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うち. Japanese Homes 家. げんかん. Genkan 玄関. Kitchen 台所. だいどころ. Toilet トイレ. Eco-friendly. おふろ. Bathroom お風呂. Tatami Room 和室. わしつ. ふとん. Heating Table こたつ. せんたく. Laundry 洗濯. Phrases. When entering someone’s house: おじゃましま す ojamashimasu When leaving someone’s house:
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うち Japanese Homes家
げんかん Genkan玄関
Kitchen 台所 だいどころ
おふろ Bathroom お風呂
Tatami Room 和室 わしつ
せんたく Laundry 洗濯
Phrases • When entering someone’s house: おじゃましますojamashimasu • When leaving someone’s house: おじゃましましたojamashimashita
Table Manners • Before eating: いただきますitadakimasu • After eating: ごちそうさまでしたgochisousamadeshita • Both hands on table when eating • Eat all rice • Eating family style • Chopsticks はし hashi
べんとう Boxed Lunch お弁当
Giving Gifts • Must look pretty • Face item towards person • Use both hands • Bow • よろしければどうぞ yoroshikerebadouzo • つまらない物ですが、どうぞtsumaranai mono douzo
どげざ Apologizing 土下座
Studying Abroad in Japan • http://yfuusa.org/ • https://www.rotary.org/en • http://www.afsusa.org/ • http://www.ciee.org
Tips • Research and read other blogs • Don’t expect too much • Help out around the house • Don’t spend too much time on the internet or talking to family in America • Actively participate • Try to speak the language