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Ирландский язык
Вчера я читал о гэльском (ирландском) языке. Это очень интересный язык! Он имеет особенные характеристики кельтских языков, таких как согласные мутации во специфических ситуаций. Например, «женщина» = bean (произнесенное «бян») но определенного артикля, слово становится an bhean («а-вян»): это явление мутации называется «леницией».
Мне удивительно, как столько слов происходит от латинском: saol («мир, жизнь») происходит от saeculum («век, свет/мир»), maidin («утро») от matutinus (как французский matin или итальянский matina). Ещё удивительнее: слово páiste («ребёнок») связано со французском page. Во феодальное время, pages были детей или юнош на службе дворянина. Другие слова происходят из кельтских корней но это легко из узнать, так как они похожи на слова, которые я уже знаю: muir (рус. море, фр. mer, лат. mare), rí («король», фр. roi, лат. rex, галльский rix), например.
На русском редко используется глагол «иметь». В общем говорится «у меня (что-то)». На ирландском есть подобное выражение: «у тебя кошка» = tá cat agat , с предлогом «ag», который значит «у» или «к» в зависимости контекстов. На ирландском есть много предложных фразеологизмов. Например, tá áthas orm! («я рад!») обозначает буквально «есть радость на мне»!
В общем язык действительно мне нравится! Конечно мне нужен длиннее текст, чтобы объяснить всё, что я уже узнал об ирландском. Однако я хотел бы писать что-то коротко.
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Diary
I woke up at 7 a.m. to take my indoor physical exam, and at 11 a.m. the outdoor one. At first, I planned to study in the library during the four-hour break, but I felt extremely exhausted and sleepy, so I went back to my dorm and slept until 10:30 a.m.
My score dropped, but it's reasonable since I haven't done much exercise this semester.
I have been feeling anxious recently, and this week I found the source. I rely too much on the external evaluation system—the scores, the feedback—and lose sight of the other abilities that I could develop on my own, outside this system. I gradually understand that the reason I fear losing titles and ranks is that I have gained a lot from them. Though I always hate this system, I do receive compliments from it, both materially and emotionally. Over time, I have attached myself solely to it, no longer seeking my true value or establishing my own standards. My real-world abilities remain undeveloped. And this is what truly annoys me, the lack of confidence caused by my inability.
May 10, 2026
Life is Like a Roller Coaster
Life is like a roller coaster with its ups and downs.
I accept all the ups and downs.
I'm not employed, but I'm going with the flow.
Every time I read the Bible, I pray to God.
I believe that all my prayers will be answered.
The Bilble is a book that worth reading.
According to the Bible, God sent a crow to bring food to Elijah.
We don't have to worry about tomorrow.
May 10, 2026
Dead or Alive
I had been feeling depressed for the past few days, and I didn’t really feel like doing anything. I sometimes worried that if I said this, people might think I was just weak or lazy.
During that time, I came across the music of Dead or Alive on YouTube. I had known about the band before, but what I happened to find was an interview with Pete Burns when he visited Japan. He was very beautiful, but what really struck me was how delicate and graceful his gestures, eye movements, and way of smiling were.
Steve Coy, who had apparently supported Pete for many years, also seemed very cool. He gave off a slightly cold impression, but I thought it was amazing that they had built a relationship where they could work together for so long.
I spent my days doing nothing, just watching their videos over and over again, and it helped calm me down. I hoped I would start to feel motivated again soon.
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Tea
I don't have the habit of drinking tea. Because I don't drink enough water, my friend suggested that I try switching to tea to make 'boring' process of drinking water more interesting. Unfortunately, it's hard for me to enjoy the bitterness in the tea, so drinking water seems to be much easier. I do like bubble tea and milk tea, but they are not healthy at all. If I use them to replace water, I might gain a lot of weight.
May 10, 2026
Journal
I usually use my computer to write journal. One of the reasons is that writing journal is a relatively new habit for me, and when I decided to start it, most of my homework and assignments are required to finish with computer, so I couldn't find a suitable notebook to journal. Another reason is that it takes much less time to journal on my computer than to journal with pen and paper—sometime I feel angry or down and want to write a lot of things, and writing journal by hand may spend too much time.
By the way, could you please let me know how do I type an em dash using the keyboard? I currently have to copy it from somewhere else.
May 10, 2026
Schöne Erinnerungen an Süddeutschland
Ich lese gerade Hermann Hesses Knulp auf Deutsch. Als Teenager hatte ich bereits eine japanische Übersetzung gelesen, doch die Geschichte war mir inzwischen entfallen. Beim erneuten Lesen war ich tief bewegt von der Intensität, mit der Hesses Themen das Leben berühren – und vor allem von seinen poetischen Schilderungen alter süddeutscher Städte und der Natur.
Dann kehrte eine alte Erinnerung leise zurück. Drei Jahre nach meinem Eintritt in die Firma wurde ich nach Düsseldorf versetzt. Kurz nach meiner Ankunft dort erhielt ich die Gelegenheit, für einige Zeit Deutsch zu lernen – am Goethe-Institut in einer kleinen Stadt in Süddeutschland: – in Schwäbisch Hall. Die Schönheit der Landschaft beeindruckte mich sofort, und doch kam sie mir seltsam vertraut vor.
Ich verbrachte dort einige Sommermonate, und es fühlte sich fast so an, als wäre ich in eine Heimat zurückgekehrt, die ich nie zuvor gekannt hatte. Rückblickend denke ich, dass dieses Déjà-vu-Gefühl von Hesses Romanen herrührte, deren Landschaften den sanften Charme Süddeutschlands widerspiegeln. Diese Erinnerung muss geblieben sein.
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Martedì, 23 dicembre 2025
Martedì, 23 dicembre 2025
La settimana di Natala comincia nella mia aula di inglese. Giochiamo i giochi, cantiamo le canzoni, e "facciamo lo shopping" con soldi finti. È sempre divertente e piace ai miei alluni.
Non posso credere che nessuno sa che oggi è il compleanno del "Joko." Joko è l'ex-imperatore giapponese Akihito che è andato in pensionate circa sei anni fa. Suo figlio, l'ex-principe ereditario Naruhito, è adesso il imperatore . (Sì, in Giappone, il imperatore può andare in pensionate. Lui è il primo a farlo in tempi moderni). Finché sei anni fa il compleanno di Akihito era una feria nazionale. Adesso è una giornata ordinata di lavoro. (Il compleanno di Naruhito è in febbraio ed è una feria nazionale.) I miei piccoli alunni non devono ricordarlo: erano i neonati al tempo. Ma sono stato sorpreso che i miei alunni più vecchi non lo ricordano. Vabbè ... i tempi cambiano.
May 10, 2026
Cruce de Ninduhs 2.
Una de las principales actividades económicas del asentamiento consistía en la recolección y el reciclaje de residuos industriales para convertirlos en chatarra vendible. La colonia había empezado con una pequeña flota de exonaves de cuatro patas, que se movían como arañas sobre la tierra en busca de tesoros y cuyo chasis contaba con un módulo plano para el traslado de residuos. Antes de que el sistema solar fuera declarado proscrito, era fácil vender la chatarra a distribuidores que viajaban entre sistemas y mantenían buenas relaciones con empresas mercantiles. Ahora, el cruce solo recibía pedidos de empresas turbias, que Astrid sospechaba que estaban vinculadas a sociedades piratas. Ella se preguntaba cada día: "¿Será que estamos apoyando la piratería en el sistema sin darnos cuenta?".
May 9, 2026
Mis desafíos en el medio juego
08.05.2026
Me gusta leer los libros, pero prefiero ver algunos vídeos sobre el ajedrez en español para ganar más partidos contra mis oponentes en chess.com. Por ejemplo, vi dos vídeos de Rey Enigma cuando jugó varios partidos contra la familia de Martin en chess.com. Quiero aprender más estrategias en el medio juego del ajedrez porque pierdo muchos partidos contra Steven durante el medio juego. Aunque puedo desarrollar mis piezas en la apertura del ajedrez, tengo muchos problemas más tarde en el partido. Desafortunadamente, juego peor contra él porque a veces cuelgo mi reina o mi torre. Debería aprender cómo ganar en el medio juego en línea este fin de semana.
Adiós.
Rey Enigma:
https://youtu.be/1wZaztIHUZE?si=JAzwmf3FQicxsCAH&t=380
https://youtu.be/ThPX31wzYeM?si=JnBWEmVjXRkBtfqO&t=391
May 9, 2026
English teachers in Japan
For ESL learners, "to go" sounds a useful expression, but I still can’t use it as naturally as native speakers do. Phrases like “For here or to go?” or “A latte to go, please” may be part of the usual rhythm of ordering at Starbucks in English natives. And expressions such as “We have two minutes to go,” “Only one episode to go,” or “Ten miles to go” appear constantly in everyday conversation in English‑speaking countries.
Looking back on my school days decades ago, our English teachers were too busy preparing us for the next grammar-heavy exam instead of teaching us about how people actually talk.
After all, we spent years mastering the difference between present perfect and past perfect, but no one thought to mention the phrase you actually hear at Starbucks: “For here or to go?”
We need more English native teachers for schools and even if for Japanese teachers, we need such people who have lived in the US or England for months and understand the social context there. With that kind of experience, students can learn English that really works in real life and in business
May 9, 2026
On Loneliness
Today has been a strange day. I started my morning feeling happy, with a big smile on my face and great weather outside my window. But as the day went on, I felt lonely. My parents left the house very early, and with every hour passing, I felt heavy. My emotions turned gray. It's a weird emotion. You feel in your chest kind of an emptiness; it is an overwhelming sensation. After your body felt weak and without energy, your thoughts started to push harder. When it gets very strong, like today, you run out of energy and can't do anything. I have noticed that it happens when I have lived very isolated. When it has passed at least two weeks without hanging out with my boyfriend or other people outside my parents. That is when I feel very lonely.
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Mother's Day Project
Today is Mother's Day.
My mother loves walking and reading.
So, I’m going to surprise her with a "10,000 Yen Book Challenge."
This is a popular project on YouTube among book lovers.
The idea is that someone is given 10,000 yen to choose several books at a large bookstore.
The selection often reveals that person’s unique perspective and taste.
My mother enjoys watching videos of this challenge, so I’m excited to see which books she will pick.
It's morning now, and I'm off to my parents' house. Let’s do this!
May 9, 2026
Escritos
Me gusta escribir en español pero no tanto como en inglés. A veces es imposible decir lo que quiero decir. Quizá, enfoque demasiado en las reglas de la gramática y no en mis pensamientos. Además, aunque estoy consciente de eso, traduzco mis palabras en inglés al español. Es un mal hábito. Y uno de que probablemente nunca voy a conquistar.
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