Japanese Spirit

Nyanko · Jul 5, 2003, 16:58

Could someone please translate the phrase "Japanese Spirit" in to romanji for me ? In context it's to mean having the spirit and love of all things Japanese.

Thank you

**NANGI** · Jul 5, 2003, 20:28

Konnichiwa Nyanko-san!

"Japanese Spirit" is "Japaniizu Supiritto" in romanji. Oh, this answer's wrong? in Japanese but not English?

"Japanese Spirit" is "Yamato Damashii" in Japanese.
Yamato means Japan. "Damashii" is "Tamashii" originally and means Spirit.

Incidentally, the ideal Japanese man is "Yamato Onoko" and the ideal Japanese woman is "Yamato Nadeshiko".

NANGI

hua he · Jul 6, 2003, 14:58

Hi,
Japan Spirit, I think it can also be called Nihon Seishin

Nyanko · Jul 6, 2003, 18:15

Thank you.

I'm looking for a phrase to mean that people who aren't Japanese by birth, but have that "Japanese Spirit". I'm starting my own web clique - what would be the most appropriate phrase out of the ones provided ?

Nyanko · Jul 8, 2003, 05:15

Can someone post the kanji for this phrase ?

Preferably typed text rather than a gif/jpeg - but any help is welcome.

Elizabeth · Jul 8, 2003, 07:25

Which phrase? This is Yamato Damashii.

大和魂　

Nyanko · Jul 8, 2003, 15:52

Thank you, that's just what I need

Jul 5, 2003, 16:58	#1
Nyanko Regular Member Join Date: Feb 6, 2003 Location: UK Age: 33 Posts: 43	Japanese Spirit Could someone please translate the phrase "Japanese Spirit" in to romanji for me ? In context it's to mean having the spirit and love of all things Japanese. Thank you

Jul 6, 2003, 14:58	#3
hua he Regular Member Join Date: Apr 1, 2003 Location: Johor Age: 22 Posts: 39	Hi, Japan Spirit, I think it can also be called Nihon Seishin __________________ Sayonara!

Jul 8, 2003, 07:25	#6
Elizabeth Regular Member Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: アメリカ Posts: 8,581	Which phrase? This is Yamato Damashii. 大和魂　 __________________ たとえ辛くても、永遠に続く苦しみなどないでしょう。

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Jul 5, 2003, 20:28	#2
NANGI Tutor Join Date: Jan 8, 2003 Location: I live in Kansai. Posts: 2,276	Konnichiwa Nyanko-san! "Japanese Spirit" is "Japaniizu Supiritto" in romanji. Oh, this answer's wrong? in Japanese but not English? "Japanese Spirit" is "Yamato Damashii" in Japanese. Yamato means Japan. "Damashii" is "Tamashii" originally and means Spirit. Incidentally, the ideal Japanese man is "Yamato Onoko" and the ideal Japanese woman is "Yamato Nadeshiko". NANGI

Jul 6, 2003, 18:15	#4
Nyanko Regular Member Join Date: Feb 6, 2003 Location: UK Age: 33 Posts: 43	Thank you. I'm looking for a phrase to mean that people who aren't Japanese by birth, but have that "Japanese Spirit". I'm starting my own web clique - what would be the most appropriate phrase out of the ones provided ?

Jul 8, 2003, 05:15	#5
Nyanko Regular Member Join Date: Feb 6, 2003 Location: UK Age: 33 Posts: 43	Can someone post the kanji for this phrase ? Preferably typed text rather than a gif/jpeg - but any help is welcome.

Jul 8, 2003, 15:52	#7
Nyanko Regular Member Join Date: Feb 6, 2003 Location: UK Age: 33 Posts: 43	Thank you, that's just what I need