the metabo and get fit for my summer assult on Fujisan....

[casandra]

Just a brief peek before I wish you all oyasuminasai.....while you're all having nice lunches over there, we're zonking out over here   post a pic of tantamen  (can't remember if I've ever eaten it- perhaps in my dreams only)...

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we could call you Kas-sama or how about Kas-hime (princess) is that more befitting  your gracious presence?

Thanks Lost- you're soo nice.....I prefer the Hime of course (arching my royal brows now while gracing you with my royal presence), the Sama is too much, I suppose.........at least it's not Kas-majo (which is probably more-fitting) .....


oyasumi guys and enjoy the rest of the day.......

[Doki]

Good night Kasu-hime. I had posted Tantanmen long time back - will post it soon the day I have it again.

[casandra]

Nabi, on Feb 26 2009, 11:22 PM, said:

Good night Kasu-hime. I had posted Tantanmen long time back - will post it soon the day I have it again.

Ohayoo BB-san....yup, I think I remember it now but it would still be nice to see  a pic...I wonder if himes eat this at all   ...have a good relaxing Friday evening you guys at the land of the samurais and hello kittys....

[Doki]

casandra, on Feb 27 2009, 06:42 PM, said:

Nabi, on Feb 26 2009, 11:22 PM, said:

Good night Kasu-hime. I had posted Tantanmen long time back - will post it soon the day I have it again.

Ohayoo BB-san....yup, I think I remember it now but it would still be nice to see  a pic...I wonder if himes eat this at all   ...have a good relaxing Friday evening you guys at the land of the samurais and hello kittys....

it is not for himes. Tan-tan (miched pork with pepper) used to be food of poor in ancient china and was brought to Japan, some more spices and noodles added, and now fav food of poor grad ryugakuseis : so absolutely not for himes.

Himes get finest sushi and sashimis.