Japanese Study Notes – 15 – 21 Apr 24
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Japanese Study Notes
17 Apr 24
WaniKani Study (Kanji + Vocab + Grammar) Session #1 (20 mins)
セレウス&リムニク (Cereus & Limnic) – read + write + grammar + kanji + listen (35 mins)
Sentences written
17 Apr 24
窓を覆う工業用サイズのシェードの隙間から、小さな光がオフィスに入ってくる。
A small amount of light enters the office through a gap in the industrial-sized shades covering the windows.
Interesting Kanji
17 Apr 24
隙 – opening, gap
喧 – boisterous
騒 – noise
Interesting words
17 Apr 24
喧騒 – tumult
15 Apr 24
覆う – to conceal
Grammar
Idioms/Expressions/Other Explanations
difference between 描く (egaku) and 描く (kaku)
描く can indeed be read as “egaku” and “kaku,” and each reading comes with its nuances.
- 描く (えがく) [egaku]: This version is more specific and is often used in the context of drawing, painting, or sketching with an emphasis on creativity or artistry. When you “egaku,” you’re usually creating a detailed or artistic representation, like painting a picture or sketching a portrait. Examples:
- 絵を描く (e o egaku) – To draw a picture
- 景色を描く (keishoku o egaku) – To depict a scene
- 描く (かく) [kaku]: While this can also refer to the act of drawing, it’s a more general term and can be used for writing as well. The emphasis is less on the artistic aspect and more on the act itself. Examples:
- 地図を描く (chizu o kaku) – To draw a map (where it could be more about the act of drawing rather than artistic expression)
- 文字を描く (moji o kaku) – To write characters (where “kaku” leans more towards writing than drawing)
So, the key difference lies in the context and the nuance of the action – “egaku” leans more towards artistic endeavors, while “kaku” is more general and can also apply to writing.
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