For the first time I am trying to pick up seriously on my Japanese. Well, in order to be able to continue learning and to be able to learn more languages and when the time is right, I might even pick up other languages in order to equip myself in the Japanese working industry.

Also to watch Japanese drama in their own languages.

This are the exercises that I am doing now. Unlike when I first started, now everything is in hiragana and katakana, which I took some time to get used to.

今日は日本語の試験です。大変大変難しい。。

今は日本語を勉強するんです。。。ぜんぜんわかりませんね。。

１）　このじしょは　いみを　しらべる　「のに」　つかいます。
２）　でんきを　けす　「のを」　わすれてしまいました。
３）　にほんから　ともだちが　きた　「ので」　KL を　あんあいします。
４）　日本語を　べんきょうする　「のは」　たのしいです。
５）　私は　おんがくを　きく　「のが」　すきです。

 

EX)　「ぜったいに ・　かならず　・　よく」 わすれないで　ください。

１）　まいにちえ　「すこしずつ ・　たまに　・　ちょうど」 あたらしい　ことばを　おぼえています。
２）　このつくえは　じょうずですから　「いつも　・　もうすぐ　・　いつまでも」 すかえると　おまいます。
３）　「このごろ ・　さっき　・　このあいだ」 からだの　ちょうしが　わるいですから　くすいを　のんでいます。
４）　すみません。　おかねを　かして　いただけませんか。　「しかし　・　それでは　・　じつは」 けさ　さいふを　おとしてしまったんです。
５）　「しっかり　・　まんいち ・　やっと」 つかいかたが　わからないばあいは　れんらくしてください。

 

EX)　３じに　KLCC　で　「あい」　ましょう。

１）　そとは　くらくて　いまにも　あめが　「ふり」　そうです。
２）　のみものが　たりませんから　ちょっと　ジュースを　「かって」　きます。
３）　にほんごで　てがみを　かいたんですが、　まちがいを　「なおして」　いただけませんか。
４）　２ねんまえ　しゃなのひとを　「しょうきいして」　くださいました。
５）　A: 　にほんおおちゃです。　どうぞ　「めしあがって」　ください。
B:　はい、　「いただきます」。
６）　このせつめいしょは　カタカナの　ことばが　おおいですから　「わかり」　にくいです。
７）　てんきよほうに　よると　あしたは　つよいかぜが　「ふく」　そうです。
８）　かちょうに　「ほめられ」　て　うれしかったです。
９）　きのう　おさけを　「のみ」　すきで　あたまが　いたいです。
１０）　きんえんは　たばこを　「すうな」　という　いみです。
１１）　にほんの　だいがくに　「はいる」　ために　いっしょうけんめい　べんきょうしています。
１２）　へんじが　ありませんから　だれも　「いない」　ようです。
１３）　A:　れいぞうこを　とどけて　もらいたいんですが。
B:　じゃ　すぐ　かかりのものに　「はいたつさせます」。
１４）　けさ　ペンキを　「ぬった」　ばかりですから　まだ　かわいていません。
１５）　さっき　たなかさん　から　てんわが　ありました。　かいぎの　しりょうを　FAX　で　「おくって」　くれ　と　いっていました。
１６）　A:　かぎは　みつかりましたか。
B:　いいえ、　いま　「さかしている」　ところです。
１７）　しろいシヤシは　「よごれ」　やすいですから、　かいません。
１８）　A:　もういちど　おなまえを　「おっしゃって」　くださうませんか。
B:　たなかと　「もうします」。

 

EX)　きのうは　あつかった です。

１）　しごとが　いそがしく て　どこも　いけません。
２）　こうつうじこ で　ひとが　しにました。
３）　パーテイーは　いつが　いい か　かんがえてください。
４）　かぞくの ために　いっしょうけんめい　はたらきます。
５）　このかばんは　かるくて　りょこう に　べんりです。
６）　そのはなしは　ほんとうかどう か　わかりません。
７）　このズボンは　なが すきですから　みじかくしてください。
８）　きかいのちょうしが　わるい ばあいは　私に　しらせてください。
９）　明日は　ひまな ので　うちで　そうじしたり　せんたくしたり　します。
１０）　なにを　たべているんですか。　とても　おいし そうですね。　わたしも　たべたいです。

 

１）　あなたが　日本語の　先生だったら　学生に　なにを　させませうか。　Please give your answers.
２）　にほんへ　いったら　なにを　してみたいですか。

 

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Somehow somewhere, I was browsing through YouTube and this song hit me so suddenly.

 

Well, I know I am weird in my posting. I wonder who sang this song and I just found out it was Anthony Neely (倪安東) and the title of this song is Sorry That I Loved You.

I think I am EMO-ing. Strange. Weird. Maybe I will never understand anymore. No more momoe for me to see already. I really miss those times. I find that I am not persistent enough. I give up too soon.

I guess that is why I am me.

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Tips on how to speak in the Japanese Accent in Malaysia for the GUYS. We would use Ichitaka in this example.

Ichitaka just got broken hearted and felt like telling it out in Japanese, so he said…
はちくけちぇわ。 (Hatikukechewa)

With Ichitaka now broken hearted, he feels lonely, he felt that he has the urge to go mess around with chicks. But I guessed he went overboard with it.
まりくらば。 (Marikuraba)

Now girls would branded him as dirty minded. Wondering why he said such things and how come he got such a title. Thinking over it, Ichitaka finds it hard to believe. He was then remorseful in Japanese.
おたくこと。 (Otakukoto)

Then out of nowhere you a girl in distant appeared. From afar she looks decent. Then she came close and then noticed something was amiss. She kept saying herself in Japanese.
ててくらた。 (Tetekurata)

It looks like she is seeking attention and she is longing to have someone to have fun with her. Hmm….. Strange enough, understanding her lingo off,  a pickup line was issued.
まうかしか。 (Maukasika)

She loves the way it advances and finds the way Ichitaka says it a bit cute. Ichitaka then decided that he wanted to pursue the matter even further. He grew horns on his head (horny la…) and finally the ultimate.
まうまいんか。 (Maumainka)

 

Now who says learning Japanese is not fun? I am sure Ichitaka had fun.

PS: This story was created with no relevance to real life situation. It’s a gloomy day, so just have fun reading this and I guessed this story only Malaysians will understand it. For people that still do not understand the implications of this story, you can email me your questions at me@danielctw.com or use the contact form available.

PSS: Appreciate all the love and support shown here.

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It was time for some recap. This time it was a day trip to Bukit Tinggi, Pahang. The blue sky was magnificent. The day was good. It was time to visit one of the nicest place to take some photos.

Welcome to Bukit Tinggi! That word meant Tall Hill. Weird isn’t it. I thought hills are usually tall, definitely not short. Of course at this location there are many places where one can take photos.

Below and above are the few examples which one can take with their cameras.

Such superb place for photography. Though this is not only a scenery photo blog. It’s a personal travel blog and definitely I would love it to be more personal. So have a look at the group that had their time on this trip.

Oppps… wrong one. Hahaha.. well, of course, that’s the Weird One. That’s the Takeshi….. ahemz….

So we have it. The group photo that we all had fun during the time in Bukit Tinggi. Wonder who is at the back doing some Ultraman pose? That’s Jason to you. Say hello to Jimmy, WingSee, Jason, Yen and of course me. Well, imagine how was it taken? 50mm? Wide angle? Beats me. Am too lazy to look at the EXIF (that’s camera data of the photo) now.

There are many places that are good to shoot photos. Though this time with time constraint, I guessed I can deal with people photos only.

Jason, Wing See and Jimmy. They seem to love the camera. So much…. until Jimmy finally bought a DSLR. Finally someone else being poisoned to own a DSLR. Shot with the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D (just repaired it 3 days ago as of time of writing and paid RM640 for the repairs… crap) I marvel at the sharpness.

Like I said, it’s a whole new perspective. I think so many people go to Bukit Tinggi taking scenery scenes here and there and didn’t really think what else to take with. Soooo let me show you what we did there. There was this white wall above the tower. So WHITE you just have to pose with it. Yes… I mean really.. it’s a white wall of pose.

No kidding. Look at Yen smiling at the camera with the white background of the wall. Imagine what one can do with this? Definitely more than what one should do. Elevate the imagination beyond your wildest imagination.

Then we posed. Ahemz… I can imagine how some people were staring at us but it sure beats renting a studio in order to shoot this shot.

Hmmm… natural poses eh.

Why am I missing these days? Well, I have been trying to start my photography portfolio site and it is still in development. Here’s a sneak peak.

Click the photo above to bring you to the blogpost at my new photo portfolio at http://danielchew.com

There are definitely more to come but as of now, I don’t have much time to write more as by the time this post come online, I am already in or on the way to Seoul, South Korea and having a holiday and would be there for a week. So I am sure there would be more photos and trust me, this time I will definitely update it.

I will be back on April 23rd and have fun blogwalking. It’s time for a revival.

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It happened. It was March 19th 2011, the day that DanielCtw along with Yen went to attend the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Festival 2011. The time was 0500 hours and it was the time that we set on our way towards Putrajaya. I woke up like 0400 hours in order to get ready.

Why did we get up so early? That is so that we could have a chance to go up the Hot Air Balloon and tickets were only sold per session. So we have to be the top 300 people in order to fly up per session. So the time was now 0530 hours and by the time we try to find the place to queue, the queue was already this long and there were many people. Talk about kiasu-ness.

One thing though, nowadays people are crazy, go so early for a 10 minutes ride up the balloon (yes…. super bananas 10 minutes only). Nevertheless sometimes it’s an experience one had to go through to get to sit on the hot air balloon. Besides, unless you’re a crazy weirdo adventurous and outgoing person like me, hmmm.. then maybe you will be able to get an outside chance to sit on a hot air balloon again. Oppps…

Getting back to the topic of the Hot Air Balloon Festival, taken many photos of the occasion. Of course, the pictures will definitely not be all shown here but maybe at a photo album in my Facebook. Here are some of the scenes in Putrajaya.

It was early morning, and the time is now 8am. This was the first of the balloons that were setup. Oh yeah, going back to how long the queue was, there were some disappointment to some kids who did not get to go into the balloon. Pity them but well, who is going to pity me? We finally get to purchase the ticket around 0900 hours. That was practically 3 hours of queuing.

Finally balloons spotted. There was this one which was hanging upside down. Many people were worried. Though of course, there is definitely no way a balloon can go upside down. Wondered how these people think? Weird right?

Of course, I was fascinated with the mechanism of the Hot Air Balloon. Well, as soon as I stepped in, I was looking at what the person in charge was doing. Imagine Dhalsim (from Street Fighter) doing Yoga Flame.

Finally our turn (Daniel and Yen) to go into the balloon. Sweet.

Now how does it look like inside? Empty. So much for your enthusiasm. As can be seen, two handles to handle the fire.

Finally we’re going up. Up and looking towards the many small people down there. What a sight.

Both of us up on the balloon and hmmm… I failed in taking a proper shot. Problem with a wide lens when you don’t adjust it earlier. Of course, after spending like 10 minutes above ground in the hot air balloon, it was time to touch ground once again.

What a short ride that was. Next year must try to get the VIP ride.

Time to pose one for the camera. Who was taking this photo for us? No one. It was me and her. One thing about balloons, the only one I find attractive is the one from Japan. Welcome Mr Doraemon.

Ang Ang Ang とても大好き。。ドラエモン

Doraemon greeted us out from the trees. Monstrous figure suddenly appear out of nowhere. Now where is Ultraman when you need him. Aside from that, speaking of Japan, let’s do our best we can to help our friends in Japan who suffered from the earthquake and tsunami attack. Spiritually and also if you are able to donate, why not?

Star Troopers in Putrajaya? Star Wars? What has this got to do with International Hot Air Balloon Festival in Putrajaya? Well, we’ll see it later in the upcoming post.

By the way aside from all the balloons one can see, there are so many people and people would not just go there for the hot air balloons. So in order to keep the people happy, there are other tonnes of activities one could do there. Here is one of them.

FirstInMalaysia.com.my Orbing is here for those who wants a thrill of being in a ball or a globe. It sure looks fun to me. Get yourself in the ball, and you’ll be rolled around in the ball from someone outside.

Of course there is a certain age limit.

That is this little guy could not play this ORB thingy. So he went sulking and followed by his little sister. (not true… just so happens it follows the story and also a lucky shot). Well of course, it’s not only the big orb that’s having most of the attention, the other one is the little orbs where people can go right through them and become the human bumper.

The person inside the orb fell down and everyone is looking at how miserable the person was. Funny scenes captured. More on my facebook album. After quite some time of mingling around in Putrajaya, it was time for some photo of me to be shown in my own blog. Of course, would there be more about this awesome event here in Putrajaya. You bet there will be.

So stay tune. There will be more to come as soon as I find time to write it. I am such a delayer.

 

 

 

 

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