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| Lesson one - You did not just say that Japanese word! |
| Hello, dear listeners! Do you know the meaning of the Japanese word 馬鹿 (baka)? Do you know where the word 馬鹿 (baka) comes from? 馬鹿 (Baka) is one that means “fool / foolish” and depending on how you use it, the meaning can be harsh or lighthearted. |
| First, let's look at the kanji for the word 馬鹿 (baka). The first character means “horse”, the second character means “deer”. Can you tell the difference between a horse and a deer? Of course, we can. Only a fool wouldn't be able to tell the difference and that's where this word comes from. Understanding where words come from helps to memorize them. Impress your Japanese friends with this story. |
| Now it's time for Hiroko’s tip. Last, here's some advice, if you use the word 馬鹿 (baka), don't forget to smile, you don't want to sound harsh. |
| In the next lesson, we'll look at おはよう (ohayō), a basic Japanese greeting for the morning. Do you know where the word おはよう (ohayō) comes from? Actually, even Japanese don't know that. You’ll learn that in the next lesson. |
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