「ことば食堂へようこそ！」第12話 【他山の石】

言葉

Language, dialect; word, words, phrase, term, expression, remark; speech, (manner of) speaking

食堂

Dining room, dining hall, cafeteria, messroom; restaurant, eatery, snack bar, diner

ようこそ

Welcome!, nice to see you!

本来

Originally, primarily; essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, legal

提供

Offer, tender, program sponsoring, programme sponsoring, furnishing, provisioning, supply

意味

Meaning, significance

言葉

Language, dialect; word, words, phrase, term, expression, remark; speech, (manner of) speaking

当店

this store

結構

Splendid, nice, wonderful, delicious, sweet; sufficient, fine (in the sense of "i''m fine"), (by implication) no thank you; well enough, ok, tolerable; reasonably, fairly, tolerably; construction, architecture

言葉

Language, dialect; word, words, phrase, term, expression, remark; speech, (manner of) speaking

皆さん

All, everyone, everybody

メニュー

Menu; schedule, program, programme; (computer) menu

本日

Today

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

調べ

Investigation, inspection, examination; tune, note, melody

考える

To think about, to take into consideration; to ponder, to reflect, to try to come at a conclusion, to think over (something); to intend, to decide (to do), to plan; to come up with, to devise, to scheme; to predict, to anticipate, to expect; to suspect, to doubt; to consider (somebody to be something), to look on

考え

Thinking, thought, view, opinion, concept; idea, notion, imagination; intention, plan, design; consideration, judgement, deliberation, reflection; wish, hope, expectation

じゃあ

Then, well, so, well then; combination of ''de'' and ''wa'' particles; plain copula

次

Next, following, subsequent; stage, station

終わり

The end

時間

Time; hours

授業

Lesson, class work, teaching, instruction

先生

Teacher, master, doctor; with names of teachers, etc. as an honorific; previous existence

本当に

Really, truly

参考

Reference, consultation

本当に

Really, truly

そんなに

So much, so, like that

国語

National language; japanese language (often as a school subject in japan); native japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)

こんなに

So, like this, in this way

今

The current ..., this; today''s ..

授業

Lesson, class work, teaching, instruction

見

View (of life, etc.), outlook

関心

Concern, interest

苦心

Pain, trouble, anxiety, diligence, hard work

色々

Various; various colors (colours)

子供

Child, children

授業

Lesson, class work, teaching, instruction

私

I, me

達

Pluralizing suffix (esp. for people & animals; formerly honorific)

引き付ける

to fascinate, to attract, to charm, to pull up (at a gate); to have a convulsion

色々

Various; various colors (colours)

授業

Lesson, class work, teaching, instruction

先生

Teacher, master, doctor; with names of teachers, etc. as an honorific; previous existence

見

View (of life, etc.), outlook

役

Use, service, role; post, position; scoring combination (e.g. in mahjong, card games, etc.), hand

立て

Particularly, especially; indicates the number of horses or oxen drawing a carriage, indicates the number of oars on a boat; indicates the number of movies, plays, etc. comprising a single program, indicates the number of items or methods used

今度

Now, this time, next time, another time

授業

Lesson, class work, teaching, instruction

先生

Teacher, master, doctor; with names of teachers, etc. as an honorific; previous existence

参観

visit, inspection

教え

Teaching, instruction, teachings, precept, lesson, doctrine

先生

Teacher, master, doctor; with names of teachers, etc. as an honorific; previous existence

思い

Thought; imagination, mind, heart; desire, wish, hope, expectation; love, affection; feelings, emotion, sentiment, experience

として

As (i.e. in the role of), for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that..., trying to..

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

何

What; how many; you-know-what, that; whatsit, what''s the expression, what do you call them; what?; hey!

今

The current ..., this; today''s ..

授業

Lesson, class work, teaching, instruction

先生

Teacher, master, doctor; with names of teachers, etc. as an honorific; previous existence

思い

Thought; imagination, mind, heart; desire, wish, hope, expectation; love, affection; feelings, emotion, sentiment, experience

として

As (i.e. in the role of), for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that..., trying to..

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

本来

Originally, primarily; essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, legal

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

他人

Another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger

手本

Copybook; model, pattern

行い

Deed, act, action, conduct, behavior, behaviour, asceticism

意味

Meaning, significance

自分

Myself, yourself, oneself, himself, herself; i, me; you

言行

speech and behaviour (behavior)

参考

Reference, consultation

他人

Another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger

行い

Deed, act, action, conduct, behavior, behaviour, asceticism

意味

Meaning, significance

自分

Myself, yourself, oneself, himself, herself; i, me; you

言行

speech and behaviour (behavior)

本来

Originally, primarily; essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, legal

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

参考

Reference, consultation

他人

Another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger

行い

Deed, act, action, conduct, behavior, behaviour, asceticism

意味

Meaning, significance

自分

Myself, yourself, oneself, himself, herself; i, me; you

言行

speech and behaviour (behavior)

国語

National language; japanese language (often as a school subject in japan); native japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)

十

Ten

調査

Investigation, examination, inquiry, enquiry, survey

年度

Fiscal year (usu. april 1 to march 31 in japan), financial year; academic year, school year; product year

世論

Public opinion

六

Six

に関する

Related to, in relation to

平成

Heisei era (1989.1.8- )

割合

Rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations

方

Direction, way, side, area (in a particular direction); side (of an argument, etc.), one''s part; type, category; field (of study, etc.); indicates one side of a comparison; way, method, manner, means; length (of each side of a square)

理解

Understanding, comprehension, appreciation, sympathy

本来

Originally, primarily; essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, legal

人

Person

意味

Meaning, significance

九

Nine

十

Ten

歳

-years-old; ability, gift, talent, aptitude, genius

六

Six

割合

Rate, ratio, percentage, proportion; comparatively; contrary to expectations

理解

Understanding, comprehension, appreciation, sympathy

本来

Originally, primarily; essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, legal

人

Person

意味

Meaning, significance

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

言葉

Language, dialect; word, words, phrase, term, expression, remark; speech, (manner of) speaking

古い

Old (not person), aged, ancient, antiquated, stale, threadbare, outmoded, obsolete article

中国

China; chugoku region of western honshu (incl. okayama, hiroshima, shimane, tottori and yamaguchi prefectures); central part of a country, main region

お話

Story, tale

由来

Origin, source, history, derivation, reason, destiny

最古

the oldest

詩集

poetry anthology, collection of poems, collected poems

詩経

the Shijing (Shih Ching) or Book of Odes (Songs, Poems) - one of the Five Classics

石

Measure of volume (approx. 180.39 liters, 6.37 cub. ft.); measure of a japanese-style boat''s loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)

山

Mountain, hill

出

Coming out, emerging; being born into (a certain family), being a native of (a particular place)

粗悪

coarse, crude, inferior

利用

Use, utilization, utilisation, application

宝石

Gem, jewel, precious stone

自分

Myself, yourself, oneself, himself, herself; i, me; you

磨く

To polish, to shine, to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine, to improve

育てる

To raise, to rear, to bring up; to train, to teach, to educate; to promote the growth of..., to nurture, to foster, to develop

行動

Action, conduct, behaviour, behavior, mobilization, mobilisation

他人

Another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger

助け

Assistance, help, aid, support, reinforcement

人格

Personality, character, individuality

自分

Myself, yourself, oneself, himself, herself; i, me; you

言動

Speech and conduct, words and deeds

意味

Meaning, significance

見る

To see, to look, to watch, to view, to observe; to look over, to look on, to assess, to examine, to judge; to look after, to keep an eye on, to take care of; to view (e.g. flowers, movie); to try, to try out; to see that..., to find that..

文字

Letter (of alphabet), character; literal

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

石

Measure of volume (approx. 180.39 liters, 6.37 cub. ft.); measure of a japanese-style boat''s loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)

解ける

To come untied, to come apart

読み

Reading

山

Mountain, hill

理解

Understanding, comprehension, appreciation, sympathy

知識

Knowledge, information

難しい

Difficult, hard, troublesome, complicated, serious (disease, problem, etc.); fussy, particular, fastidious, hard to please, displeased; gloomy, glum, sullen, serious (look); dirty, unclean, filthy, detestable; unpleasant, uncomfortable, creepy, spooky

限り

Limit, limits, bounds; degree, extent, scope; as far as possible, as much as possible, to the best of one''s ability, very much; unless (after neg. verb); the end, the last; as long as, only

表面

Surface, face; outside, exterior; appearances, superficiality

文字

Letter (of alphabet), character; literal

上

From the standpoint of, as a matter of (e.g. fact), in the field of, being of the type of; aboard (a ship or vehicle), on top of, on, above; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality, best, top, high class; going up; governmental, imperial; presenting, showing; ana- (medical, biol.)

的

Mark, target

分かり

Understanding, comprehension

生活

Living, life (one''s daily existence), livelihood

日常

Ordinary, regular, everyday, usual

行動

Action, conduct, behaviour, behavior, mobilization, mobilisation

他人

Another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger

本来

Originally, primarily; essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, legal

手本

Copybook; model, pattern

行い

Deed, act, action, conduct, behavior, behaviour, asceticism

自分

Myself, yourself, oneself, himself, herself; i, me; you

違う

To differ, to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)

言動

Speech and conduct, words and deeds

方

Direction, way, side, area (in a particular direction); side (of an argument, etc.), one''s part; type, category; field (of study, etc.); indicates one side of a comparison; way, method, manner, means; length (of each side of a square)

解釈

Explanation, interpretation

人

Person

人

Person

意味

Meaning, significance

言葉

Language, dialect; word, words, phrase, term, expression, remark; speech, (manner of) speaking

年代

Age, era, period, date

パーセント

Percent, percentage

十

Ten

三

Three; tri-

二

Two

多く

Many, much, largely, abundantly, mostly

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)

参考

Reference, consultation

他人

Another person, other people, others; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider, stranger

本来

Originally, primarily; essentially, naturally, by nature, in (and of) itself; proper, legal

行い

Deed, act, action, conduct, behavior, behaviour, asceticism

意味

Meaning, significance

自分

Myself, yourself, oneself, himself, herself; i, me; you

言行

speech and behaviour (behavior)

過ぎ

Past, after; too (much), over (e.g. eating)

先生

Teacher, master, doctor; with names of teachers, etc. as an honorific; previous existence

他山の石

lesson learned from someone's else mistake, object lesson, food for thought, stones from other mountains (can be used to polish one's own gems)