Welcome to Japan

日本へようこそ
Nihon e yōkoso
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Traditional Japanese music usually refers to Japan’s historical folk
music. Two forms are recognised as the oldest forms  - shōmyō, or
Buddhist chanting, and gagaku, or theatrical court music.
Shōmyō is a ritual music sung in a Buddhist ceremony by a group of
Buddhist monks – literally translated, the word ‘shōmyō’ combines the
characters for ‘voice’ and ‘wisdom’.

Gagaku is the oldest of Japan's musical traditions and includes dances

and songs in two styles – kigaku, which is instrumental music,
and seigaku, a form of vocal music.
There are several Japanese dramatic forms in which music plays a
significant role. The main ones are kabuki and noh. Kabuki is known
for its highly stylised dancing and singing, together with its elaborate
make-up (sported by a predominantly male cast).

Noh is a form of classical Japanese musical drama which has been

performed since the 14th century. Noh is often based on tales from
traditional literature, with a supernatural being transformed into
human form as a hero narrating the story – usually involving a mask
being worn.
JAPANESE COMMON
PHRASES
Hai. Yes.
はい。
Iie. No.
いいえ。
O-negai shimasu. Please.
おねがいします。
Arigatō. Thank you.
ありがとう。
Dōitashimashite. You're welcome.
どういたしまして。
Sumimasen. Excuse me.
すみません。
Gomennasai. I am sorry.
ごめんなさい。
Ohayō gozaimasu. Good morning.
おはようございます。
Konbanwa. Good evening.
こんばんは。
O-yasumi nasai. Good night.
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