Essential Japanese Kanji Volume 2. University of Tokyo, Kanji Research Group
natured person
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私
watakushi, (watashi), shi
わたくし、(わたし）、シ I, private
禾 is grain. ム is the figure of an arm holding grain. Thus 私 means to take in the grain or whatever belongs to an individual.
| 私 | わたくし／わたし | watakushi/watashi | I |
| 私立 | しりつ | shiritsu | private (institution) |
| -------- | |||
| 私語 | しご | shigo | private talk |
| 私費 | しひ | shihi | one’s own expense |
| 私用 | しよう | shiyō | private engagement |
| 私生活 | しせいかつ | shiseikatsu | private life |
| 私室 | ししつ | shishitsu | private room |
4 Practice
I. Write the readings of the following kanji in hiragana.
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate kanji.
5 Advanced Placement Exam Practice Questions
You are looking for a studio apartment. Compare two options, #1 and #2, and decide which one you will choose.
Write which option you selected and compare at least THREE aspects (similarities and/or differences) between #1 and #2. Also write reasons for your selection.
Your writing should be 300 to 400 characters or longer. Use the desu/masu or da (plain) style, but use one style consistently. Also, use kanji wherever kanji from the AP Japanese kanji list is appropriate. You have 20 minutes to write.
LESSON 2
Homestay
ホームステイ
When you come to study in Japan for a while, a homestay is a good way to get to know the daily customs of Japanese life, as well as everyday life and special events in that particular area of the country. You may talk with the neighbors, the family’s relatives and their friends, and better understand how the Japanese relate to each other. Taking a trip with your host family is another great opportunity to learn. And, as a homestay provides you with the basic essentials like furniture, you won’t have to buy those for yourself. If you would like to set up a homestay, you can consult with the university or company you’re affiliated with. In this lesson, you will learn terminology related to homestays and host parents.
1 Introductory Quiz
Look at the illustrations on page 22 and refer to the words in Vocabulary. Then try the following quiz.
You received this letter from your friend who lives with a Japanese host family.
Which are the correct contents of the letter? Write ○ (correct) or × (wrong) in the spaces provided.
2 Vocabulary
Study the readings and meanings of these words to help you understand the Introductory Quiz.
3 New Characters
Fourteen characters are introduced in this lesson. Use the explanations to help you understand and remember the characters. Study the compound words to increase your vocabulary.
遠 父 母 働 親 相 太 登 録 犬 近 集 短 皆
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遠
tō-i, en
とお・い、エン far
The loose
| 遠い | とおい | tōi | far |
| -------- | |||
| 遠回し | とおまわし |
tōmawashi
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